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Laborer prevailing wage in Bartholomew County, Indiana

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate: each wage determination covers one. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

$48.19an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$29.64 base wage + $18.55 fringe benefits

LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (MARION AND SHELBY COUNTIES) · LABO0120-001

$55.37an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$31.74 base wage + $23.63 fringe benefits

LABORER: PIPELAYER · LABO0081-006

$49.15an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$31.15 base wage + $18.00 fringe benefits

LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CUTTING TORCH BURNER; LASER BEAM ALIGNER; MANHOLE ERECTOR; SEWER PIPE LAYER; WATER LINE INSTALLER, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT; WELDER (ELECTRIC OR EXY-ACETYLENE) IN CONNECTION WITH WATERLINE AND SEWER WORK, TVING AND ASSOCIATED GROUTING OF UTILITY LINES (BARTHOLOMEW, BROWN, DEARBORN, DECATUR, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, JENNINGS, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MORGAN, OHIO, ORANGE & RIPLEY COUNTIES) · LABO0741-007

On federally funded or assisted building construction in Bartholomew County, a laborer must be paid at least $48.19 an hour: a $29.64 base wage plus $18.55 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260002 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $48.19 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination IN20260002, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier LABO0120-001 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Bartholomew County, a laborer must be paid at least $55.37 an hour: a $31.74 base wage plus $23.63 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260046 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $55.37 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination IN20260046, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier LABO0081-006 (April 1, 2022). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted highway and heavy construction in Bartholomew County, a laborer must be paid at least $49.15 an hour: a $31.15 base wage plus $18.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260006 (modification 3). DOL prints no total, so $49.15 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination IN20260006, modification 3, published July 30, 2026, for highway and heavy construction; rate identifier LABO0741-007 (April 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).

DOL lists 12 laborer rates for Bartholomew County, from $33.37 to $55.37 an hour. See all of them.

Base wage and fringe benefits: $29.64 + $18.55

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$29.64
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$18.55
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$48.19

Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.74 + $23.63

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$31.74
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$23.63
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$55.37

Base wage and fringe benefits: $31.15 + $18.00

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$31.15
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$18.00
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$49.15

When does this rate change?

Every laborer rate in Bartholomew County

As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.

