Building Construction — Wayne, Iowa
WD IA20260060-15153-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Wayne, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260060-15153-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 34 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 | $34.80 | $19.24 | $54.04 +77% 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 | $21.75 | $7.54 | $29.29 +13% 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 | $32.97 | $15.92 | $48.89 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.18 | $8.33 | $34.51 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $20.00 | $3.88 | $23.88 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR: MECHANICAL | $18.01 | $4.19 | $22.20 -6% 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, STRUCTURAL | $23.43 | $0.00 | $23.43 -26% 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 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.32 | $4.62 | $20.94 Above median -9% 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 | $28.57 | $17.53 | $46.10 Top 10% +101% 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: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $26.90 | $12.38 | $39.28 Above median +71% 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 | $24.43 | $11.20 | $35.63 Above median | $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: LOADER | $25.36 | $15.62 | $40.98 Top 10% | $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 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.20 | $23.25 | $68.45 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $23.94 | $10.84 | $34.78 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 1- FORKLIFT | $35.02 | $21.94 | $56.96 Top 10% +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 1- FORKLIFT | $33.54 | $18.35 | $51.89 Bottom 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CLASS 2- FORKLIFT | $34.70 | $21.94 | $56.64 Above median +92% 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: CRANE | $36.93 | $21.94 | $58.87 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $34.54 | $18.35 | $52.89 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.02 | $1.88 | $16.90 -25% 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 |
| 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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.