H-2B jobs and employers in Iowa
535 H-2B job orders with work sites in Iowa were decided in fiscal years 2025–2026; the Department of Labor certified 4,653 workers. Median offered wage: $21.84 per hour. Most jobs start in: April, October, May.
Latest job orders
| Employer | Job title | Workers | Wage per hour | Location | Dates | Housing | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick, Inc. | Material Handlers | 4 | $22.79 | Edgewood, IA | Jun 3, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| All Around Town Outdoor Services LLC | Landscape Laborer | 4 | $19.33 | West Branch, IA | May 1, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | Website |
| J&J Hernandez Construction | Construction Laborers | 8 | $22.69 | Mcgregor, IA | May 11, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Boulder Contracting LLC | Construction Laborers | 20 | $23.49 | Ames, IA | Jun 14, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Turf Masters Lawn and Landscape | Landscapers | 6 | $20.26 | Dubuque, IA | Jun 13, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Taylor Construction Inc. | Construction Laborers | 5 | $23.61 | Janesville, IA | May 11, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Taylor Construction Inc. | Construction Laborers | 5 | $23.93 | New Vienna, IA | May 11, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Jones Contracting Corp. | Construction Laborer | 6 | $23.49 | West Point, IA | May 6, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | Lodging offered | Website |
| Ramms Construction LLC | Construction Laborer | 6 | $22.35 | Marshalltown, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Beck Excavating, Inc. | Labor | 7 | $22.36 | Spirit Lake, IA | May 1, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | — | Website |
| Energy Panel Structures, Inc. | Production Worker Helper | 15 | $22.50 | Graettinger, IA | May 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Energy Panel Structures, Inc. | Carpenter Helper | 15 | $15.66 | Graettinger, IA | May 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Flores Construction LLC | Construction Laborer | 1 | $23.14 | Ackley, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Culver's Lawn & Landscape Inc. | Landscape Laborer | 22 | $20.26 | Marion, IA | May 1, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| Midwest Contracting Services Inc | Carpenter Helper | 16 | $16.38 | Dewitt, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Castor Construction | Concrete Worker/Laborer | 22 | $27.53 | Fort Dodge, IA | May 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | Website |
| J&J Hernandez Construction | Construction Laborers | 8 | $22.69 | Postville, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Vintage Block LLC | Maids | 3 | $15.21 | Okoboji, IA | May 1, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| TCK Concrete, LLC | Concrete Laborer | 6 | $34.54 | West Burlington, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Boulder Contracting LLC | Construction Laborers | 12 | $22.22 | Creston, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC | Heavy Equipment Operators | 9 | $30.13 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Apr 5, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| TCK Concrete, LLC | Concrete Finisher | 6 | $27.53 | West Burlington, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| ESB Clark Heavy Construction Inc. | Backhoe Operator Helper | 3 | $20.48 | Red Oak, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Nolan's Lawn Care, LLC | Maintenance and Mowing Technician | 6 | $19.33 | Tiffin, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| OEL Construction Services, Inc. | Carpenter Helpers | 18 | $16.00 | Steamboat Rock, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 | — | — |
| Genuine Builders Inc. | Rebar Worker | 6 | $34.54 | Atlantic, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Genuine Builders Inc. | Concrete Finisher | 16 | $25.25 | Algona, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| All Around Town Outdoor Services LLC | Landscape Laborer | 4 | $19.33 | West Branch, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | Website |
| Minturn Inc | Carpenter Helper | 6 | $15.49 | Sioux City, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| King-Knutson Construction Inc. | Carpenter Helpers | 15 | $16.38 | Iowa Falls, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Dickey Construction, Inc. | Carpenter Helpers | 7 | $15.66 | Bradgate, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Nolt€s Custom Concrete, LLC | Construction Laborers | 4 | $22.69 | Orchard, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Energy Panel Structures, Inc. | Production Worker Helper | 15 | $22.50 | Graettinger, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Tanner Tracy Racing LLC | Thoroughbred Horse Groom | 12 | $15.54 | Altoona, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Gold-Eagle Cooperative | Semi-Truck Drivers | 2 | $26.08 | Goldfield, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Turf Masters Lawn and Landscape | Landscapers | 6 | $18.72 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Wicks Construction Inc | Construction Laborers | 10 | $23.61 | Cedar Falls, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| High Caliber Fiber LLC | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 3 | $31.56 | Masonville, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Blake Hershberger Enterprises, LLC | Construction Laborer | 20 | $23.76 | Kalona, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
| Manatt's, Inc. | Concrete Finisher | 5 | $27.53 | Williamsburg, IA | Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 | Lodging offered | — |
Employers with the most workers
Occupations
- Construction Laborers1,599
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers796
- Helpers--Carpenters521
- Team Assemblers257
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers225
- Helpers--Production Workers173
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers160
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers155
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers117
- Helpers--Roofers94
- Roofers92
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners75
- Animal Caretakers53
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators51
- Cooks, Restaurant42
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators34
- Carpenters32
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators31
- Segmental Pavers15
- Pipelayers14
- Light Truck Drivers13
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners12
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11
- Cooks, Fast Food11
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other11
Job orders are certified by the Department of Labor before the employer petitions USCIS; dates and wages are as filed. To apply for a job, use the employer's website if listed, the state workforce agency or seasonaljobs.dol.gov — never pay a recruiter for a job offer. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC H-2B Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2025–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).