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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Steuben County, Indiana
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Steuben County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 129 rates across 28 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $100.71 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).
Steuben 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$100.71
- Boilermaker$81.41
- Utility Lineman$72.66
- Plumber / Pipefitter$68.22
- Sheet Metal Worker$67.52
- Millwright$66.41
- Ironworker$64.76
- Electrician$63.36
- Operating Engineer$62.25
- Fence Builder$60.95
- Carpenter$59.58
- Pile Driver$59.35
- Terrazzo Worker$58.34
- Telecom Technician$57.51
- Heat & Frost Insulator$57.10
- Bricklayer$56.60
- Abatement Laborer$54.49
- Tile Setter$50.63
- Terrazzo Finisher$48.89
- Roofer$48.61
- Glazier$48.52
- Laborer$48.19
- Plaster Tender$45.33
- Painter$43.31
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$39.81
- Plasterer$37.44
- Cement Mason$35.32
- 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 · Allen County group | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTINGS, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACCUMING, BAGGING & DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT, FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DE KALB, GRANT, HUNTINGTON, JAY, MIAMI, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $54.49 | $35.10 | 3 |
| Boilermaker · Marion County group | BOILERMAKER | $81.41 | $43.24 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Noble County group | BRICKLAYER: STONE MASON, MARBLE MASONS, POINTER, CLEANER, AND CAULKER (FORT WAYNE ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $56.60 | $35.00 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Noble County group | CARPENTER (ALLEN, DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $59.58 | $33.74 | 2 |
| Cement Mason · Noble County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $35.32 | $23.38 | 3 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Marion County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $72.66 | $50.28 | 3 |
| Electrician · Noble County group | ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ALLEN, DE KALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $63.36 | $40.18 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Allen County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS, WHITLEY COUNTIES) A) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS' 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 | $100.71 | $62.27 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · Allen 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 · Allen County group | GLAZIER (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DEKALB, GRANT, HUNTINGTON, JAY, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS, WHITLEY) | $48.52 | $29.50 | 2 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Allen County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DE KALB, GRANT, HUNTINGTON, JAY, MIAMI, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $57.10 | $37.25 | 3 |
| Ironworker · Allen County group | IRONWORKER (FULTON (REMAINDER OF COUNTY) AND NOBLE (NORTHEASTERN TIP) COUNTIES) | $64.76 | $39.76 | 9 |
| Laborer · DeKalb 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 | 12 |
| Millwright · Allen County group | MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, ALLEN, CASS, DEKALB, ELKHART, FULTON, GRANT, HOWARD, HUNTINGTON, KOSCIUSKO, LAGRANGE, MARSHALL, MIAMI, NOBLE, ST. JOSEPH, STEUBEN, TIPTON, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $66.41 | $35.89 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer · DeKalb County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 AIR TUGGER; AUTO PATROL, BACK FILLER; BACK HOE; BOOM CAT; BORING MACHINE; BULL DOZER; CAISSON DRILLING MACHINE; CHERRY PICKER; COMPACTOR (WITH DOZER BLADE); CONCRETE MIXER (DUAL DRUM); CONCRETE PLANT; CONCRETE PUMP; CRANE WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS; CRANE ELECTRIC OVERHEAD; DERRICK; DITCHING MACHINE (18" AND OVER); DREDGE; FORK LIFT (MACHINERY); FORMLESS PAVER; GRADALL; HELICOPTER; HELICOPTER WINCH OPERATOR; HIGH LIFT FRONT END LOADER; HOIST MATERIAL AND/OR PERSONNEL OVER 3 FLOORS; LOCOMOTIVE; MECHANIC ON JOB SITE; MUCKING MACHINE; PANEL BOARD CONCRETE PLANT; PILE DRIVER; PUSH CAT; SCOOP & TRACTOR; SCRAPER TUBBER TIRED; SKID STEER MACHINE (GRADING AND BACK HOE); SPREADER TRACTOR MOUNTED; STRADDLE CARRIER ROSS TYPE; SUB BASE FINISH MACHINE (C.M.I.OR SIMILAR); TOWER CRANE; TRACTOR WITH BACKHOE (OVER 1/2 YARD); WELDER FOR CRAFT WORK. (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $62.25 | $38.95 | 12 |
| Painter · Grant County group | PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER, PAPERHANGER, & DRYWALL FINISHING (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, GRANT, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $43.31 | $27.04 | 13 |
| Pile Driver · Allen County group | CARPENTER & PILEDRIVERMEN (ALLEN, DEKALB, NOBLE, STEUBEN AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $59.35 | $33.42 | 1 |
| Plaster Tender · Allen 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; WATER BLAST MACHINE (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $45.33 | $26.88 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Allen County group | PLASTERER (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $37.44 | $25.69 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Grant County group | PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (ADAMS, ALLEN, BLACKFORD, DE KALB, GRANT, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WABASH, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $68.22 | $45.06 | 5 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Kosciusko County group | HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $15.13 | $15.13 | 1 |
| Roofer · Noble County group | ROOFER | $48.61 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Grant County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT WORK) | $67.52 | $40.19 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Noble County group | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 4 TRUCK DRIVER ON WATER TRUCKS AND MECHANIC (ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $39.81 | $39.81 | 19 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Allen County group | ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN ONLY) (ADAMS, ALLEN, DE KALB, HUNTINGTON, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES) | $57.51 | $36.00 | 1 |
| Terrazzo Finisher · Allen County group | TERRAZZO GRINDER FINISHER (FORT WAYNE ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $48.89 | $31.00 | 4 |
| Terrazzo Worker · Allen County group | TERRAZZO WORKER MECHANIC (FORT WAYNE ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $58.34 | $36.30 | 2 |
| Tile Setter · Allen County group | TILE SETTER & MARBLE MASON MECHANIC (FORT WAYNE ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS AND WHITLEY COUNTIES:) | $50.63 | $31.55 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Steuben 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 | IN20260020 | 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 Steuben County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Steuben County?
$63.36 an hour: a $40.18 base wage plus $23.18 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260002, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Steuben County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Steuben 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 Steuben 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 Steuben County, the $100.71 total is a $62.27 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Steuben County?
It depends on the kind of construction: IN20260002 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, IN20260020 (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 Steuben County share its rates with other counties?
For 28 of its 28 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Noble County group).