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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Fountain County, Indiana
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Fountain County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 122 rates across 29 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $98.61 an hour and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic the lowest at $15.13, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Indiana modification we hold is dated July 30, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).
Fountain County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$98.61
- Operating Engineer$89.53
- Boilermaker$81.41
- Utility Lineman$72.66
- Plumber / Pipefitter$70.10
- Electrician$68.36
- Sheet Metal Worker$67.52
- Heat & Frost Insulator$65.88
- Millwright$65.05
- Ironworker$64.76
- Inland Boatman$61.30
- Telecom Technician$61.10
- Fence Builder$60.95
- Carpenter$59.76
- Glazier$56.58
- Cement Mason$55.45
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$55.20
- Bricklayer$53.87
- Plasterer$53.81
- Terrazzo Worker$53.62
- Tile Setter$52.86
- Painter$49.91
- Roofer$48.61
- Laborer$48.19
- Plaster Tender$47.73
- Tile Finisher$37.49
- Abatement Laborer$37.40
- Terrazzo Finisher$36.53
- Refrigeration Mechanic$15.13
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos & Lead Abatement Laborer · Marion County group | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTINGS, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING & DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (BARTHOLOMEW, BENTON, BOONE, CARROLL, CLINTON, DELAWARE, FOUNTAIN, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MADISON, MARION, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, SHELBY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, AND WARREN COUNTIES:) | $37.40 | $23.00 | 3 |
| Boilermaker · Marion County group | BOILERMAKER | $81.41 | $43.24 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Clinton County group | BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON, POINTER, CAULKER & CLEANER (LAFAYETTE BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $53.87 | $33.75 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Montgomery County group | CARPENTER: CARPENTERS, DRYWALL (ZONE 2: BOONE, FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, MONROE, MONTGOMERY AND MORGAN COUNTIES) | $59.76 | $35.55 | 3 |
| Cement Mason · Montgomery County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: AREA #121 (BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, HOWARD, MIAMI, MONTGOMERY, TIPPECANOE, WARREN, WHITE AND VERMILLION (NORTHERN PART) COUNTIES) | $55.45 | $33.50 | 4 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Marion County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $72.66 | $50.28 | 3 |
| Electrician · Fountain County group | ELECTRICIAN (FOUNTAIN AND WARREN COUNTIES:) | $68.36 | $41.00 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Marion County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC (BARTHOLOMEW, BENTON, BLACKFORD, BOONE, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, DELAWARE, FOUNTAIN, FULTON, GRANT, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, HOWARD,JAY, JOHNSON, MADISON, MARION, MIAMI, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, SHELBY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) A) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B) EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WITH MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $98.61 | $60.17 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · Hendricks County group | LABORERS: HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 CONSTRUCTION LABORER, CARPENTER TENDER, FENCE ERECTOR, GRADE CHECKER, GUARD RAIL ERECTOR, CONTINUOUS STEEL ROD OR MAT INSTALLER, WIRE MESH LAYER, JOINT MAN (MORTAR, MASTIC, AND ALL OTHER TYPES), LIGHTING INSTALLER (PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY), LINEMAN FOR AUTOMATIC GRADE MAKER ON PAVING MACHINES, MORTAR MAN, MULTI-PLANT ERECTOR, RIP-RAP INSTALLER (ALL PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS), ROAD MARKING AND DELINEATION LABORER, SETTING AND PLACING OF ALL PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS, SING