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Ironworker prevailing wage, Milwaukee County group, Wisconsin (4 counties)
DOL sets the same ironworker rates, row for row, in 4 counties: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$81.19an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$47.52 base wage + $33.67 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY · IRON0008-005
$81.19an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$47.52 base wage + $33.67 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · IRON0008-003
$81.19an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$47.52 base wage + $33.67 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · IRON0008-003
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 4 counties, an ironworker must be paid at least $81.19 an hour: a $47.52 base wage plus $33.67 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $81.19 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier IRON0008-005 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 4 counties, an ironworker must be paid at least $81.19 an hour: a $47.52 base wage plus $33.67 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260010 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $81.19 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier IRON0008-003 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 4 counties, an ironworker must be paid at least $81.19 an hour: a $47.52 base wage plus $33.67 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260015 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $81.19 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier IRON0008-003 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Wisconsin repealed its local law from January 1, 2017 and its state law for projects bid after September 23, 2017 (2017 Act 59; WisDOT).
DOL lists 5 ironworker rates for each of these counties, from $76.66 to $81.19 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $47.52 + $33.67
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $47.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $81.19 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $47.52 + $33.67
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $47.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $81.19 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $47.52 + $33.67
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $47.52 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $81.19 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Wisconsin change log lists what each one changed.
Every ironworker rate in the Milwaukee County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAYBuilding · IRON0008-005$81.19
- IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Highway · IRON0008-003$81.19
- IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Heavy · IRON0008-003$81.19
- IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE, (EXCLUDING S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, ROCK (NORTHERN AREA, VICINITY OF EDGERTON AND MILTON), SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)Highway · IRON0383-001$76.66
- IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE, (EXCLUDING S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, ROCK (NORTHERN AREA, VICINITY OF EDGERTON AND MILTON), SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)Heavy · IRON0383-001$76.66
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAYBuildingIRON0008-005 | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HighwayIRON0008-003 | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE, (EXCLUDING S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, ROCK (NORTHERN AREA, VICINITY OF EDGERTON AND MILTON), SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)HighwayIRON0383-001 | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E. 2/3), WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HeavyIRON0008-003 | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE, (EXCLUDING S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, ROCK (NORTHERN AREA, VICINITY OF EDGERTON AND MILTON), SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)HeavyIRON0383-001 | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
How the Milwaukee County group compares
The main ironworker rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Wisconsin
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Milwaukee County groupbase $47.52$81.19
- Waukesha Countybase $47.52$81.19
- Racine Countybase $47.52$81.19
- Walworth Countybase $44.66$78.33
Which county is in which ironworker group
Every Wisconsin county with a ironworker rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County group, 23 localities: Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Dodge, Florence, Forest, Grant, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Langlade, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Vernon, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood | IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES) | $48.74 | $98.39 |
| Fond du Lac County group, 7 localities: Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Shawano | IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES) | $48.74 | $98.39 |
| Green County | IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3), ROCK (SOUTH OF EDGERTON AND MILTON), AND WALWORTH (S.W. 1/3) COUNTIES:) | $48.74 | $98.39 |
| Barron County group, 10 localities: Barron, Buffalo, Clark, Dunn, Jackson, Pepin, Polk, Rusk, Taylor, Trempealeau | IRONWORKER (BARRON, BUFFALO, CLARK, DUNN, JACKSON, PEPIN, POLK, RUSK, TAYLOR AND TREMPEALEAU COUNTIES) | $46.35 | $83.21 |
| Eau Claire County group, 2 localities: Chippewa, Eau Claire | IRONWORKER | $46.35 | $83.21 |
| St. Croix County group, 2 localities: Pierce, St. Croix | IRONWORKER | $46.35 | $83.21 |
| Milwaukee County group, 4 localities: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.52 | $81.19 |
| Kenosha County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.52 | $81.19 |
| Racine County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.52 | $81.19 |
| Oneida County group, 10 localities: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Iron, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Vilas, Washburn | IRONWORKER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, IRON, LINCOLN, ONEIDA, PRICE, SAWYER, VILAS AND WASHBURN COUNTIES) | $42.89 | $79.75 |
| Douglas County | IRONWORKERS | $42.89 | $79.75 |
| Winnebago County group, 3 localities: Calumet, Sheboygan, Winnebago | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 |
| Brown County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 |
| Outagamie County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 |
| Walworth County | IRONWORKER (CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO AND WALWORTH (NORTHEASTERN PART) COUNTIES) | $44.66 | $78.33 |
| Dane County | IRONWORKER | $44.00 | $76.66 |
| La Crosse County | IRONWORKER | $44.00 | $76.66 |
| Marathon County | IRONWORKER | $44.00 | $76.66 |
| Rock County | IRONWORKER (ROCK COUNTY (NORTHERN AREA, VICINITY OF EDGERTON AND MILTON)) | $44.00 | $76.66 |
8 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 11 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Milwaukee · Ozaukee · Washington · Waukesha
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Milwaukee: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Ozaukee: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Washington: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Waukesha: WI20260001 Mod 1
We read every active Wisconsin Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Wisconsin rate as CSV · Report an error