Building Construction — Lawrence, Indiana
WD IN20260013-16786-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lawrence, Indiana (construction type: building) is $35.21/hr base + $18.19/hr fringe = $53.40/hr total package (WD IN20260013-16786-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $35.21 | $18.19 | $53.40 +54% 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 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $8.25 | $1.72 | $9.97 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.14 | $21.90 | $68.04 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $28.38 | $18.55 | $46.93 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $32.02 | $16.86 | $48.88 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $46.42 | $21.33 | $67.75 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $39.50 | $19.78 | $59.28 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $32.00 | $16.61 | $48.61 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.91 | $25.22 | $66.13 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lawrence, 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.
| 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Lawrence, 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.