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Fountain County, IN · Laborer
Laborer prevailing wage in Fountain County, Indiana
$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
$30.61an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$21.72 base wage + $8.89 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUIN2012-006
$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 (CLAY, FOUNTAIN, GREENE, HENDRICKS, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION, VIGO, & WARREN COUNTIES) · LABO0204-003
Fountain County uses the same laborer rates as 1 other county. See all of them on one page.
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Fountain 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 Fountain County, a laborer must be paid at least $30.61 an hour: a $21.72 base wage plus $8.89 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260021 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $30.61 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260021, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUIN2012-006 (August 13, 2012). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway and heavy construction in Fountain 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 LABO0204-003 (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 11 laborer rates for Fountain County, from $30.61 to $49.65 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: $21.72 + $8.89
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) | $21.72 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $8.89 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $30.61 |
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?
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Indiana change log lists what each one changed.
Every laborer rate in Fountain County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- 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 (CLAY, FOUNTAIN, GREENE, HENDRICKS, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION, VIGO, & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · LABO0204-003$49.65
- 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 (CLAY, FOUNTAIN, GREENE, HENDRICKS, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION, VIGO, & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · LABO0204-003$49.15
- LABORERS: GROUP 3 DYNAMITE MEN, MASON TENDERS; DRILLERS-AIR TRACK OR WAGON DRILLING FOR EXPLOSIVES. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES)Building · LABO0204-001$48.98
- 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
- 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
- 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
- LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERSRS); RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE 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 (BARTHOLOMEW, JOHNSON, MONROE, AND MORGAN COUNTIES)Building · LABO0741-003$46.93
- 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
- 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
- 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
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALResidential · SUIN2012-006$30.61
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3 DYNAMITE MEN, MASON TENDERS; DRILLERS-AIR TRACK OR WAGON DRILLING FOR EXPLOSIVES. (FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, AND WARREN COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0204-001 | $30.43 | $18.55 | $48.98 | 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 1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERSRS); RAILROAD WORKERS; MASONRY WALL WASHERS (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); PORTABLE WATER PUMPS WITH DISCHARGE 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 (BARTHOLOMEW, JOHNSON, MONROE, AND MORGAN COUNTIES)BuildingLABO0741-003 | $28.38 | $18.55 | $46.93 | 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 (CLAY, FOUNTAIN, GREENE, HENDRICKS, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION, VIGO, & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyLABO0204-003 | $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 (CLAY, FOUNTAIN, GREENE, HENDRICKS, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION, VIGO, & WARREN COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyLABO0204-003 | $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: COMMON OR GENERALResidentialSUIN2012-006 | $21.72 | $8.89 | $30.61 | IN20260021 Mod 1 |
How Fountain 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
Fountain $48.19216223
$11.62Jefferson$70.19Lake
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Fountain Countybase $29.64$48.19
- Warren Countybase $29.64$48.19
- Montgomery Countybase $29.64$48.19
- Vermillion Countybase $30.47$49.67
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.
DOL's laborer rates for Fountain County are the same as in 1 other county: Warren.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Fountain County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS); IRONWORKER TENDER; MECHANIC TENDER; CIVIL ENGINEER TENDER; RODMEN AND CHAINMEN; SIGNALMEN AND FLAGMAN, WINDOW WASHER & CLEANER; WATERBOY AND TOOLHOUSEMAN; ROOFER TENDER; RAILROAD WORKER; MASONRY WALL WASHER (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); CEMENT FINISHER TENDER; CARPENTER TENDER; ALL OTHER TENDERS NOT LISTED; PORTABLE WATER PUMP WITH DISCHARGE UP TO 3"; WIREMESH; FIRE PREVENTION; FIRE WATCH; FIRE STOP TENDER (GIBSON, POSEY, VANDERBURGH AND WARRICK COUNTIES) | $30.47 | $49.67 | +$1.48 |
| Parke County | LABORERS: GROUP 1 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS (OTHER THAN FOR MASONS OR PLASTERERS); IRONWORKER TENDER; MECHANIC TENDER; CIVIL ENGINEER TENDER; RODMEN AND CHAINMEN; SIGNALMEN AND FLAGMAN, WINDOW WASHER & CLEANER; WATERBOY AND TOOLHOUSEMAN; ROOFER TENDER; RAILROAD WORKER; MASONRY WALL WASHER (INTERIOR & EXTERIOR); CEMENT FINISHER TENDER; CARPENTER TENDER; ALL OTHER TENDERS NOT LISTED; PORTABLE WATER PUMP WITH DISCHARGE UP TO 3"; WIREMESH; FIRE PREVENTION; FIRE WATCH; FIRE STOP TENDER (GIBSON, POSEY, VANDERBURGH AND WARRICK COUNTIES) | $30.47 | $49.67 | +$1.48 |
| Fountain County | 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) | $29.64 | $48.19 | |
| Warren County | 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) | $29.64 | $48.19 | same |
| Montgomery County | 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) | $29.64 | $48.19 | same |
| Tippecanoe County | 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) | $29.64 | $48.19 | same |
| Benton County | 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) | $29.64 | $48.19 | same |
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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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