Building Construction — Spencer, Indiana
WD IN20260012-16797-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Spencer, Indiana (construction type: building) is $12.43/hr base + $3.18/hr fringe = $15.61/hr total package (WD IN20260012-16797-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 10 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 | $12.43 | $3.18 | $15.61 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.25 | $19.71 | $50.96 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $11.99 | $1.93 | $13.92 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $10.00 | $0.88 | $10.88 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $30.47 | $19.20 | $49.67 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $46.42 | $21.33 | $67.75 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $17.83 | $3.50 | $21.33 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $14.11 | $2.74 | $16.85 Above median -52% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Spencer, 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 Spencer
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Spencer, 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.