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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Washington County, Indiana
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Washington County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 88 rates across 18 trades. Of each trade's main rate, utility lineman is the highest at $72.66 an hour and cement mason the lowest at $11.06, 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 Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).
Washington 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.
- Utility Lineman$72.66
- Plumber / Pipefitter$67.75
- Electrician$63.40
- Ironworker$61.67
- Fence Builder$60.95
- Carpenter$57.65
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$55.20
- Glazier$54.70
- Heat & Frost Insulator$50.89
- Plasterer$49.82
- Roofer$45.63
- Laborer$45.30
- Painter$40.31
- Abatement Laborer$33.10
- Bricklayer$30.58
- Sheet Metal Worker$27.67
- Operating Engineer$17.70
- Cement Mason$11.06
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 · Jackson 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 (CLARK, CRAWFORD. FLOYD, HARRISON, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, JENNINGS, LAWRENCE, ORANGE, PERRY, SCOTT, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $33.10 | $19.80 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $30.58 | $26.27 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTERS, INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $57.65 | $31.38 | 3 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.06 | $9.24 | 2 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Marion County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION:: LINEMAN (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $72.66 | $50.28 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $63.40 | $40.96 | 3 |
| Fence Builder · Clark 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 · Knox County group | GLAZIER (CLARK, CRAWFORD, DAVIESS, DUBOIS, FLOYD, GIBSON, HARRISION, JEFFERSON, KNOX, MARTIN, ORANGE, PERRY, PIKE, POSEY, SCOTT, SPENCER, VANDERBURGH, WARRICK AND WASHINGTON) | $54.70 | $35.13 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Jackson County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR: INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (CLARK, CRAWFORD. FLOYD, HARRISON, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, JENNINGS, LAWRENCE, ORANGE, PERRY, SCOTT, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $50.89 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Washington County group | 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)) | $61.67 | $37.77 | 8 |
| Laborer | LABORERS: UNSKILLED (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $45.30 | $26.40 | 7 |
| Operating Engineer | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | $17.70 | $14.38 | 16 |
| Painter | PAINTERS: BRUSH (WASHINGTON COUNTY) | $40.31 | $24.46 | 5 |
| Plasterer | PLASTERER: AREA #46 (ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $49.82 | $31.50 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $67.75 | $46.42 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER (CLARK, FLOYD, HARRISON JEFFERSON, SCOTT, SWITZERLAND, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $45.63 | $30.97 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK) | $27.67 | $20.67 | 4 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Boone County group | 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 | 12 |
Wage determinations for Washington 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 | IN20260015 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | IN20260049 | 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 Washington County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Washington County?
$63.40 an hour: a $40.96 base wage plus $22.44 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260015, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Washington County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Washington County?
$45.30 an hour: a $26.40 base wage plus $18.90 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination IN20260015, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Washington 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 utility lineman, the highest-paid trade in Washington County, the $72.66 total is a $50.28 base wage plus $22.38 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Washington County?
It depends on the kind of construction: IN20260015 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, IN20260049 (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 Washington County share its rates with other counties?
For 7 of its 18 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Washington County group). The other 11 are Washington County's own.