Prevailing Wages in Adair County, Iowa

Prevailing wages in Adair County, Iowa run $16.90 to $94.74 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 28 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $44.75, and among the 27 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $16.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

#federal – Carpenter in Adair County, Iowa – Heavy

Total Wage: $63.78

Base Rate: $34.25 | Fringe: $29.53

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#federal – Boilermaker in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $82.39

Base Rate: $48.48 | Fringe: $33.91

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#federal – Bricklayer in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $46.96

Base Rate: $29.80 | Fringe: $17.16

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#federal – Carpenter in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $29.29

Base Rate: $21.75 | Fringe: $7.54

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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $58.38

Base Rate: $34.55 | Fringe: $23.83

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#federal – Electrician in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $34.51

Base Rate: $26.18 | Fringe: $8.33

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#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $48.89

Base Rate: $32.97 | Fringe: $15.92

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#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnotes: a. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Basic Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit for Employees With More Than 5 Years of Service, and 6% for Employees With Less Than 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; & Christmas Day in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $94.74

Base Rate: $56.30 | Fringe: $38.44

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#federal – Glazier in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $23.88

Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.88

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#federal – Insulator: Mechanical (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $22.20

Base Rate: $18.01 | Fringe: $4.19

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#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $62.10

Base Rate: $36.30 | Fringe: $25.80

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#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $40.67

Base Rate: $24.43 | Fringe: $16.24

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#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $23.43

Base Rate: $23.43

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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $20.94

Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $4.62

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#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $46.10

Base Rate: $28.57 | Fringe: $17.53

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#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $20.70

Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $2.70

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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $35.63

Base Rate: $24.43 | Fringe: $11.20

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#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $43.40

Base Rate: $25.14 | Fringe: $18.26

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#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $30.67

Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $8.36

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#federal – Operator: Loader in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $40.98

Base Rate: $25.36 | Fringe: $15.62

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#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $48.71

Base Rate: $32.41 | Fringe: $16.30

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#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $68.45

Base Rate: $45.20 | Fringe: $23.25

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#federal – Plumber in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $34.78

Base Rate: $23.94 | Fringe: $10.84

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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Class 1)- Forklift (On Steel Erection and Machinery Moving or Hoisting Above One Complete Story) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $56.96

Base Rate: $35.02 | Fringe: $21.94

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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Class 2)- Forklift (Other Than the Above) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $56.64

Base Rate: $34.70 | Fringe: $21.94

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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $58.87

Base Rate: $36.93 | Fringe: $21.94

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#federal – Roofer in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $16.90

Base Rate: $15.02 | Fringe: $1.88

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#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Adair County, Iowa – Building

Total Wage: $64.33

Base Rate: $39.38 | Fringe: $24.95

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Common questions

What is the prevailing wage in Adair County, Iowa?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 28 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Adair County, Iowa runs from $16.90 to $94.74 per hour, median $44.75. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Adair County, Iowa?

The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.

Are these federal or state rates?

This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.

How current are the Adair County, Iowa rates?

The most recent determination shown here is dated June 24, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.

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