Residential Construction — Moultrie, Illinois
WD IL20260056-16724-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BACKHOE in Moultrie, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $45.15/hr base + $26.00/hr fringe = $71.15/hr total package (WD IL20260056-16724-res, Rev. 1).
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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 | $45.15 | $26.00 | $71.15 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.49 | $24.93 | $58.42 Above median +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.34 | $28.25 | $58.59 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MOULTRIE COUNTY) | $22.50 | $9.75 | $32.25 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MOULTRIE) | $32.60 | $18.91 | $51.51 +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.05 | $16.73 | $44.78 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED, MOULTRIE | $28.39 | $26.81 | $55.20 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, UNSKILLED, MOULTRIE | $28.09 | $26.78 | $54.87 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER; PAPERHANGER & DRYWALL TAPING EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM WORK OVER 50 FT. ABOVE GROUND OR FLOOR LEVEL | $30.50 | $22.30 | $52.80 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.88 | $25.71 | $63.59 Above median +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PREMIUM | $31.25 | $22.30 | $53.55 Top 10% | $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 | $21.00 | $10.19 | $31.19 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Moultrie, 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 Moultrie, 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.