Residential Construction — Rock Island, Illinois
WD IL20260048-16750-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Rock Island, Illinois (construction type: residential) is $13.72/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.72/hr total package (WD IL20260048-16750-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 | $19.60 | $17.81 | $37.41 -19% 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: CLASS 1- CONCRETE PAVER, SLIP FORM PAVER, CONCRETE PUMPS; ENDLOADER, ELEVATING GRADER; POWER BLADE, PULLING ELEVATING GRADE | $41.50 | $41.25 | $82.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CLASS 2- FIREMEN AND PUMP OPERATORS AT ASPHALT PLANTS; FORM GRADER WITH ROLLER ON EARTH; SELF-PROPELLED ROLLER OR COMPACTOR | $38.85 | $41.25 | $80.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CLASS 3- WATER PUMPS | $37.80 | $41.25 | $79.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $30.00 | $17.37 | $47.37 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER EPOXY OR TOXIC-LEAD-BASED PAINT WORK-$1.00 PREMIMUM | $27.30 | $20.07 | $47.37 Bottom 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $46.50 | $27.80 | $74.30 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $41.47 | $25.26 | $66.73 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, 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.