Residential Construction — Pocahontas, Iowa
WD IA20260009-15144-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Pocahontas, Iowa (construction type: residential) is $29.80/hr base + $17.16/hr fringe = $46.96/hr total package (WD IA20260009-15144-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 10 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 | $29.80 | $17.16 | $46.96 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.00 | $3.47 | $16.47 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.73 | $2.22 | $15.95 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.59 | $0.76 | $12.35 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.88 | $2.99 | $17.87 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $14.04 | $1.54 | $15.58 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: HVAC DUCT WORK ONLY | $32.67 | $13.55 | $46.22 Top 10% +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $33.82 | $21.58 | $55.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, 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.