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Ironworker prevailing wage in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
$98.39an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$48.74 base wage + $49.65 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES) · IRON0498-007
$78.33an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$44.66 base wage + $33.67 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:) · IRON0008-002
$78.33an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$44.66 base wage + $33.67 fringe benefits
IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:) · IRON0008-002
Manitowoc County uses the same ironworker rates as 6 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Manitowoc County, an ironworker must be paid at least $98.39 an hour: a $48.74 base wage plus $49.65 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260011 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $98.39 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260011, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier IRON0498-007 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Manitowoc County, an ironworker must be paid at least $78.33 an hour: a $44.66 base wage plus $33.67 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260010 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $78.33 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier IRON0008-002 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Manitowoc County, an ironworker must be paid at least $78.33 an hour: a $44.66 base wage plus $33.67 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260015 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $78.33 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier IRON0008-002 (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 Wisconsin repealed its local law from January 1, 2017 and its state law for projects bid after September 23, 2017 (2017 Act 59; WisDOT).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 7 ironworker rates for Manitowoc County, from $76.66 to $98.39 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $48.74 + $49.65
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) | $48.74 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $49.65 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $98.39 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $44.66 + $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) | $44.66 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $78.33 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $44.66 + $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) | $44.66 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $33.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $78.33 |
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 Manitowoc County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES)Building · IRON0498-007$98.39
- IRONWORKER (CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO AND WALWORTH (NORTHEASTERN PART) COUNTIES)Building · IRON0008-012$78.33
- IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:)Highway · IRON0008-002$78.33
- IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:)Heavy · IRON0008-002$78.33
- IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE (EXCEPT S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)Building · IRON0383-004$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)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 (CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO AND WALWORTH (NORTHEASTERN PART) COUNTIES)BuildingIRON0008-012 | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DODGE, FLORENCE, FOREST, GRANT, GREENE (EXCEPT S.E. TIP), GREEN LAKE, IOWA, JEFFERSON, JUNEAU, LAFAYETTE, LANGLADE, MARATHON, MARQUETTE, MENOMINEE, MONROE, PORTAGE, RICHLAND, SAUK, VERNON, WAUPACA, WAUSHARA, AND WOOD COUNTIES)BuildingIRON0383-004 | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES)BuildingIRON0498-007 | $48.74 | $49.65 | $98.39 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
| IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:)HighwayIRON0008-002 | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | 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 (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC, MARINETTE, OCONTO, OUTAGAMI, SHAWANO, SHEBOYGAN, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES:)HeavyIRON0008-002 | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | 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 Manitowoc County 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
- Manitowoc Countybase $48.74$98.39
- Calumet Countybase $44.66$78.33
- Brown Countybase $44.66$78.33
- Sheboygan Countybase $44.66$78.33
Ironworker rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
DOL's ironworker rates for Manitowoc County are the same as in 6 other counties: Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Shawano.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Manitowoc County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc County | IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES) | $48.74 | $98.39 | |
| Kewaunee County | IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3) AND WALWORTH (EXCEPT N.E. PART) COUNTIES) | $48.74 | $98.39 | same |
| Calumet County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 | −$20.06 |
| Brown County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 | −$20.06 |
| Sheboygan County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 | −$20.06 |
| Outagamie County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 | −$20.06 |
| Winnebago County | IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.66 | $78.33 | −$20.06 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- 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)).
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), wage determination WI20260011 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/WI20260011/1
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 Manitowoc County as CSV · Report an error