Residential Construction — Benton, Minnesota
WD MN20260021-15565-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Benton, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $43.86/hr base + $17.70/hr fringe = $61.56/hr total package (WD MN20260021-15565-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $43.86 | $17.70 | $61.56 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.71 | $20.17 | $56.88 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $52.00 | $32.80 | $84.80 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS $5 MILLION AND OVER | $50.45 | $31.14 | $81.59 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS UNDER $5 MILLION | $50.00 | $30.86 | $80.86 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $46.35 | $36.86 | $83.21 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.26 | $2.81 | $16.07 Above median -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 MASON TENDER PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $21.81 | $14.97 | $36.78 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 PIPELAYER PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $22.56 | $14.97 | $37.53 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 GRADER/BLADE | $34.85 | $15.95 | $50.80 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 BACKHOE | $33.10 | $15.95 | $49.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 5 BULLDOZER, CURB MACHINE, FORKLIFT, LOADER OVER 1 CU YD, MECHANIC, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRACTOR OVER D2 | $32.93 | $15.95 | $48.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 LOADER UP TO 1 CU YD, TRACTOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE | $31.42 | $15.95 | $47.37 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 8 OILER | $28.29 | $15.95 | $44.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY. PROJECTS UNDER $8,000: RECEIVE 80% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE | $24.91 | $13.31 | $38.22 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER. FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY | $53.16 | $32.21 | $85.37 +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $42.93 | $22.87 | $65.80 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $35.60 | $25.14 | $60.74 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Benton, MN — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Benton, Minnesota.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.