INSTALLATION INCLUDING SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, SPRAYING OF ALL EPOXY, CURING COMPOUND, OR LIKE MATERIAL, FLAGPERSON, AIR TOOL, POWER TOOL OPERATOR, ASPHALT RAKER MAN, BATCH TRUCK DUMPER, BRIDGE HAND RAIL ERECTOR, HANDLER (BULK OR BAG CEMENT), CHAIN SAW MAN, CONCRETE PUDDLER, CONCRETE RUBBER, CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR, CORE DRILL OPERATOR, EYE LEVEL, HAND BLADE OPERATOR HYDRO SEEDER MAN, MOTOR DRIVEN GEORGIA BUGGY OPERATOR, POWER DRIVEN COMPACTOR OR TAPER OPERATOR, POWER SAW OPERATOR, PUMP CRETE ASSEMBLY MAN, SREED MAN OR SCREW MAN ON ASPHALT PAVER, REGAR INSTALLER, SANDBLASTER MAN, SEALER APPLICATOR FOR ASPHALT (TOXIC), SETTING AND PLACING PRE-STRESSED ON PRE-CAST CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, SIDE RAIL SETTERS (FOR SIDEWALK, SIDE DITCHES, RADII, AND PAVEMENT), SPREADER BOX TENDER (MANUA OR POWER DRIVEN), STRAW BLOWER MAN, SUBSUREFACE DRAIN AND CULVERT PIPE LAYER, CONCRETE CONVEYOR, HORIZONAL BORING AND JACKMAN AND SHEETMAN, PIPE GREADE MAN, WINCH AND WINDLESS OPERATOR CONDUIT INSTALLER, SOD LAYER (NEWTON COUNTY) | $60.95 | $33.45 | 14 |
| Glazier · Marion County group | GLAZIER (BARTHOLOMEW, BENTON, BOONE, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, DELAWARE, FOUNTAIN, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MADISON, MARION, MIAMI, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, SHELBY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, WARREN, AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $56.58 | $36.03 | 2 |
| Inland Boatman · Marion County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 BENDING MACHINE POWER DRIVEN; BITUMINOUS MIXER; BITUMINOUS PAVER; BITUMINOUS PLANT ENGINEER; BOATMAN; BULL FLOAT; COMPACTOR OR TAMPER RIDING ONLY; CONCRETE MIXER (21 CU. FT. OR OVER); CONCRETE SPREADER POWER DRIVEN; DINKEY ENGINE; DITCHING MACHINE (LESS THAN 18" RIDING ONLY); DRILLING MACHINE; ELEVATORS (WHEN HOISTING MATERIAL OR TOOLS); FINISH MACHINE AND BULL FLOAT (EXCLUDING TROWELLING MACHINE); FIREMAN PILE DRIVING AND BOILERS; GUNITE MACHINE; HEAD GREASER; HOIST MATERIAL AND/OR PERSONNEL 3 FLOORS AND UNDER; MESH DEPRESSOR MESH PLACER; P.C.C. CONCRETE BELT PLACER; ROLLER ASPHALT, STONE & SUB BASE; SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER SELF PROPELLED; SHOP MULE; SPREADER OR BASE PAVER SELF PROPELLED; SUB GRADER; THROTTLE VALVE WITH AIR COMPRESSOR OR BOILER; TRACTOR WITH BACKHOE (1/2 YARD & UNDER); TRACTOR HIGH LIFT FARM TYPE; TRACTOR INDUSTRIAL TYPE; TRACTOR WITH WINCH; WINCH TRUCK. (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) A-FRAME TRUCK; BATCHER PLANT (AUTOMATIC DRY BATCH) | $61.30 | $38.00 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Marion County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (BARTHOLOMEW, BENTON, BOONE, CARROLL, CLINTON, DELAWARE, FOUNTAIN, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MADISON, MARION, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, MORGAN, SHELBY, TIPPECANOE, TIPTON, AND WARREN COUNTIES:) | $65.88 | $40.20 | 3 |
| Ironworker · Marion County group | IRONWORKER (FULTON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND NOBLE (NORTHEASTERN TIP) COUNTIES) | $64.76 | $39.76 | 11 |
| Laborer · Fountain County group | 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) | $48.19 | $29.64 | 11 |
| Millwright · Hendricks County group | CARPENTER: MILLWRIGHT (ZONE 2: BOONE, FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, MONROE, MONTGOMERY AND MORGAN COUNTIES) | $65.05 | $39.10 | 2 |
| Operating Engineer · Fountain County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UNDERGROUND & UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 BACK FILLER, BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR, BROOM AND BELT MACHINE, BULL FLOAT, COMPRESSOR (COMMON RECEIVER 2), CONCRETE CUTTER WHEEL TYPE (ROCKWELL), CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE, CONCRETE SPREADER (POWER DRIVEN), DIGGER, POST HOLE (POWER DRIVEN), FINISHING MACHINE AND BULL FLOAT, FORKLIFT, FORM GRADER, FORM TAMPER (MOTOR DRIVEN), HYDRAULIC (BOOM TRUCK) WHEN USED FOR HAULING MATERIALS, LASER SCREED, MUTIPLE TAMPING MACHINE, PAVING BREAKER, ROLLER (EARTH AND SUBBASE MATERIAL), ROLLER SHEEPFOOT (SELF-PROPELLED), SUB-GRADER, TAMPER, MUTIPILE VIBRATING (EARTH AND SUBBASE MATERIAL), TRACTAIRE WITH DRILL, TRACTOR (WITH ALL DRAWN ATTACHEMENTS EXCEPT BACKHOE AND INCLUDING HIGHLIFT, ENDLOADER OF 1 CU. YD. CAPACITY AND LESS. (JASPER, NEWTON, PULASKI AND STARKE COUNTIES) | $89.53 | $43.60 | 7 |
