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Ironworker prevailing wage in Knox County, Indiana
$61.09an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · STRUCTURAL
$35.34 base wage + $25.75 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (SOUTHERN 1/2) · IRON0103-008
$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 Knox County, an ironworker working as structural must be paid at least $61.09 an hour: a $35.34 base wage plus $25.75 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260009 (modification 2). DOL prints no total, so $61.09 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260009, modification 2, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier IRON0103-008 (April 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway and heavy construction in Knox 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).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 11 ironworker rates for Knox County, from $59.74 to $64.76 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $35.34 + $25.75
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) | $35.34 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $25.75 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $61.09 |
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 Knox 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 (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY HOLIDAY WHICH OCCURS ON A SUNDAY SHALL BE OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, UNLESS THE LEGAL OBSERVANCE OF THESE HOLIDAYS IS CHANGED BY LAWBuilding · IRON0022-008$64.39
- 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 (CLARK, CRAWFORD, FLOYD, HARRISON, JACKSON (SOUTHERN 3/4); JEFFERSON (EXCLUDING NORTHEASTERN TIP); JENNINGS (SOUTHERN 3/4), LAWRENCE (SOUTHERN 2/3), MARTIN (SOUTHEASTERN 2/3), ORANGE, PERRY (EASTERN 3/4); SCOTT AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES:)Highway, Heavy · IRON0070-002$61.97
- 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
- IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (SOUTHERN 1/2)Building · IRON0103-008$61.09
- IRONWORKER (DAVIESS (S 1/2), DUBOIS, GIBSON, KNOX (S 1/2), MARTIN (SW 1/3), PERRY (W 1/4), PIKE, POSEY, SPENCER, VANDERBURGH, AND WARRICK)Highway, Heavy · IRON0103-001$61.09
- 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
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS SHALL BE OBSERVED: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. ANY HOLIDAY WHICH OCCURS ON A SUNDAY SHALL BE OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, UNLESS THE LEGAL OBSERVANCE OF THESE HOLIDAYS IS CHANGED BY LAWBuildingIRON0022-008 | $38.00 | $26.39 | $64.39 | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (SOUTHERN 1/2)BuildingIRON0103-008 | $35.34 | $25.75 | $61.09 | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| 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 (CLARK, CRAWFORD, FLOYD, HARRISON, JACKSON (SOUTHERN 3/4); JEFFERSON (EXCLUDING NORTHEASTERN TIP); JENNINGS (SOUTHERN 3/4), LAWRENCE (SOUTHERN 2/3), MARTIN (SOUTHEASTERN 2/3), ORANGE, PERRY (EASTERN 3/4); SCOTT AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES:)Highway, HeavyIRON0070-002 | $36.17 | $25.80 | $61.97 | 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 (DAVIESS (S 1/2), DUBOIS, GIBSON, KNOX (S 1/2), MARTIN (SW 1/3), PERRY (W 1/4), PIKE, POSEY, SPENCER, VANDERBURGH, AND WARRICK)Highway, HeavyIRON0103-001 | $35.34 | $25.75 | $61.09 | 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 Knox 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
- Knox Countybase $35.34$61.09
- Daviess Countybase $37.77$61.67
- Pike Countybase $35.34$61.09
- Sullivan Countybase $38.00$64.39
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 Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | IRONWORKER (CLAY, DAVIESS, GREENE, KNOX, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION AND VIGO COUNTIES) | $38.00 | $64.39 | +$3.30 |
| Greene County | IRONWORKER (CLAY, DAVIESS, GREENE, KNOX, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, MONROE, MONTGOMERY, OWEN, PARKE, PUTNAM, SULLIVAN, VERMILLION AND VIGO COUNTIES) | $38.00 | $64.39 | +$3.30 |
| Daviess 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 | +$0.58 |
| Martin 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 | +$0.58 |
| Knox County | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (SOUTHERN 1/2) | $35.34 | $61.09 | |
| Pike County | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL REINFORCING | $35.34 | $61.09 | same |
| Gibson County | IRONWORKER (GIBSON, POSEY, VANDERBURGH AND WARRICK COUNTIES) | $35.34 | $61.09 | same |
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 IN20260009 Mod 2, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/IN20260009/2
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 Knox County as CSV · Report an error