Residential Construction — Story, Iowa
WD IA20260020-15148-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Story, Iowa (construction type: residential) is $37.44/hr base + $19.12/hr fringe = $56.56/hr total package (WD IA20260020-15148-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $37.44 | $19.12 | $56.56 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.39 | $5.94 | $22.33 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.35 | $23.35 | $57.70 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $30.86 | $14.26 | $45.12 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $29.36 | $17.99 | $47.35 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.36 | $17.99 | $47.35 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $29.36 | $17.99 | $47.35 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 1- BACKHOE; EXCAVATOR | $35.02 | $21.94 | $56.96 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 2- BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; LOADER 35 H.P. AND OVER); SCRAPER | $34.70 | $21.94 | $56.64 Top 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CLASS 3- BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER/SKID LOADER; LOADER; ROLLER | $32.62 | $21.94 | $54.56 Top 10% +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $32.50 | $15.53 | $48.03 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $15.04 | $3.82 | $18.86 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Story, 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 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.