Building Construction — Scott, Iowa
WD IA20260073-16758-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Scott, Iowa (construction type: building) is $36.06/hr base + $24.35/hr fringe = $60.41/hr total package (WD IA20260073-16758-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 | $36.06 | $24.35 | $60.41 Above median +157% 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 | $35.53 | $24.32 | $59.85 Above median +96% 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 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.29 | $28.45 | $60.74 Above median +131% 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 | $46.00 | $28.56 | $74.56 Above median +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $37.50 | $30.99 | $68.49 Above median +115% 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 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $30.06 | $24.10 | $54.16 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $19.39 | $8.17 | $27.56 Above median +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $31.56 | $24.10 | $55.66 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.13 | $13.56 | $39.69 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.15 | $8.10 | $32.25 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: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $31.32 | $19.05 | $50.37 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $18.61 | $0.00 | $18.61 -21% 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 |
| PLASTERER | $32.29 | $28.45 | $60.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.10 | $27.05 | $73.15 Above median +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $41.50 | $41.25 | $82.75 Top 10% +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $37.80 | $41.25 | $79.05 Above median +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER; PAVER; ROLLER | $41.50 | $41.25 | $82.75 +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 27.72 13.18 ROOFER | $21.92 | $5.07 | $26.99 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.80 | $20.25 | $53.05 Above median +112% 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 Scott, 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 Scott, 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.