Heavy Construction — Iron, Utah
WD UT20260019-17683-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 19, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Iron, Utah (construction type: heavy) is $14.75/hr base + $3.03/hr fringe = $17.78/hr total package (WD UT20260019-17683-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.75 | $3.03 | $17.78 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.00 | $0.56 | $14.56 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CHAIN SAW AND POWER DRILL | $20.85 | $8.65 | $29.50 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, NAIL GUN, PIPELAYER, POT TENDER | $20.59 | $8.65 | $29.24 +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FORMWORKER | $20.85 | $8.65 | $29.50 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $9.00 | $0.36 | $9.36 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: POWDERMAN | $21.65 | $8.65 | $30.30 +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SANDBLASTER | $20.85 | $8.65 | $29.50 Bottom 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE, EXCLUDES NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION | $13.61 | $0.00 | $13.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $11.38 | $0.00 | $11.38 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $30.78 | $16.09 | $46.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BLADE/GRADER, BOOM, BULLDOZER, CRANE, MECHANIC, TRENCHER | $35.68 | $17.57 | $53.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT OILER | $22.03 | $11.88 | $33.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $10.89 | $0.00 | $10.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOE | $13.63 | $0.00 | $13.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PASS, SWAMP BUGGY/ MARSH BUGGY, OR SIMILAR TYPE EQUIPMENT, TEAM DRIVER, WATER TRUCK PREMIUM PAY: ADD $2.25 TO THE ABOVE RATE FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIF | $41.90 | $15.75 | $57.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PREMIUM PAY: ADD $2.25 TO THE ABOVE RATE FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS: LOW BOY AND TRUCK MECHANIC | $46.65 | $15.75 | $62.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PREMIUM PAY: ADD $2.25 TO THE ABOVE RATE FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS: STRINGER TRUCK | $46.02 | $15.75 | $61.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Iron, UT — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Iron, Utah.
- 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.