Building Construction — Story, Iowa
WD IA20260074-15148-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Story, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260074-15148-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.48 | $33.91 | $82.39 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER AND STONEMASON | $37.44 | $19.12 | $56.56 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $23.78 | $11.17 | $34.95 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.55 | $23.83 | $58.38 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $23.92 | $4.18 | $28.10 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $18.16 | $3.94 | $22.10 -6% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $37.50 | $30.99 | $68.49 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $37.80 | $23.54 | $61.34 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.06 | $4.32 | $20.38 Above median -11% 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: PIPELAYER | $16.11 | $0.00 | $16.11 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $33.57 | $20.75 | $54.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.70 | $9.13 | $34.83 Above median | $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 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $19.77 | $6.64 | $26.41 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.20 | $23.25 | $68.45 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $45.20 | $23.25 | $68.45 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $35.02 | $21.94 | $56.96 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BULLDOZER; FORKLIFT; LOADER | $34.70 | $21.94 | $56.64 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS; FORKLIFT; PAVER; ROLLER | $32.62 | $21.94 | $54.56 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.87 | $4.96 | $23.83 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.38 | $24.95 | $64.33 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $37.44 | $19.12 | $56.56 Above median +126% 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 Story, 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 Story, 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.