Residential Construction — McLean, Illinois
WD IL20260041-16707-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in McLean, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $13.72/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.72/hr total package (WD IL20260041-16707-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $13.72 | $0.00 | $13.72 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (MC LEAN COUNTY) | $30.56 | $16.37 | $46.93 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (MCLEAN COUNTY) | $25.02 | $15.23 | $40.25 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED | $8.41 | $0.00 | $8.41 Above median -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 OVERHEAD CRANES; GRADALL; ALL ROUGH TERRAIN HYDRAULIC CRANES 91,000 LBS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT AND OVER REQUIRE AN OI | $47.79 | $43.42 | $91.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 DINKEYS; POWER LAUNCHES; PH ONE-PASS SOIL-CEMENT MACHINE; PUGMILL WITH PUMP; BACKFILLERS; EUCLID LOADER; FORKLIFTS | $44.09 | $43.42 | $87.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 AIR COMPRESSOR; HERMAN NELSON HEATER, DRAVO, WARNER, SILENT GLO, AND SIMILAR TYPES; WATER PUMP; LIGHT PLANTS; GENER | $38.03 | $43.42 | $81.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, PRESSURE ROLLER, SPRAY, AIRLESS SPRAY, SANDBLASTING, TAPER, DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER, STRUCTURAL STEEL, AND BRIDGES | $40.00 | $26.90 | $66.90 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC | $50.85 | $27.75 | $78.60 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $28.18 | $33.06 | $61.24 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the McLean, 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 McLean, 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.