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Prevailing Wages in Franklin County, Iowa

Prevailing wages in Franklin County, Iowa run $12.00 to $94.74 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 32 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $32.67, and among the 30 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $9.95. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

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#federal – Carpenter in Franklin County, Iowa – Heavy
Total Wage: $63.78
Base Rate: $34.25  |  Fringe: $29.53
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#federal – Boilermaker in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $82.39
Base Rate: $48.48  |  Fringe: $33.91
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#federal – Carpenter, Includes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $31.10
Base Rate: $20.94  |  Fringe: $10.16
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#federal – Caulker in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $25.39
Base Rate: $17.21  |  Fringe: $8.18
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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $18.72
Base Rate: $16.99  |  Fringe: $1.73
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#federal – Electrician in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $34.78
Base Rate: $25.02  |  Fringe: $9.76
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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 Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $94.74
Base Rate: $56.30  |  Fringe: $38.44
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#federal – Insulator: Mechanical (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation) in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $22.76
Base Rate: $18.09  |  Fringe: $4.67
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#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $62.10
Base Rate: $36.30  |  Fringe: $25.80
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#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $40.67
Base Rate: $24.43  |  Fringe: $16.24
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#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $59.98
Base Rate: $35.53  |  Fringe: $24.45
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $18.44
Base Rate: $15.21  |  Fringe: $3.23
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#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $20.70
Base Rate: $18.00  |  Fringe: $2.70
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $41.11
Base Rate: $26.64  |  Fringe: $14.47
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#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $43.40
Base Rate: $25.14  |  Fringe: $18.26
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#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $30.67
Base Rate: $22.31  |  Fringe: $8.36
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#federal – Operator: Crane in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $27.92
Base Rate: $21.51  |  Fringe: $6.41
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#federal – Operator: Loader in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $40.98
Base Rate: $25.36  |  Fringe: $15.62
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#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Franklin 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 Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $68.45
Base Rate: $45.20  |  Fringe: $23.25
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#federal – Plumber in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $35.27
Base Rate: $25.66  |  Fringe: $9.61
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Class 2)- Forklift (Used for Steel Erection or Machinery Moving) in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $55.97
Base Rate: $37.62  |  Fringe: $18.35
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#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Class 3)- Forklift (Other Than Above) in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $53.64
Base Rate: $35.29  |  Fringe: $18.35
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#federal – Roofer in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $20.10
Base Rate: $15.53  |  Fringe: $4.57
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#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct, and HVAC Unit Installation in Franklin County, Iowa – Building
Total Wage: $34.25
Base Rate: $24.11  |  Fringe: $10.14
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#federal – Carpenter in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $16.35
Base Rate: $13.36  |  Fringe: $2.99
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#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $15.95
Base Rate: $13.73  |  Fringe: $2.22
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#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $11.47  |  Fringe: $0.95
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#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $17.87
Base Rate: $14.88  |  Fringe: $2.99
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#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
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#federal – Plumber in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $15.58
Base Rate: $14.04  |  Fringe: $1.54
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#federal – Truck Driver in Franklin County, Iowa – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
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Common questions

What is the prevailing wage in Franklin County, Iowa?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 32 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Franklin County, Iowa runs from $12.00 to $94.74 per hour, median $32.67. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Franklin County, Iowa?

The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Residential 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 Franklin 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.