Highway Construction — Big Stone, Minnesota
WD MN20260234-15566-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ARTICULATED HAULER in Big Stone, Minnesota (construction type: highway) is $33.58/hr base + $26.79/hr fringe = $60.37/hr total package (WD MN20260234-15566-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 36 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260234-15566-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Big Stone
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTICULATED HAULER | $33.58 | $26.79 | $60.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $48.35 | $31.93 | $80.28 Above median +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOOM TRUCK | $30.21 | $22.55 | $52.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $35.88 | $23.20 | $59.08 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $41.69 | $28.29 | $69.98 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $45.17 | $24.22 | $69.39 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CRAWLER, HYDRAULIC BACKHOE AND/OR OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WITH SHOVEL-TYPE CONTROLS THREE CUBIC YARDS AND OVER MANUFACTURER.S RATED CAPACITY INCLUDING | $34.94 | $26.79 | $61.73 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.00 | $30.00 | $76.00 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAG PERSON | $27.50 | $20.74 | $48.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GROUND PERSON | $40.14 | $0.00 | $40.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $41.19 | $35.68 | $76.87 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $34.50 | $24.26 | $58.76 Top 10% +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SKILLED | $34.50 | $24.26 | $58.76 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDES HYDRO SEEDER OR MULCHER, SOD ROLLER, FARM TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT SPECIFICALLY SEEDING, SODDING, OR PLANT, AND TWO-FRA | $25.00 | $2.00 | $27.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINEMAN | $36.26 | $6.93 | $43.19 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $48.13 | $29.41 | $77.54 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF-ROAD TRUCK | $51.13 | $3.48 | $54.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.98 | $25.28 | $60.26 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (; SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS) | $35.00 | $13.24 | $48.24 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $49.46 | $30.23 | $79.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $47.91 | $20.04 | $67.95 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $38.00 | $24.26 | $62.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $44.78 | $23.04 | $67.82 Above median +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY/HEAVY GROUP 3: ASPHALT BITUMINOUS STABILIZER PLANT; CABLEWAY; CONCRETE MIXER, STATIONARY PLANT; DERRICK; DRAGLINE, C | $33.92 | $26.79 | $60.71 Bottom 10% +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY/HEAVY GROUP 4: AIR TRACK ROCK DRILL; AUTOMATIC ROAD MACHINE; BACKFILLER OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR; BIT | $33.58 | $26.79 | $60.37 Bottom 10% +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: HIGHWAY/HEAVY GROUP 6: CAT, CHALLENGER, OR SIMILAR TYPE OF TRACTORS, WHEN PULLING DISK OR ROLLER; CONVEYOR; DREDGE DECK HAND | $31.71 | $26.79 | $58.50 Bottom 10% +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $27.00 | $3.33 | $30.33 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN | $21.39 | $14.90 | $36.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $23.04 | $17.10 | $40.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1: MECHANIC; TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER; TRUCK DRIVER | $28.92 | $21.35 | $50.27 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2: FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | $35.66 | $18.07 | $53.73 Above median +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3: BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER; BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR; THREE AXLE UNITS | $31.93 | $25.00 | $56.93 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 4: BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR SPRAY OPERATOR; DUMP PERSON; GREASER; PILOT CAR DRIVER; RUBBER-TIRED, SELF-PROPELLED PACKER UNDER 8 TONS | $31.93 | $25.00 | $56.93 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND AND OPEN DITCH LABORER | $29.00 | $20.74 | $49.74 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Big Stone, MN — Highway 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.
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Big Stone, 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.