Prevailing wage rates in St. Joseph County, IN
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI BLS area
Electricians on federal building, highway and heavy jobs in St. Joseph County must be paid at least $46.00 an hour plus $29.23 an hour in fringe benefits (IN20260001, modification 3, published May 18, 2026). St. Joseph County has 2 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $45.29 – $84.85 | $35.65 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $44.93 – $79.62 | $35.67 an hour |
| Carpenters | $32.87 – $81.81 | $29.66 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $69.25 – $93.83 | $38.68 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $64.76 – $89.28 | $35.41 an hour |
| Roofers | $41.69 – $75.28 | $30.00 an hour |
Building, highway and heavy construction
Determination IN20260001, modification 3, published May 18, 2026. 133 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, INSPECTION…THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL EXCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING AND THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT RACEWAYS EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN LENGTH | $46.00 | $29.23 | $75.23 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, INSPECTION…THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL EXCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING AND THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT RACEWAYS EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN LENGTH | $46.00 | $29.23 | $75.23 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LAPORTE AND PORTER COUNTIES) | $49.00 | $32.89 | $81.89 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LAKE COUNTY) | $52.00 | $32.85 | $84.85 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER (LA PORTE COUNTY (CITY OF… | $44.93 | $0.00 | $44.93 | Union |
| PLUMBER (LAKE, LAPORTE (EXCLUDING THE CITY OF LAPORTE) AND… | $49.77 | $28.56 | $78.33 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (LAKE (ENTIRE COUNTY), LA PORTE (EXCLUDING THE CITY… | $48.50 | $31.12 | $79.62 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTERS (PORTER COUNTY (NORTH OF U.S. ROUTE 30)) | $48.10 | $27.05 | $75.15 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $44.20 | $27.88 | $72.08 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $34.70 | $25.98 | $60.68 | Union |
| CARPENTER (LAKE, LAPORTE AND PORTER COUNTIES) | $45.91 | $35.90 | $81.81 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: CAISSON AND TUNNEL WORK (COMPRESSED & FREE AIR)…Premium for all employees working in compressed air shall be as follows: 0 - 15 lbs. $1.00 per hour 16 - 20 lbs. 1.50 per hour 21 - 26 lbs. 2.00 per hour 27 - 33 lbs. 3.00 per hour 34 & over 4.00 per hour | $40.30 | $28.90 | $69.20 | Union |
| LABORERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $40.26 | $28.90 | $69.16 | Union |
| LABORERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $39.26 | $28.90 | $68.16 | Union |
| LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $34.45 | $27.50 | $61.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $33.75 | $27.50 | $61.25 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $34.45 | $27.50 | $61.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $33.75 | $27.50 | $61.25 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 1 (LA PORTE & PORTER COUNTIES) | $33.45 | $27.50 | $60.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $34.45 | $27.50 | $61.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $33.75 | $27.50 | $61.25 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $40.89 | $30.30 | $71.19 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $40.64 | $30.30 | $70.94 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $39.89 | $30.30 | $70.19 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 3 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $31.88 | $18.70 | $50.58 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 2 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $30.38 | $18.70 | $49.08 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 1 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $29.88 | $18.70 | $48.58 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 3 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $31.65 | $18.00 | $49.65 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 2 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $31.15 | $18.00 | $49.15 | Union |
