Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Iowa range from $19.60 to $46.40 an hour (median $28.70), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $16.90 to $20.38 an hour (median $17.41), plus health and welfare.
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How prevailing wage works in Iowa
Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Iowa may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.