Building Construction — Louisa, Iowa
WD IA20260061-16756-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Louisa, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260061-16756-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: IA20260061-16756-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Iowa (IA)
County: Louisa
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 | $25.93 | $9.70 | $35.63 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.25 | $29.53 | $63.78 Above median +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $23.30 | $12.28 | $35.58 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: FORM WORK ONLY | $34.25 | $29.53 | $63.78 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.12 | $11.07 | $32.19 Above median +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $31.82 | $19.05 | $50.87 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS INSTALLATION | $23.58 | $9.15 | $32.73 Top 10% +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $19.04 | $7.32 | $26.36 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $25.29 | $15.89 | $41.18 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.30 | $25.80 | $62.10 Above median +95% 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 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.25 | $6.93 | $24.18 Above median +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.81 | $0.00 | $14.81 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $25.03 | $18.95 | $43.98 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $29.36 | $17.99 | $47.35 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $28.57 | $17.53 | $46.10 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.00 | $2.70 | $20.70 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $35.93 | $28.05 | $63.98 +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.31 | $15.35 | $42.66 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $27.55 | $22.85 | $50.40 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $22.31 | $8.36 | $30.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.80 | $17.19 | $42.99 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $32.41 | $16.30 | $48.71 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $46.10 | $27.05 | $73.15 Above median +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $31.85 | $15.12 | $46.97 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 1- CRANE | $43.50 | $41.25 | $84.75 +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 1- FORKLIFT | $35.02 | $21.94 | $56.96 Top 10% +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 2- FORKLIFT | $41.50 | $41.25 | $82.75 Top 10% +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 2- FORKLIFT | $37.62 | $18.35 | $55.97 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 2- FORKLIFT | $34.70 | $21.94 | $56.64 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 3- FORKLIFT | $35.29 | $18.35 | $53.64 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $40.75 | $18.35 | $59.10 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.93 | $21.94 | $58.87 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.00 | $3.91 | $17.91 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $37.12 | $22.22 | $59.34 +100% 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 Louisa, 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 Louisa, 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.