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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Monroe County, Indiana
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Monroe County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 122 rates across 28 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $98.61 an hour and asbestos and lead abatement laborer the lowest at $37.40, 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).
Monroe 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
- Electrician$68.62
- Plumber / Pipefitter$67.75
- Sheet Metal Worker$67.52
- Heat & Frost Insulator$65.88
- Millwright$65.05
- Ironworker$64.76
- Inland Boatman$61.30
- Fence Builder$60.95
- Carpenter$59.76
- Glazier$56.58
- Terrazzo Worker$56.03
- Tile Setter$55.27
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$55.20
- Bricklayer$53.40
- Plasterer$49.82
- Cement Mason$49.30
- Roofer$48.61
- Laborer$48.19
- Telecom Technician$48.07
- Painter$47.88
- Plaster Tender$47.68
- Terrazzo Finisher$39.52
- Tile Finisher$39.52
- Abatement Laborer$37.40
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 | BRICKLAYER, STONEMASON (BARTHOLOMEW AND MONROE COUNTIES) | $53.40 | $35.21 | 3 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER: CARPENTERS, DRYWALL (ZONE 2: BOONE, FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, MONROE, MONTGOMERY AND MORGAN COUNTIES) | $59.76 | $35.55 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: AREA #75 (MONROE COUNTY) | $49.30 | $30.90 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Marion County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $72.66 | $50.28 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (MONROE COUNTY) | $68.62 | $43.30 | 2 |
| 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 · Johnson 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 | 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 | 12 |
| Millwright · Hendricks County group | CARPENTER: MILLWRIGHT (ZONE 2: BOONE, FOUNTAIN, HENDRICKS, MONROE, MONTGOMERY AND MORGAN COUNTIES) | $65.05 | $39.10 | 2 |
| Operating Engineer | 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 | 12 |
| Painter · Marion County group | PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER (BARTHOLOMEW, BOONE, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, JOHNSON, MARION, MONROE, MORGAN AND SHELBY COUNTIES:) | $47.88 | $31.02 | 4 |
| Plaster Tender · Johnson County group | LABORERS: GROUP 2 PLASTER TENDERS; MORTAR MIXERS; WELDERS (ACETYLENE OR ELECTRIC); CUTTING TORCH OR BURNER; CEMENT NOZZLE LABORERS; CEMENT GUN OPERATORS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS FOR PLASTERERS; SCAFFOLD BUILDERS FOR MASONS; WATER BLAST MACHINE OPERATORS; AIR TOOL OPERATORS AND ALL PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATORS, AIR AND ELECTRIC VIBRATORS AND CHIPPING HAMMER OPERATORS; ASBESTOS REMOVAL; HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL; BILER SETTERS LABORERS, INCLUDING EXPEDITERS, BOTTOM MEN AND BELL MEN. (BARTHOLOMEW, JOHNSON, MONROE, AND MORGAN COUNTIES) | $47.68 | $29.13 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Marion County group | PLASTERER: AREA #46 (BARTHOLOMEW, BOONE, HENDRICKS, JOHNSON, MARION, MONROE, MORGAN AND SHELBY COUNTIES) | $49.82 | $31.50 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (MONROE COUNTY) | $67.75 | $46.42 | 5 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $48.61 | $32.00 | 4 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT WORK) | $67.52 | $40.19 | 5 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | 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 | 17 |
| Telecommunications Technician | COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN: INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND SERVICE OF RADIO, TELEVISION, RECORDING, VOICE SOUND AND VISION PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES USED FOR DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND PRIVATE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS. (MONROE COUNTY) | $48.07 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Monroe County group | TERRAZZO FINISHER (BARTHOLOMEW AND MONROE COUNTIES) | $39.52 | $25.33 | 2 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Monroe County group | TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER (BARTHOLOMEW AND MONROE COUNTIES) | $56.03 | $37.97 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher · Monroe County group | TILE & MARBLE FINISHER (BARTHOLOMEW AND MONROE COUNTIES) | $39.52 | $25.33 | 2 |
| Tile Setter · Monroe County group | TILE & MARBLE SETTER; MOSAIC WORKER (BARTHOLOMEW AND MONROE COUNTIES) | $55.27 | $37.22 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Monroe 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 | IN20260052 | 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 Monroe County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Monroe County?
$68.62 an hour: a $43.30 base wage plus $25.32 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260002, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Monroe County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, the $98.61 total is a $60.17 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Monroe County?
It depends on the kind of construction: IN20260002 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, IN20260052 (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 Monroe County share its rates with other counties?
For 17 of its 28 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Painter rates, for example, are the same in 10 counties (the Marion County group). The other 11 are Monroe County's own.