What is the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for a line constructor / lineman in Kentucky?

There is no single figure. Active federal determinations for Kentucky publish 38 line constructor / lineman classification rates ranging from $25.77 to $45.78 per hour before fringe benefits. The rate that applies depends on the county, the type of construction and the wage determination incorporated into the contract.

How many counties in Kentucky have a published line constructor / lineman rate?

59 of the counties covered by active federal determinations list at least one line constructor / lineman classification.

Do these rates apply to state-funded projects?

No. These are federal Davis-Bacon rates, which apply to federally funded or assisted construction. Kentucky may set its own prevailing wage rates for state and locally funded work; the state law summary is on the Kentucky prevailing wage page.

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Line Constructor / Lineman prevailing wage rates in Kentucky

Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 15 active determinations, 2026

Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Kentucky publish 38 line constructor / lineman classification rates, across 15 determinations covering 59 counties.
Those published base rates run from $25.77 to $45.78 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
Construction types covered: Heavy.
Last determination revision affecting line constructor / lineman rates in Kentucky: 2026-05-18.

The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.

This page collects every classification in Kentucky's active federal determinations that is a form of line constructor / lineman work (overhead and underground electrical distribution lines) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.

Published rates by determination

KY20260050 rev 1 · Heavy · Johnson

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260050 on SAM.gov.

KY20260054 rev 1 · Heavy · Monroe

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260054 on SAM.gov.

KY20260056 rev 1 · Heavy · Pike

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260056 on SAM.gov.

KY20260058 rev 1 · Heavy · Adair, Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green and 13 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260058 on SAM.gov.

KY20260060 rev 1 · Heavy · Bell, Breathitt, Carter, Clay, Elliott, Floyd and 13 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260060 on SAM.gov.

KY20260064 rev 1 · Heavy · Bullitt

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$29.70	18.66	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$35.64	20.39	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$45.78	20.22	SUKY2011-020 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: KY20260064 on SAM.gov.

KY20260068 rev 1 · Heavy · Edmonson

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$36.75	10.29	ELEC0816-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260068 on SAM.gov.

KY20260072 rev 1 · Heavy · Jefferson

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$29.70	18.66	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$35.64	20.39	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260072 on SAM.gov.

KY20260075 rev 1 · Heavy · Nelson

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$29.70	18.66	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$35.64	20.39	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$45.78	20.22	SUKY2011-031 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: KY20260075 on SAM.gov.

KY20260076 rev 1 · Heavy · Oldham

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$29.70	18.66	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$35.64	20.39	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$45.78	20.22	SUKY2011-032 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: KY20260076 on SAM.gov.

KY20260077 rev 1 · Heavy · Shelby

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260077 on SAM.gov.

KY20260079 rev 1 · Heavy · Warren

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$36.75	10.29	ELEC0816-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260079 on SAM.gov.

KY20260081 rev 1 · Heavy · Allen, Butler

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$36.75	10.29	ELEC0816-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260081 on SAM.gov.

KY20260082 rev 1 · Heavy · Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$43.84	18.80	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$25.77	14.10	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$39.15	17.58	ELEC0369-004 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: KY20260082 on SAM.gov.

KY20260085 rev 1 · Heavy · Henry, Spencer, Trimble

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN	$29.70	18.66	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR	$35.64	20.39	ELEC0369-011 collectively bargained (union) rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN	$45.78	20.22	SUKY2011-041 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: KY20260085 on SAM.gov.

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