ATTACHMENT III - WD.pdf

This is a General Decision (Wage Determination) document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction in Indiana, effective January 2, 2026, superseding a previous determination from 2025. The determination covers 33 Indiana counties and specifies prevailing wage rates for construction workers and laborers on federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefit rates across numerous construction trade classifications, organized by geographic area and job classification. Key trades covered include asbestos workers, boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters, cement masons, electricians, elevator mechanics, engineers (equipment operators), ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Rates vary significantly by county grouping and classification level; for example, carpenter rates range from approximately $33.42 to $39.10 per hour plus fringes, while electrician rates span from $40.18 to $45.45 per hour. The determination includes detailed power equipment operator classifications (Groups 1-5) with corresponding wage tiers, laborer group classifications (Groups 1-3), and specialized positions such as truck driver helper and equipment operators. Fringe benefit rates are listed separately and typically range from 12% to 38% of base wages. The document includes extensive classification definitions for equipment and equipment operators, notes regarding paid holidays and vacation benefits, and references to Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 mandating paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Prevailing wage rates are identified by union rate status, union average rate status (UAVG), survey rate status (SU), or state-adopted rate status (SA), with effective dates ranging from 2018 to 2026.