Building Construction — Woodbury, Iowa
WD IA20260077-15995-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Woodbury, Iowa (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.91/hr fringe = $82.39/hr total package (WD IA20260077-15995-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 | $29.80 | $17.16 | $46.96 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $30.72 | $19.43 | $50.15 +93% 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 | $18.70 | $5.53 | $24.23 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.68 | $16.95 | $57.63 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $23.50 | $8.25 | $31.75 Top 10% +35% 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 | $32.14 | $15.91 | $48.05 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $20.40 | $16.20 | $36.60 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.57 | $0.00 | $14.57 Above median -36% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.41 | $0.00 | $17.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.20 | $9.62 | $33.82 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 | $21.35 | $8.54 | $29.89 +27% 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 | $43.20 | $23.25 | $66.45 Above median +126% 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:- BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER, LOADER WITH OR WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS, PAVER, ROLLER ) | $31.44 | $18.35 | $49.79 +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- BULLDOZER, LOADER | $32.99 | $18.35 | $51.34 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $20.11 | $4.99 | $25.10 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT, AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $22.13 | $6.00 | $28.13 Bottom 10% -5% 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 Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, 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.