Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Palo Alto County, Iowa (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Palo Alto County is $19.31 base + $4.96 fringe = $24.27 total per hour. Iowa has no separate state prevailing-wage law, so the federal Davis-Bacon rate is the prevailing wage.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · IA20260057 | $19.31 | $4.96 | $24.27 ⚑ |
⚑ Green marks the governing (higher-of) rate. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- IA20260057
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination IA20260057 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $772.40 in base wages plus $198.40 in fringe = $970.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Adair Countyrate →Painter in Adams Countyrate →Painter in Allamakee Countyrate →Painter in Appanoose Countyrate →Painter in Audubon Countyrate →Painter in Benton Countyrate →Painter in Black Hawk Countyrate →Painter in Boone Countyrate →Boilermaker in Palo Alto Countyrate →Bricklayer in Palo Alto Countyrate →Carpenter in Palo Alto Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Palo Alto Countyrate →
Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team