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Ironworker prevailing wage in Jackson County, Indiana
$7.50an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$7.50 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL) · SUIN1996-004
$59.78an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$35.88 base wage + $23.90 fringe benefits
IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTORS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3)) · IRON0044-010
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Jackson County, an ironworker must be paid at least $7.50 an hour: a $7.50 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260007 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.50 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260007, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUIN1996-004 (May 13, 1996). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway and heavy construction in Jackson County, an ironworker must be paid at least $59.78 an hour: a $35.88 base wage plus $23.90 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260006 (modification 3). DOL prints no total, so $59.78 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260006, modification 3, published July 30, 2026, for highway and heavy construction; rate identifier IRON0044-010 (June 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).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 8 ironworker rates for Jackson County, from $7.50 to $64.76 an hour. See all of them.
- This base is below $13.65, the Executive Order 13658 minimum. Contracts that order covers must pay at least that (see the WD's note).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $7.50 + $0.00
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) | $7.50 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $7.50 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.88 + $23.90
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) | $35.88 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $23.90 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $59.78 |
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 ironworker rate in Jackson County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- IRONWORKER (ELKHART, FULTON (NORTH 2/3), KOSCIUSKO (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), LAGRANGE (WEST 1/3), MARSHALL, MIAMI (NORTHWESTERN TIP), NOBLE (NORTHWESTERN TIP), PULASKI (NORTHEAST HALF), AND STARKE COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · IRON0292-005$64.76
- IRONWORKER (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DEKALB, DELAWARE (NORTHEAST THIRD OF COUNTY), FULTON (EASTERN PART), GRANT (EXCLUDING SOUTHWEST PORTION), HUNTINGTON, JAY, MIAMI (NORTHEAST HALF), NOBLE (EXCLUDING NORTHEAST TIP), STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · IRON0147-004$62.32
- IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (SE CORNER), FRANKLIN (S 3/4), OHIO, RIPLEY (REM. OF COUNTY), SWITZERLAND (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND JENNINGS (NE TIP) COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · IRON0070-016$61.97
- IRONWORKERS: ORNAMENTAL (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, Heavy · IRON0044-010$61.67
- IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, MACHINERY MOVERS, RIGGERS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, Heavy · IRON0044-010$61.67
- IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTORS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, Heavy · IRON0044-010$59.78
- IRONWORKERS: (FAYETTE (NE 1/4), RANDOLPH (S. PART OF COUNTY EXCLUDING WINCHESTER BUT INCLUDING UNION CITY) UNION (NORTHERN 2/3) AND WAYNE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · IRON0290-004$59.74
- IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL)Building · SUIN1996-004$7.50
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL)BuildingSUIN1996-004 | $7.50 | $0.00 | $7.50 | IN20260007 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTORS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, HeavyIRON0044-010 | $35.88 | $23.90 | $59.78 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKERS: ORNAMENTAL (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, HeavyIRON0044-010 | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, MACHINERY MOVERS, RIGGERS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3))Highway, HeavyIRON0044-010 | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (SE CORNER), FRANKLIN (S 3/4), OHIO, RIPLEY (REM. OF COUNTY), SWITZERLAND (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND JENNINGS (NE TIP) COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyIRON0070-016 | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DEKALB, DELAWARE (NORTHEAST THIRD OF COUNTY), FULTON (EASTERN PART), GRANT (EXCLUDING SOUTHWEST PORTION), HUNTINGTON, JAY, MIAMI (NORTHEAST HALF), NOBLE (EXCLUDING NORTHEAST TIP), STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyIRON0147-004 | $35.40 | $26.92 | $62.32 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKERS: (FAYETTE (NE 1/4), RANDOLPH (S. PART OF COUNTY EXCLUDING WINCHESTER BUT INCLUDING UNION CITY) UNION (NORTHERN 2/3) AND WAYNE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyIRON0290-004 | $35.39 | $24.35 | $59.74 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| IRONWORKER (ELKHART, FULTON (NORTH 2/3), KOSCIUSKO (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), LAGRANGE (WEST 1/3), MARSHALL, MIAMI (NORTHWESTERN TIP), NOBLE (NORTHWESTERN TIP), PULASKI (NORTHEAST HALF), AND STARKE COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyIRON0292-005 | $39.76 | $25.00 | $64.76 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
How Jackson County compares
The main ironworker 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
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Jackson Countybase $7.50$7.50
- Washington Countybase $37.77$61.67
- Bartholomew Countybase $39.76$64.76
- Scott Countybase $10.00$10.00
Ironworker 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.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew County | IRONWORKER (FULTON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND NOBLE (NORTHEASTERN TIP) COUNTIES) | $39.76 | $64.76 | +$57.26 |
| Jennings County | IRONWORKER, REINFORCING (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REM. OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (SE CORNER), FRANKLIN (S. 3/4), OHIO, RIPLEY (REM. OF COUNTY), SWITZERLAND (REM. OF COUNTY) AND JENNINGS (NE TIP) COUNTIES) | $36.17 | $61.97 | +$54.47 |
| Washington County | IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, MACHINERY MOVERS, RIGGERS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3)) | $37.77 | $61.67 | +$54.17 |
| Brown County | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL & ORNAMENTAL (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (SE CORNER), FRANKLIN (S. 3/4), OHIO, RIPLEY (REM. OF COUNTY), SWITZERLAND (REM. OF COUNTY), & JENNINGS (NE TIP) COUNTIES) | $37.77 | $61.67 | +$54.17 |
| Lawrence County | IRONWORKERS: STRUCTURAL, MACHINERY MOVERS, RIGGERS (DEARBORN, DECATUR (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FAYETTE (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), FRANKLIN (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JEFFERSON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), JENNINGS (REMAINDER OF COUNTY), OHIO, RIPLEY, RUSH (SOUTHEASTERN TIP), SWITZERLAND, AND UNION (SOUTHERN 1/3)) | $37.77 | $61.67 | +$54.17 |
| Scott County | IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL) | $10.00 | $10.00 | +$2.50 |
| Jackson County | IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL) | $7.50 | $7.50 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination IN20260007 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/IN20260007/1
We read every active Indiana Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Jackson County as CSV · Report an error