Building Construction — Bremer, Iowa
WD IA20260063-15092-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Bremer, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260063-15092-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.48 | $33.91 | $82.39 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $30.65 | $20.10 | $50.75 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $24.90 | $9.60 | $34.50 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $22.13 | $7.61 | $29.74 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.74 | $4.16 | $24.90 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.39 | $15.59 | $50.98 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $23.28 | $8.91 | $32.19 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $35.53 | $24.45 | $59.98 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $37.50 | $30.99 | $68.49 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $35.53 | $24.45 | $59.98 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.56 | $2.47 | $17.03 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $19.39 | $8.17 | $27.56 Above median +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $25.17 | $19.82 | $44.99 Top 10% +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.13 | $13.56 | $39.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.15 | $8.10 | $32.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $22.96 | $7.49 | $30.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $29.55 | $12.10 | $41.65 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $19.76 | $9.05 | $28.81 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $20.29 | $8.57 | $28.86 Bottom 10% -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $24.71 | $8.80 | $33.51 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $39.00 | $18.35 | $57.35 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, PAVER, ROLLER | $35.29 | $18.35 | $53.64 +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- LOADER | $37.62 | $18.35 | $55.97 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $21.92 | $5.07 | $26.99 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $22.57 | $9.41 | $31.98 Bottom 10% +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $45.99 | $26.42 | $72.41 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $30.65 | $20.10 | $50.75 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DAY; LABOR DAY; VETERAN'S DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING; & CHRISTMAS DAY | $56.30 | $38.44 | $94.74 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Bremer, IA — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Bremer, Iowa.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.