Building Construction — Harrison, Iowa
WD IA20260067-15982-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Harrison, Iowa (construction type: building) is $38.26/hr base + $20.54/hr fringe = $58.80/hr total package (WD IA20260067-15982-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 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 | $38.26 | $20.54 | $58.80 Above median +150% 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 | $34.80 | $19.24 | $54.04 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $21.61 | $9.92 | $31.53 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.29 | $28.45 | $60.74 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $20.89 | $67.29 Above median +123% 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 | $38.82 | $17.04 | $55.86 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.57 | $0.00 | $14.57 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.11 | $0.00 | $16.11 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.41 | $0.00 | $17.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.20 | $9.62 | $33.82 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 | $21.35 | $8.54 | $29.89 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $19.77 | $6.64 | $26.41 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.20 | $23.25 | $66.45 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $45.20 | $23.25 | $68.45 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS, PAVER, ROLLER | $34.70 | $21.94 | $56.64 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BULLDOZER, LOADER | $32.62 | $21.94 | $54.56 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $20.11 | $4.99 | $25.10 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $31.07 | $9.72 | $40.79 +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $34.80 | $19.24 | $54.04 Above median +116% 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 | $55.88 | $38.44 | $94.32 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Harrison, 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 Harrison, 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.