Residential Construction — Jackson, Indiana
WD IN20260032-16784-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Jackson, Indiana (construction type: residential) is $18.36/hr base + $7.46/hr fringe = $25.82/hr total package (WD IN20260032-16784-res, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 18 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 | $18.36 | $7.46 | $25.82 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.78 | $0.00 | $17.78 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.48 | $3.40 | $20.88 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $37.15 | $23.48 | $60.63 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.13 | $16.00 | $39.13 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $27.35 | $13.44 | $40.79 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $18.29 | $7.43 | $25.72 Top 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $18.29 | $7.43 | $25.72 Top 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $18.29 | $7.43 | $25.72 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $34.01 | $14.00 | $48.01 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $33.65 | $16.40 | $50.05 Bottom 10% +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $38.60 | $28.83 | $67.43 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER: ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE | $33.65 | $16.40 | $50.05 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $43.00 | $21.41 | $64.41 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.44 | $27.89 | $71.33 Above median +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.20 | $10.74 | $36.94 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jackson, IN — 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 Jackson, Indiana.
- 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.