| Painter · Montgomery County group | PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, MONTGOMERY TIPPECANOE AND WARREN COUNTIES) | $49.91 | $31.15 | 9 |
| Plaster Tender · Hendricks County group | LABORERS: GROUP 2 PLASTER TENDERS; MORTAR MIXERS; WELDERS (ACETYLENE OR ELECTRIC); CUTTING TORCH OR BURNER; CEMENT NOZZLE LABORERS; CEMENT GUN OPERATOR; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS WHEN WORKING FOR PLASTERERS AND MASONS; WATER BLAST MACHINE. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES) | $47.73 | $29.18 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Tippecanoe County group | PLASTERER: AREA #121 (BENTON, CARROLL, CASS, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, HOWARD, MIAMI, MONTGOMERY, TIPPECANOE, WARREN, WHITE AND VERMILLION (NORTHERN PART) COUNTIES) | $53.81 | $33.76 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Montgomery County group | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, MONTGOMERY, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $70.10 | $46.65 | 5 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Montgomery County group | HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $15.13 | $15.13 | 1 |
| Roofer · White County group | ROOFER | $48.61 | $32.00 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · White County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT WORK) | $67.52 | $40.19 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Montgomery County group | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $55.20 | $34.69 | 19 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Fountain County group | ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN ONLY) (FOUNTAIN, VERMILLION, AND WARREN COUNTIES) | $61.10 | $40.64 | 1 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Tippecanoe County group | TERRAZZO FINISHER (LAFAYETTE BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $36.53 | $23.38 | 2 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Tippecanoe County group | TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER (LAFAYETTE BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $53.62 | $36.38 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher · Tippecanoe County group | TILE & MARBLE FINISHER (LAFAYETTE BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $37.49 | $24.33 | 2 |
| Tile Setter · Tippecanoe County group | TILE & MARBLE SETTER; MOSAIC WORKER (LAFAYETTE BENTON, CARROLL, CLINTON, FOUNTAIN, TIPPECANOE, WARREN AND WHITE COUNTIES) | $52.86 | $35.63 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Fountain County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | IN20260002 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | IN20260021 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | IN20260006 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | IN20260006 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Fountain County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Fountain County?
$68.36 an hour: a $41.00 base wage plus $27.36 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260002, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Fountain County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Fountain County?
$48.19 an hour: a $29.64 base wage plus $18.55 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260002, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Fountain County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Fountain County, the $98.61 total is a $60.17 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Fountain County?
It depends on the kind of construction: IN20260002 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, IN20260021 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and IN20260006 (modification 3, July 30, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Fountain County share its rates with other counties?
For 29 of its 29 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Fountain County group).