Building Construction — Sac, Iowa
WD IA20260057-15992-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Sac, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260057-15992-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $17.93 | $4.10 | $22.03 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $17.50 | $3.39 | $20.89 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $16.59 | $2.86 | $19.45 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.02 | $6.36 | $28.38 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $16.35 | $2.88 | $19.23 Bottom 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $24.43 | $16.24 | $40.67 Above median +28% 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: STRUCTURAL | $35.53 | $24.45 | $59.98 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.48 | $1.37 | $13.85 Above median -40% 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 | $20.40 | $16.20 | $36.60 Above median +60% 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 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.64 | $14.47 | $41.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.14 | $18.26 | $43.40 Above median | $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: CRANE | $21.51 | $6.41 | $27.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.36 | $15.62 | $40.98 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $19.31 | $4.96 | $24.27 +3% 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 | $43.20 | $23.25 | $66.45 Above median +126% 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 | $32.99 | $18.35 | $51.34 Bottom 10% +74% 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: CLASS 3- FORKLIFT | $31.44 | $18.35 | $49.79 Bottom 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.53 | $4.57 | $20.10 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $33.82 | $21.58 | $55.40 +87% 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 Sac, 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.
| 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Sac, 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.