| LABORERS:: GROUP 1 (ST JOSEPH COUNTY) | $30.65 | $18.00 | $48.65 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $28.40 | $17.22 | $45.62 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $27.90 | $17.22 | $45.12 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5 | $35.95 | $45.93 | $81.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 3 | $43.60 | $45.93 | $89.53 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2 | $47.90 | $45.93 | $93.83 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5 | $30.60 | $38.65 | $69.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 | $33.20 | $38.65 | $71.85 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 312 INCHES IN WIDTH, WELDING MACHINES (8 THROUGH 15) | $34.00 | $38.65 | $72.65 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2 | $34.80 | $38.65 | $73.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 5 | $45.90 | $43.40 | $89.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 4 | $46.95 | $43.40 | $90.35 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 3BREAKER, ROLLER (EARTH AND SUBBASE MATERIAL), ROLLER SHEEPFOOT (SELF-PROPELLED), SUB-GRADER, TAMPER, MUTIPILE VIBRATING (EARTH AND SUBBASE MATERIAL), TRACTAIRE WITH DRILL, TRACTOR (WITH ALL DRAWN ATTACHEMENTS EXCEPT BACK… | $48.15 | $43.40 | $91.55 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 2GREASER, HIGHLIFT SHOVELS (UNDER 3 CU. YDS.), JERSEY SPREADER OR BASE PAVER, PAVEMENT BUMP GRINDER (SELF-PROPELLED), ROLLER (ASPHALT, WATERBOUND, MACADAM, BITUMINOUS MACADAM, BRICK SURFACE, SHEEPFOOT ROLLER (SELF- PROPEL… | $48.60 | $43.40 | $92.00 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HEAVY/HIGHWAY GROUP 1(MAINTAINER), AUTOMATIC DRY BATCH PLANT, AUTOMATED CONCRETE PLACER, AUTOMATED SUB-GRADER, AUTOMATED SLIP FORM PAVER, AUTOMATED FINISH MACHINE, COMBINATION BACKHOE FRONT, END LOADER MACHINE (1/2 CU. YD.), BACKHOE BUCKET O… | $49.05 | $43.40 | $92.45 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (ST. JOSEPH AND LAPORTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY)… | $39.76 | $25.00 | $64.76 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL & ORNAMENTAL (LAKE, PORTER AND LAPORTE… | $47.75 | $41.28 | $89.03 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: SHEETER (LAKE, PORTER AND LAPORTE (FROM LAKE… | $48.00 | $41.28 | $89.28 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $44.45 | $30.43 | $74.88 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (LAKE, LAPORTE, AND PORTER COUNTIES) | $52.96 | $31.41 | $84.37 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY (LA PORTE (EVERYTHING EAST OF HWY 39 AND NORTH… | $33.00 | $19.86 | $52.86 | Union |
| PAINTERS: PAINTER (PORTER, LAKE AND THE REMAINDER OF LA PORTE… | $41.00 | $31.26 | $72.26 | Union |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALLFINISHING (PORTER, LAKE AND THE REMAINDER OF LA PORTE COUNTY)) | $41.00 | $31.26 | $72.26 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER: SLATE & TILE (LA PORTE AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES) | $36.05 | $21.04 | $57.09 | Union |
| ROOFER: COMPOSITION (LA PORTE AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES) | $34.55 | $21.04 | $55.59 | Union |
| ROOFER (LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES) | $47.47 | $27.81 | $75.28 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY/HIGHWAY (ST. JOSEPH… | $31.50 | $14.30 | $45.80 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ST… | $28.84 | $14.48 | $43.32 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ST… | $28.84 | $14.48 | $43.32 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $33.94 | $13.80 | $47.74 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $33.94 | $13.80 | $47.74 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $32.00 | $15.74 | $47.74 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (LAKE… | $35.48 | $21.68 | $57.16 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $32.00 | $15.74 | $47.74 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (LAKE… | $35.48 | $21.68 | $57.16 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (LAPORTE COUNTY, EASTERN… | $36.01 | $25.40 | $61.41 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER: TERRAZZO FINISHER (LAKE, LAPORTE AND PORTER… | $33.00 | $21.84 | $54.84 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER: MARBLE FINISHER; TILE FINISHER (LAKE, LAPORTE AND… | $34.00 | $21.84 | $55.84 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER: TERRAZZO FINISHER (SOUTH BEND: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $33.00 | $21.84 | $54.84 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER: MARBLE AND TILE FINISHER (SOUTH BEND: ST. JOSEPH… | $33.00 | $21.84 | $54.84 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ONLY: GROUP 5per dayA: $37.90 PER DAY & 460.00 PER WEEK | $34.02 | $0.00 | $34.02 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ONLY: GROUP 4per dayA: $37.90 PER DAY & 460.00 PER WEEK | $33.52 | $0.00 | $33.52 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ONLY: GROUP 3per dayQ- FRAME WINCH TRUCKS, HYDROLIFT TURCKS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, MIXER TRUCKS OVER SIX AND ONE- HALF (6 1/2) CU.YDS, BATCH TRUCKS WET OR DRY OVER 4 - ""34-E"" BATCHES SINGLE EQUIPMENT O… | $33.37 | $0.00 | $33.