P07_Wage Determination IA20260068.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (IA20260068) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Johnson County, Iowa, effective January 2, 2026. The decision supersedes a prior determination (IA20250068) and applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists detailed hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages for 31 construction classifications including boilermakers ($48.48/hour), tile setters ($36.00/hour), carpenters ($34.14/hour), elevator mechanics ($56.30/hour), power equipment operators ($35.29-$39.00/hour), ironworkers ($35.53-$37.50/hour), laborers ($16.52-$28.33/hour), painters ($19.76-$29.55/hour), cement masons ($32.29/hour), pipefitters ($45.51/hour), plumbers ($45.51/hour), sheet metal workers ($41.45/hour), electricians ($26.78/hour), and various other trades. Fringe benefits range from 4.24% to 38.435% depending on classification. The determination includes footnotes addressing vacation pay credits and paid holidays. The document also notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for 2025. Unlisted classifications may be added after award per 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii). The wage determination appeals process is outlined, with contact information provided for the Branch of Wage Surveys and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations at the U.S. Department of Labor.