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Home›Indiana›#federal – Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender in Knox County, Indiana – Building Construction
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Prevailing Wage For Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender In Knox, Indiana

WageFinder updated this rate on Monday, May 18, 2026

Publish date according to source website:

05/18/2026

The Total Prevailing Wage For A Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender In Knox, Indiana Is $49.67 per hour*.

Data Source: SAM Government wages from https://sam.gov/wage-determination/IN20260009/2

* Minimum wages may apply, and in some cases are higher than the prevailing wage listed.

$49.67
$30.47 Rate, $19.20 Fringes
per hour
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Related Classifications
Bricklayer: Bricklayer; Stone Mason & Pointer, Caulker, CleanerBricklayer: Marble and Tile SetterBricklayer: Terrazzo FinisherBricklayer: Tile and Marble FinisherCarpenter (Incl. Acoustical Ceiling Drywall Hangers, Tile Setters)ElectricianIronworker: Structural (Southern 1/2)Laborers: Group 2 Waterproofing; Handling of Creosote Lumber or Like Treated Material (Excluding Railroad Material); Asphalt Raker & Luteman; Kettleman; Handling and Removal Hazardous Materials Damaging to Clothing; Air Tool Operator; Vibrator; Chipping Hammer Operator and All Pneumatic Tool Operator and Earth Compactor; Jack Man & Sheeting Man Working in Ditches 6 Feet in Depth or Deeper; Laborers Working Ditches Six (6)Feet in Depth or Deeper; Assembly of Unicrete Pump; Chain Saw Operator; Water Line Layers, Five (5)Feet Outside the Building Foundation; Tile Layers (Sewer or Field); Sewer Pipe Layer (Metallic and Non-metallic)Five (5)Feet Outside the Building; Motor Driven Wheelbarrow & Concrete Buggy; Hyster Operator; Grout Pump Operator; Pump Crete Assembler; Conveyor Assembler; Core Drill Operator; Cement/Lime/Silica Clay Handler (Bulk or Bar); Pneumatic Spiker; Deck/Engine/Winch Operator; Water Main & Cable Decking (Metallic or Non-metallic); Remote Controlled CompactorLaborers: Group 3 Plasterer Tender; Mason Tender; Mortar Mixer; Welder (Acetylene or Electric); Cutting Torch or Burner; Cement Gun Operator; Scaffold Builder (When Working for Plasterer or Mason)Laborers: Group 4 Dynamite ManPlasterer (Area #46)Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe - Crane - Front End Loader

How this rate compares in Knox County

At $49.67 per hour, the Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender rate in Knox County is in line with the county median of $49.75, and ranks 15 of 28 classifications by total prevailing wage.

Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender against all 28 classifications on Knox County determinations
This classification$49.67Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender
County median$49.75across all classifications in the county
County range$12.00 – $68.62lowest to highest total prevailing wage
Fringe share39%$19.20 of the $49.67 total

Of that total, $30.47 is base cash wage and $19.20 is fringe. Fringe may be satisfied with bona fide benefit plan contributions, paid in cash, or a mix — but it is owed either way, and it is owed at straight time on overtime hours.

Compare Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender rates elsewhere

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Questions about this rate

What is the prevailing wage for a Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender in Knox County, Indiana?

$49.67 per hour total — $30.47 base rate plus $19.20 in fringe benefits — under the federal determination covering building construction in Knox County, Indiana, dated Monday, May 18, 2026.

Does this rate apply to every project in Knox County?

No. It applies to building construction under federal funding. The same county carries different rates for Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy work, and a state or city determination may apply instead of or alongside the federal one. Match all three — classification, construction type and funding source — before using a rate.

Is the fringe benefit amount included in the $49.67?

Yes. $49.67 is the base rate of $30.47 plus $19.20 of fringe. The fringe can be paid into bona fide benefit plans, paid as cash wages, or split between the two.

Where does this Laborers: Group 1 Building & Construction Laborers; Scaffold Builders (Other Than for Masons or Plasterers); Ironworker Tender; Mechanic Tender; Civil Engineer Tender; Rodmen and Chainmen; Signalmen and Flagman, Window Washer & Cleaner; Waterboy and Toolhouseman; Roofer Tender; Railroad Worker; Masonry Wall Washer (Interior & Exterior); Cement Finisher Tender; Carpenter Tender; All Other Tenders Not Listed; Portable Water Pump With Discharge Up to 3""; Wiremesh; Fire Prevention; Fire Watch; Fire Stop Tender rate come from?

It is taken from the federal wage determination published on the official government source, linked above. WageFinder re-reads those sources weekly and does not alter the rates. For compliance, the government determination is the authoritative document.

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