Building Construction — Knox, Indiana
WD IN20260009-16785-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYER; STONE MASON & POINTER, CAULKER, CLEANER in Knox, Indiana (construction type: building) is $36.24/hr base + $17.39/hr fringe = $53.63/hr total package (WD IN20260009-16785-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 26 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: IN20260009-16785-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Indiana (IN)
County: Knox
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER: BRICKLAYER; STONE MASON & POINTER, CAULKER, CLEANER | $36.24 | $17.39 | $53.63 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: MARBLE AND TILE SETTER | $36.24 | $17.39 | $53.63 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: TERRAZZO FINISHER | $23.38 | $13.15 | $36.53 Bottom 10% +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: TILE AND MARBLE FINISHER | $24.33 | $13.16 | $37.49 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.08 | $26.46 | $59.54 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN: INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND SERVICE OF RADIO, TELEVISION, RECORDING, VOICE SOU | $29.56 | $15.96 | $45.52 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.30 | $25.32 | $68.62 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE DAY AFTER THA | $38.00 | $26.39 | $64.39 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $35.34 | $25.75 | $61.09 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS; IRONWORKER TENDER; MECHANIC TENDER; CIVIL ENGINEER TENDER; RODMEN AND CHAINMEN | $30.47 | $19.20 | $49.67 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL; ASPHALT RAKER & LUTEMAN; KETTLEMAN; HANDLING AND REMOVAL HAZARD | $31.07 | $19.20 | $50.27 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 PLASTERER TENDER; MASON TENDER; MORTAR MIXER; WELDER; CUTTING TORCH OR BURNER; CEMENT GUN OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDER | $33.47 | $19.20 | $52.67 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 DYNAMITE MAN | $33.97 | $19.20 | $53.17 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER & PAPERHANGERS FOOTNOTE A: ALL STRUCTURES OVER 40FT? $0.75/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE ALL STRUCTURES OVER 75FT? $1.50/ HOUR ABOVE B | $31.12 | $21.20 | $52.32 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL FINISHERS FOOTNOTE A: ALL STRUCTURES OVER 40FT? $0.75/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE ALL STRUCTURES OVER 75FT? $1.50/ HOUR ABOVE BASE WAGE AL | $31.87 | $21.20 | $53.07 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (KNOX COUNTY) | $46.42 | $21.33 | $67.75 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $31.50 | $18.32 | $49.82 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (KNOX) | $46.65 | $23.45 | $70.10 +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE - CRANE - FRONT END LOADER | $32.25 | $23.00 | $55.25 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.12 | $20.82 | $56.94 Above median +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.19 | $27.33 | $67.52 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1 SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS SEVEN CU.YDS. OR LESS THAN TEN AND ONE-HALF TONS, DUMPSTERS, SCOOP-MOBILES FIVE CU. YDS. AND UNDER OR LESS THA | $32.67 | $0.00 | $32.67 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2 DRIVERS ON TANDEM AXLE EIGHTEEN CU.YDS. OR TWENTY-FOUR TONS GROSS, SIX WHEEL TRUCKS, KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS | $33.17 | $0.00 | $33.17 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3 KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS, SEM-TRAILER WATER TRUCKS, EUCLIDS, HUG BOTTOM DUMPS, TOURNAPULLS, TOURNATRAILERS, TO | $33.37 | $0.00 | $33.37 +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4 DRIVERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT OVER SIXTEEN CU.YDS. OR TWENTY-FOUR TON, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS, EUCLIDS | $33.52 | $0.00 | $33.52 +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 5 MECHANIC, WITH HIS OWN TOOLS. A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEK | $34.02 | $0.00 | $34.02 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Knox, IN — Building 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.
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Knox, 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.