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ONLY: GROUP 2per dayA: $37.90 PER DAY & 460.00 PER WEEK | $33.17 | $0.00 | $33.17 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ONLY: GROUP 1per dayDRIVERS ON DUMPSTERS OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, MOUNTED ON FOUR (4) WHEEL TRUCK RATED TWO (2) CU.YDS. OR LESS, AND SMALL PALLET TYPE FORK-LIFT OPERATOR AND DRIVERS ON PALLET JACKS OR SIMILAR TYPE EQUIPMENT. (LA PORTE COUNTY) … | $32.67 | $0.00 | $32.67 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER:GROUP 10PICK-UP TRUCKS LAPORTE & ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | $34.54 | $20.51 | $55.05 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP12ACEY WAGON (OVER 3 BUCKETS); QUAD AXLE TRUCKS; ARTICULATING DUMP LAPORTE & ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | $35.19 | $20.51 | $55.70 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP11HELPERS; GREASERS; TIRE MEN; BATCH BOARD TENDERS; WAREHOUSEMAN LAPORTE & ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION | $35.09 | $20.51 | $55.60 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 9 | $35.09 | $20.51 | $55.60 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 8 | $35.04 | $20.51 | $55.55 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 7 | $34.99 | $20.51 | $55.50 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 | $34.94 | $20.51 | $55.45 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 5 | $34.89 | $20.51 | $55.40 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 | $34.84 | $20.51 | $55.35 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 | $34.79 | $20.51 | $55.30 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $34.74 | $20.51 | $55.25 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $34.69 | $20.51 | $55.20 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $36.60 | $35.48 | $72.08 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $36.15 | $35.48 | $71.63 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $38.20 | $35.48 | $73.68 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $38.00 | $35.48 | $73.48 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $37.80 | $35.48 | $73.28 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER BUILDING, HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION… | $37.60 | $35.48 | $73.08 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. FRINGE BENEFITS: $422.50 PER WEEK B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $34.75 | $0.00 | $34.75 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. FRINGE BENEFITS: $422.50 PER WEEK B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $34.25 | $0.00 | $34.25 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION )FOOTNOTE: A. FRINGE BENEFITS: $422.50 PER WEEK B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $33.95 | $0.00 | $33.95 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)FOOTNOTE: A. FRINGE BENEFITS: $422.50 PER WEEK B. HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $33.75 | $0.00 | $33.75 | Union |
Every other classification (37)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (LAKE AND PORTER… | $56.02 | $37.24 | $93.26 | Union |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING… | $44.82 | $34.00 | $78.82 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (LAKE AND PORTER… | $56.02 | $37.24 | $93.26 | Union |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING… | $44.82 | $34.00 | $78.82 | Union |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING… | $41.20 | $30.93 | $72.13 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $41.20 | $30.93 | $72.13 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER (LAKE COUNTY, CITY OF HAMMOND; NORTH OF 114TH… | $58.91 | $39.75 | $98.66 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.24 | $38.17 | $81.41 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (LAKE, LAPORTE AND PORTER COUNTIES) | $47.92 | $37.23 | $85.15 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, ALLEN, CASS, DEKALB, ELKHART, FULTON, GRANT… | $35.89 | $30.52 | $66.41 | Union |
| COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN- INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION…THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL EXCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING AND THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT RACEWAYS EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN LENGTH | $26.50 | $18.33 | $44.83 | Union |
| COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN- INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION…THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL EXCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING AND THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT RACEWAYS EXCEEDING FIFTEEN (15) FEET IN LENGTH | $26.50 | $18.33 | $44.83 | Union |
| TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN - WORK COVERS LOW VOLTAGE…DOES NOT COVER ANY WORK WHICH PROPERLY COMES UNDER THE WORK DESCRIPTION OF INSIDE JW (JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN), BUT SHALL COVER THE PULLING OF WIRE IN RACEWAYS, BUT NOT THE INSTALLATION OF RACEWAYS | $41.50 | $31.23 | $72.73 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES… | $50.28 | $22.16 | $72.44 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: GROUNDMAN-TRUCK DRIVER (LAKE & PORTER… | $31.49 | $16.71 | $48.20 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: GROUNDMAN (LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES… | $31.49 | $16.71 | $48.20 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3 (BACKHOE OVER 1/2 YARD… | $47.35 | $21.53 | $68.88 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION:: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1: (DIGGERS 5TH WHEEL… | $38.33 | $18.92 | $57.25 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC: (LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES)FOOTNOTES: A) EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; VETERANS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B) EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE… | $70.68 | $38.44 | $109.12 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC (LA PORTE AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES)A) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B) EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATIO… | $62.27 | $38.44 | $100.71 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 | $41.40 | $45.93 | $87.33 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 | $48.70 | $45.93 | $94.63 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1FORKLIFT (CAPBLE OF HOISTING AND MECHANICALLY MOVING FORKS HORIZONTALLY), GRADER, ELEVATING, HIGHLIFT SHOVELS OR FRONT END LOADERS (OVER 3 YD BUCKET), HOISTS (2 OR MORE DRUMS), LOCOMOTIVES (ALL), LASER SCREED, MOTOR PATR… | $36.15 | $38.65 | $74.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 | $40.01 | $28.90 | $68.91 | Union |
| LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $33.45 | $27.50 | $60.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 | $33.45 | $27.50 | $60.95 | Union |
| LABORERS: (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) GROUP 1 | $27.40 | $17.22 | $44.62 | Union |
| GLAZIER (LAKE COUNTY, WEST OF HIGHWAY #41, INCLUDING HAMMOND… | $53.55 | $44.88 | $98.43 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER, DRYWALL TAPING & FINISHING… | $32.50 | $19.86 | $52.36 | Union |
| GLAZIER (LAKE (EAST OF HIGHWAY #41 EXCLUDING HAMMOND AREA)… | $44.09 | $30.63 | $74.72 | Union |
| GLAZIER (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $34.22 | $24.67 | $58.89 | Union |
| PLASTERER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $26.81 | $12.40 | $39.21 | Union |
| PLASTERER: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) | $26.81 | $12.40 | $39.21 | Union |
| PLASTERER (LAKE COUNTY (EXCEPT BY THE NORTHEAST SECTION LYING… | $32.70 | $17.70 | $50.40 | Union |
| PLASTERER (LAKE COUNTY (EXCEPT BY THE NORTHEAST SECTION LYING… | $32.70 | $17.70 | $50.40 | Union |
| PLASTERER (LAKE COUNTY (NORTHWARD ON LAKE COUNTY LINE TO AND… | $33.28 | $17.32 | $50.60 | Union |
| PLASTERER (LAKE COUNTY (NORTHWARD ON LAKE COUNTY LINE TO AND… | $33.28 | $17.32 | $50.60 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination IN20260051, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 13 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.00 | $18.29 | $45.29 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $34.01 | $14.00 | $48.01 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $23.43 | $9.44 | $32.87 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $31.74 | $23.63 | $55.37 | Union |
| LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) | $37.34 | $26.03 | $63.37 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $49.05 | $43.40 | $92.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $49.05 | $43.40 | $92.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $49.05 | $43.40 | $92.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $49.05 | $43.40 | $92.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $34.80 | $38.65 | $73.45 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $36.15 | $38.65 | $74.80 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $27.22 | $14.47 | $41.69 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $26.27 | $4.31 | $30.58 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Indiana's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations IN20260001, IN20260051, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.