Highway Construction — Scott, Iowa
WD IA20260001-16758-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CABLE SPLICER in Scott, Iowa (construction type: highway) is $47.00/hr base + $28.56/hr fringe = $75.56/hr total package (WD IA20260001-16758-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABLE SPLICER | $47.00 | $28.56 | $75.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.67 | $31.94 | $66.61 Above median +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.12 | $28.39 | $61.51 Above median +134% 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 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 FLAGMAN; DUMPMAN; SPOTTER; BROOM MAN; LANDSCAPER; PLANTING & REMOVAL OF TREES; FENCING LABORERS; CLEANING OF FORMS OR LUMBER; LAYING | $33.77 | $23.60 | $57.37 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 ASPHALT RAKER OR LUTEMAN; PIPE SETTER ON SEWER OR WATER MAIN; GUNNITE NOZZLE MAN; ASPHALT OR CONCRETE CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRET | $34.27 | $23.60 | $57.87 Top 10% +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 CONCRETE SPECIALIST | $34.90 | $23.60 | $58.50 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $39.31 | $29.89 | $69.20 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER | $31.32 | $19.05 | $50.37 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: ELEVATED TANKS, BRIDGES, STACKS FLAG POLES, MFG, VESSELS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.$ 33.32 19.05 PAINTERS: DRYWALL TAPER | $31.82 | $19.05 | $50.87 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SIGN PAINTERS | $28.05 | $19.05 | $47.10 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY, STRUCTURAL STEEL AND SANDBLASTING, INDUSTRIAL | $31.82 | $19.05 | $50.87 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $34.67 | $31.94 | $66.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 1: CRANE; TOW OR PUSH BOAT | $43.50 | $41.25 | $84.75 +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 2: ASPHALT HEATER-PLANER UNIT; ASPHALT PAVER; ASPHALT PAVER SCREED; ASPHALT PLANT; AUTOMATIC CURBING MACHINE; BACKFI | $41.50 | $41.25 | $82.75 +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 3: ARTICULATED OFF-ROAD HAUL UNIT; ASPHALT BOOSTER; BOILER; CONVEYOR OVER 20 H.P.; DISTRIBUTOR; DRIVER ON TRUCK CRAN | $38.85 | $41.25 | $80.10 +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, GROUP 4: AIR COMPRESSOR; COMPACT LOADER; ENGINE DRIVEN WELDING MACHINE; MECHANICAL HEATER; SMALL OUTBOARD MOTOR BOAT; WATE | $37.80 | $41.25 | $79.05 +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2- 2 OR 3 AXLE TRUCKS HAULING MORE THAN 9 TONS BUT HAULING LESS THAN 16 TONS. A-FRAME WINCH TRUCKS, OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WHEN USE | $45.93 | $16.11 | $62.04 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3- 2, 3, AND 4 AXLES HAULING 16 TONS OR MORE, WATER PULLS, 5 AXLES OR MORE COMBINATION UNITS, WATER PULLS, ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK | $46.25 | $16.11 | $62.36 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4 OIL DISTRIBUTORS, LOWBOYS FOOTNOTE: A. PENSION: $52.80 PER DAY | $46.60 | $16.11 | $62.71 Top 10% +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5 DRIVERS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHILE EMPLOYED ON HAZARDOUS WASTE WORK FOOTNOTE: A. PENSION: $52.80 PER DAY | $47.71 | $16.11 | $63.82 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Scott, IA — Highway 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 highway 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.