Residential Construction — Macoupin, Illinois
WD IL20260042-16764-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BACKHOE in Macoupin, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $40.95/hr base + $34.95/hr fringe = $75.90/hr total package (WD IL20260042-16764-res, Rev. 2).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACKHOE | $40.95 | $34.95 | $75.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $31.91 | $21.93 | $53.84 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $33.13 | $22.05 | $55.18 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.25 | $25.99 | $54.24 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.00 | $30.60 | $69.60 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $24.83 | $17.12 | $41.95 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $35.73 | $19.66 | $55.39 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: UP TO AND INCLUDING A SIX FAMILY APARTMENT BUILDING, BUT EXCLUDING MULTI-BUILDING APARTMENT COMPLEXES OR APARTMENT BUILDINGS THAT HAVE CO | $30.49 | $8.58 | $39.07 Top 10% -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $34.14 | $30.59 | $64.73 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND DRYWALL FINISHING EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM | $31.39 | $21.58 | $52.97 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC (MACOUPIN COUNTY) | $37.88 | $25.71 | $63.59 +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC FOOTNOTE: A. 4 HOURS PAID HOLIDAYFOR CHRISTMAS EVE IF HOLIDAY FALLS ON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY | $51.61 | $21.45 | $73.06 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $12.67 | $0.00 | $12.67 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.27 | $17.44 | $51.71 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Macoupin, IL — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Macoupin, Illinois.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.