  1. LABORER: PIPELAYERResidential · LABO0081-006$55.37
  2. LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILLMAN; CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL FORM SETTER; DYNAMITE AND POWDER MAN; GENERAL LEADMAN; HOD CARRIER (TENDING BRICKLAYERS); CONCRETE SAW JOINT CONTROL CUTTING (BARTHOLOMEW, BROWN, DEARBORN, DECATUR, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, JENNINGS, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MORGAN, OHIO, ORANGE & RIPLEY COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · LABO0741-007$49.65
  3. LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CUTTING TORCH BURNER; LASER BEAM ALIGNER; MANHOLE ERECTOR; SEWER PIPE LAYER; WATER LINE INSTALLER, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT; WELDER (ELECTRIC OR EXY-ACETYLENE) IN CONNECTION WITH WATERLINE AND SEWER WORK, TVING AND ASSOCIATED GROUTING OF UTILITY LINES (BARTHOLOMEW, BROWN, DEARBORN, DECATUR, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, JENNINGS, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MORGAN, OHIO, ORANGE & RIPLEY COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · LABO0741-007$49.15
  4. LABORERS: GROUP 3 DYNAMITE MEN; MASON TENDERS; DRILLERS-AIR TRACK OR WAGON DRILLING FOR EXPLOSIVES (BARTHOLOMEW, JOHNSON, MONROE, AND MORGAN COUNTIES)Building · LABO0741-003$48.93
  5. LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (MARION AND SHELBY COUNTIES)Building · LABO0120-001$48.19
  6. LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILLMAN; CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL FORM SETTER; DYNAMITE AND POWDER MAN; GENERAL LEADMAN; HOD CARRIER (TENDING BRICKLAYERS); CONCRETE SAW JOINT CONTROL CUTTING (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT: JASPER, NEWTON, & STARKE)Highway, Heavy · LABO0999-001$47.22
  7. LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS); RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); ALL PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE OF UP TO THREE (3) INCHES; HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; EARTH COMPACTORS; JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING DITCHES SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYERS (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLER (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIAL DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS; CONCRETE SAW; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; APPLYING OF CURING COMPOUND; SINKING OF WELLPOINTS; DEWATERING HEADER SYSTEMS (BENTON, BOONE, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, FULTON, HOWARD, MIAMI, MONTGOMERY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, AND WHITE COUNTIES)Building · LABO0274-001$47.03
  8. LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON- METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES)Building · LABO0204-001$46.98
  9. LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CUTTING TORCH BURNER; LASER BEAM ALIGNER; MANHOLE ERECTOR; SEWER PIPE LAYER; WATER LINE INSTALLER, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT; WELDER (ELECTRIC OR EXY-ACETYLENE) IN CONNECTION WITH WATERLINE AND SEWER WORK, TVING AND ASSOCIATED GROUTING OF UTILITY LINES (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT: JASPER, NEWTON, & STARKE)Highway, Heavy · LABO0999-001$46.72
  10. LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OF PLASTERERS), MECHANIC TENDERS, WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS, RAILROAD WORKERS, MASONRY WALL WASHERS, PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO 3 INCHES, SIGNAL & FLAG PERSON, WATERPROOFING, HAULING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL), ASPHLAT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN, KETTLEMEN, AIR TOOL OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR, AIR & ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATOR, EARTH COMPACTORS, JACKMAN & SHEETMEN IN DITCHES MORE THAN 6 FEET DEEP, LABORERS IN DITCHES 6' DEEP OR DEEPER, ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP, TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD), SEWER PIPE LAYERS, MOTOR- DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES, HYSTER OPERATOR, PUMPCRETE ASSEMBLERS, CORE DRILL OPERATOR, CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS, HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING, PNEUMATIC SPIKERS, DECK ENGINE & WINCH OPERATOR, WATER MAIN & CABLE DUCKING, SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, CHAIN SAW & DEMOLITION SAW OPERATOR, CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLER (BLACKFORD, DELAWARE, GRANT, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENRY, JAY, & MADISON COUNTIES)Building · LABO1112-001$46.61
  11. LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING; SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; CHAIN AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES)Building · LABO0213-001$44.83
  12. LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUIN2023-006$33.37
Hourly rate of each laborer classification in Bartholomew County, highest first, split into wage and fringe benefits.
ClassificationBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateWD
LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (MARION AND SHELBY COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0120-001$29.64 $18.55 $48.19 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON- METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0204-001$28.43 $18.55 $46.98 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING; SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; CHAIN AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0213-001$26.38 $18.45 $44.83 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS); RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); ALL PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE OF UP TO THREE (3) INCHES; HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; EARTH COMPACTORS; JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING DITCHES SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYERS (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLER (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIAL DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS; CONCRETE SAW; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; APPLYING OF CURING COMPOUND; SINKING OF WELLPOINTS; DEWATERING HEADER SYSTEMS (BENTON, BOONE, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, FULTON, HOWARD, MIAMI, MONTGOMERY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, AND WHITE COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0274-001$28.48 $18.55 $47.03 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 3 DYNAMITE MEN; MASON TENDERS; DRILLERS-AIR TRACK OR WAGON DRILLING FOR EXPLOSIVES (BARTHOLOMEW, JOHNSON, MONROE, AND MORGAN COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0741-003$30.38 $18.55 $48.93 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OF PLASTERERS), MECHANIC TENDERS, WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS, RAILROAD WORKERS, MASONRY WALL WASHERS, PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO 3 INCHES, SIGNAL & FLAG PERSON, WATERPROOFING, HAULING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL), ASPHLAT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN, KETTLEMEN, AIR TOOL OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR, AIR & ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATOR, EARTH COMPACTORS, JACKMAN & SHEETMEN IN DITCHES MORE THAN 6 FEET DEEP, LABORERS IN DITCHES 6' DEEP OR DEEPER, ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP, TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD), SEWER PIPE LAYERS, MOTOR- DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES, HYSTER OPERATOR, PUMPCRETE ASSEMBLERS, CORE DRILL OPERATOR, CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS, HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING, PNEUMATIC SPIKERS, DECK ENGINE & WINCH OPERATOR, WATER MAIN & CABLE DUCKING, SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, CHAIN SAW & DEMOLITION SAW OPERATOR, CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLER (BLACKFORD, DELAWARE, GRANT, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENRY, JAY, & MADISON COUNTIES)BuildingLABO1112-001$28.06 $18.55 $46.61 IN20260002 Mod 2
LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CUTTING TORCH BURNER; LASER BEAM ALIGNER; MANHOLE ERECTOR; SEWER PIPE LAYER; WATER LINE INSTALLER, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT; WELDER (ELECTRIC OR EXY-ACETYLENE) IN CONNECTION WITH WATERLINE AND SEWER WORK, TVING AND ASSOCIATED GROUTING OF UTILITY LINES (BARTHOLOMEW, BROWN, DEARBORN, DECATUR, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, JENNINGS, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MORGAN, OHIO, ORANGE & RIPLEY COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyLABO0741-007$31.15 $18.00 $49.15 IN20260006 Mod 3
LABORERS: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILLMAN; CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL FORM SETTER; DYNAMITE AND POWDER MAN; GENERAL LEADMAN; HOD CARRIER (TENDING BRICKLAYERS); CONCRETE SAW JOINT CONTROL CUTTING (BARTHOLOMEW, BROWN, DEARBORN, DECATUR, FRANKLIN, JACKSON, JENNINGS, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MORGAN, OHIO, ORANGE & RIPLEY COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyLABO0741-007$31.65 $18.00 $49.65 IN20260006 Mod 3
LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CUTTING TORCH BURNER; LASER BEAM ALIGNER; MANHOLE ERECTOR; SEWER PIPE LAYER; WATER LINE INSTALLER, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT; WELDER (ELECTRIC OR EXY-ACETYLENE) IN CONNECTION WITH WATERLINE AND SEWER WORK, TVING AND ASSOCIATED GROUTING OF UTILITY LINES (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT: JASPER, NEWTON, & STARKE)Highway, HeavyLABO0999-001$29.00 $17.72 $46.72 IN20260006 Mod 3
LABORERS: HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILLMAN; CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL FORM SETTER; DYNAMITE AND POWDER MAN; GENERAL LEADMAN; HOD CARRIER (TENDING BRICKLAYERS); CONCRETE SAW JOINT CONTROL CUTTING (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT: JASPER, NEWTON, & STARKE)Highway, HeavyLABO0999-001$29.50 $17.72 $47.22 IN20260006 Mod 3
LABORER: PIPELAYERResidentialLABO0081-006$31.74 $23.63 $55.37 IN20260046 Mod 1
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUIN2023-006$21.34 $12.03 $33.37 IN20260046 Mod 1

