Residential Construction — Grundy, Iowa
WD IA20260025-15103-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Grundy, Iowa (construction type: residential) is $30.65/hr base + $20.10/hr fringe = $50.75/hr total package (WD IA20260025-15103-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $30.65 | $20.10 | $50.75 +66% 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 | $34.35 | $23.35 | $57.70 Above median +120% 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 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, MASON TENDER - BRICK, MASON TENDER - CONCRETE, PIPELAYER | $22.30 | $17.92 | $40.22 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 1- BACKHOE; EXCAVATOR | $39.00 | $18.35 | $57.35 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 2- BACKHOE; BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; LOADER; SCRAPER | $37.62 | $18.35 | $55.97 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 3- BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER/SKID LOADER; ROLLERS | $35.29 | $18.35 | $53.64 +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $29.28 | $17.53 | $46.81 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $15.04 | $3.82 | $18.86 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $33.95 | $17.87 | $51.82 Top 10% +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $34.11 | $17.87 | $51.98 Top 10% +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Grundy, IA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Grundy, 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.