Building Construction — Dubuque, Iowa
WD IA20260065-15100-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Dubuque, Iowa (construction type: building) is $36.06/hr base + $24.35/hr fringe = $60.41/hr total package (WD IA20260065-15100-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $36.06 | $24.35 | $60.41 Above median +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $48.48 | $33.91 | $82.39 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $29.80 | $17.16 | $46.96 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.55 | $24.75 | $55.30 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.66 | $2.47 | $24.13 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.45 | $20.55 | $63.00 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: FLOOR COATING/EPOXY | $22.43 | $0.00 | $22.43 -14% 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 | $25.03 | $18.95 | $43.98 Above median +92% 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 | $25.03 | $18.95 | $43.98 Top 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $36.70 | $28.95 | $65.65 +116% 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 | $29.55 | $12.10 | $41.65 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $29.55 | $12.10 | $41.65 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.26 | $22.07 | $65.33 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.26 | $22.07 | $65.33 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $39.00 | $18.35 | $57.35 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER, ROLLER..$ 35.29 18.35 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 | $41.45 | $23.11 | $64.56 Above median +118% 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 |
| 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 Dubuque, 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.
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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 Dubuque, 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.