SMART Local 45 pays sheet metal worker (includes hvac duct and unit installation) members $39.38/hr in straight-time wages, and $64.33/hr once benefit and fringe contributions are added, effective June 1, 2024 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the Des Moines, IA hall before quoting an offer.
SMART Local 45 SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) — effective June 1, 2024 · source U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071
| Base hourly wage | $39.38/hr | Straight-time sheet metal worker (includes hvac duct and unit installation) rate on the current wage determination, before fringes. |
|---|---|---|
| Total package | $64.33/hr | Wage plus all employer-paid benefit and fringe contributions per hour worked. |
| Approximate annual wage | $78,760/yr | Derived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel. |
| Effective date | June 1, 2024 | Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 wage determination. |
| Classification | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | Rate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination. |
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| Classification | Base/hr | Fringe/hr | Total package/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $39.38 | $24.95 | $64.33 |
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IA20260071 - Building - Polk County, Iowa, federal rate line SHEE0045-002. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.
| Effective | Base | Fringe | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2020 | $35.60 | $20.97 | IA20220071 rev. 10 |
| 06/01/2024 | $39.38 | $24.95 | IA20260071 rev. 1 |
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 45 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (515) 262-7421 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Five-year apprenticeship; Pre-hire drug screening. Source: Hall-published source
The hall lists: Medical, prescription and dental coverage, Pension with survivor benefits, Annuity plan, Weekly disability benefits. Source: Hall-published source
Address: 4534 NW 6th Drive Des Moines IA 50313 US. Phone: (515) 262-7421. Website: https://www.smw45.org.
Roughly 39% of the SMART Local 45 package is employer-paid benefits and fringes rather than wages, which is why the package figure and a take-home hourly rate are not the same number.
| Benefit & fringe contributions | $24.95/hr | Derived: total package minus base wage. This is the employer's combined hourly contribution to the funds, not take-home pay. |
|---|---|---|
| What the contributions fund | Health & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry funds | Standard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule. |
| Paid on | Every hour worked | Fringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member. |
Effective: June 1, 2024 · Moderate confidence
The negotiated rate on this primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
Last cross-checked against the source: Oct 5, 2026.
View the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 source
SMART Local 45 — 4534 Nw 6th Drive Des Moines IA 50313. (515) 262-7421. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.
SMART Local 45's sourced sheet metal worker (includes hvac duct and unit installation) union rate is $39.38/hr in base wages and $64.33/hr for the total package, effective June 1, 2024. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.
$39.38/hr in base wages for sheet metal worker (includes hvac duct and unit installation), or $64.33/hr counting employer-paid benefits and fringes, effective June 1, 2024 per the U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 wage determination.
June 1, 2024. The negotiated rate on this primary source (U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.
No — the $39.38/hr base is wages only. Employers contribute roughly $24.95/hr more per hour worked to health and welfare, pension, annuity and training funds, which is the difference between the base and the $64.33/hr package.
No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.
Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 5, 2026 (14 days ago). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.