Building Construction — Orange, Indiana
WD IN20260015-16789-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING in Orange, Indiana (construction type: building) is $31.38/hr base + $26.27/hr fringe = $57.65/hr total package (WD IN20260015-16789-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING | $31.38 | $26.27 | $57.65 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING | $31.48 | $25.46 | $56.94 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.24 | $1.82 | $11.06 -61% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.96 | $22.44 | $63.40 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $28.38 | $18.55 | $46.93 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $26.40 | $18.90 | $45.30 Top 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $31.02 | $16.86 | $47.88 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $24.46 | $15.85 | $40.31 Bottom 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER: AREA #46 | $31.50 | $18.32 | $49.82 Top 10% +102% 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 | $14.38 | $3.32 | $17.70 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $15.54 | $3.38 | $18.92 Above median -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $20.67 | $7.00 | $27.67 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Orange, 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.
Other Construction Types in Orange
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Orange, 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.