How Bartholomew County compares

The main laborer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.

Every county in Indiana

$11.62Jefferson$70.19Lake
BartholomewNearby: Brown $45.30, Jennings $45.30, Jackson $46.93Each column is a group of counties with about the same main rate; its height is how many. 25 counties pay more than Bartholomew, 34 the same, 32 less.

Wage and fringe benefits, nearby

  1. Bartholomew Countybase $29.64$48.19
  2. Brown Countybase $26.40$45.30
  3. Jennings Countybase $26.40$45.30
  4. Jackson Countybase $28.38$46.93

Laborer rates in nearby counties

Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.

CountyClassificationBase wageTotal ratevs Bartholomew County
Bartholomew CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (MARION AND SHELBY COUNTIES)$29.64 $48.19 
Johnson CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER; ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (MARION AND SHELBY COUNTIES)$29.64 $48.19 same
Shelby CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS AND PLASTERERS); MECHANIC TENDERS; WINDOW WASHERS AND CLEANERS; RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS; PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO (3) INCHES; FLAG & SIGNAL PERSON; WATERPROOFING; HANDLING OF CREOSOT LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL); ASPHALT RAKERS AND LUTEMEN; KETTLEMEN; AIR TOOL OPERATORS; PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS; AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; EARTH COMPACTORS JACKMEN AND SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN (6) FT.IN DEPTH; LABORERS WORKING IN DITCHES (6) FT.IN DEPTH OR DEEPER; ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP; CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW; TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) AND SEWER PIPE LAYER (METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC); MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES; HYSTER OPERATORS; PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS; CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS; CORE DRILL OPERATORS; CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDLERS (BULK OR BAG); HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING; PNEUMATIC SPIKERS; DECK ENGINE AND WINCH OPERATORS; WATER MAIN AND CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON- METALLIC); SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES)$28.43 $46.98 −$1.21
Jackson CountyLABORERS: (UNSKILLED)$28.38 $46.93 −$1.26
Brown CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS), MECHANIC TENDERS, RODMEN & CHAINMEN, SIGNALMEN & FLAGMEN, WINDOW WASHERS & CLEANERS, WATERBOYS & TOOLHOUSEMEN, RAILROAD WORKERS, MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR), ALL PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO THREE (3) INCHES, WATERPROOFING, HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL), ASPHALT RAKERS & LUTEMAN, KETTLEMEN, AIR TOOL OPERATORS AND ALL PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS, AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS, EARTH COMPACTORS, JACKMAN & SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH, LABORERS WORKING DITCHES SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH OR DEEPER, ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP, TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) & SEWER PIPE LAYERS (METALLIC OR NON- METALLIC), MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES HYSTER OPERATORS, PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS, CORE DRILL OPERATORS, CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDERS (BULK OR BAG), HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING, PNEUMATIC SPIKERS, DECK ENGINE & WINCH OPERATORS, WATER MAIN & CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC), SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS, CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (CLARK, FLOYD, HARRISON, AND SWITZERLAND COUNTIES)$26.40 $45.30 −$2.89
Jennings CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS), MECHANIC TENDERS, RODMEN & CHAINMEN, SIGNALMEN & FLAGMEN, WINDOW WASHERS & CLEANERS, WATERBOYS & TOOLHOUSEMEN, RAILROAD WORKERS, MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR), ALL PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO THREE (3) INCHES, WATERPROOFING, HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL), ASPHALT RAKERS & LUTEMAN, KETTLEMEN, AIR TOOL OPERATORS AND ALL PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS, AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS, EARTH COMPACTORS, JACKMAN & SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH, LABORERS WORKING DITCHES SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH OR DEEPER, ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP, TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) & SEWER PIPE LAYERS (METALLIC OR NON- METALLIC), MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES HYSTER OPERATORS, PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS, CORE DRILL OPERATORS, CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDERS (BULK OR BAG), HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING, PNEUMATIC SPIKERS, DECK ENGINE & WINCH OPERATORS, WATER MAIN & CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC), SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS, CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (CLARK, FLOYD, HARRISON, AND SWITZERLAND COUNTIES)$26.40 $45.30 −$2.89
Decatur CountyLABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS), MECHANIC TENDERS, RODMEN & CHAINMEN, SIGNALMEN & FLAGMEN, WINDOW WASHERS & CLEANERS, WATERBOYS & TOOLHOUSEMEN, RAILROAD WORKERS, MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR), ALL PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE UP TO THREE (3) INCHES, WATERPROOFING, HANDLING OF CREOSOTE LUMBER OR LIKE TREATED MATERIAL (EXCLUDING RAILROAD MATERIAL), ASPHALT RAKERS & LUTEMAN, KETTLEMEN, AIR TOOL OPERATORS AND ALL PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS, AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS, EARTH COMPACTORS, JACKMAN & SHEETMEN WORKING DITCHES DEEPER THAN SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH, LABORERS WORKING DITCHES SIX (6) FEET IN DEPTH OR DEEPER, ASSEMBLY OF UNICRETE PUMP, TILE LAYERS (SEWER OR FIELD) & SEWER PIPE LAYERS (METALLIC OR NON- METALLIC), MOTOR DRIVEN WHEELBARROWS AND CONCRETE BUGGIES HYSTER OPERATORS, PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLERS, CORE DRILL OPERATORS, CEMENT, LIME OR SILICA CLAY HANDERS (BULK OR BAG), HANDLING OF TOXIC MATERIALS DAMAGING TO CLOTHING, PNEUMATIC SPIKERS, DECK ENGINE & WINCH OPERATORS, WATER MAIN & CABLE DUCKING (METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC), SCREED MAN OR SCREW OPERATOR ON ASPHALT PAVER, CHAIN SAW AND DEMOLITION SAW OPERATORS, CONCRETE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLERS, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL. (CLARK, FLOYD, HARRISON, AND SWITZERLAND COUNTIES)$26.40 $45.30 −$2.89

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Source

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination IN20260002 Mod 2, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/IN20260002/2

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