Residential Construction — Clay, Minnesota
WD MN20260024-15520-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Clay, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $36.71/hr base + $20.17/hr fringe = $56.88/hr total package (WD MN20260024-15520-res, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 36 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260024-15520-res
Revision: 2
Construction Type: residential
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Clay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $36.71 | $20.17 | $56.88 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $31.14 | $20.69 | $51.83 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.25 | $23.32 | $63.57 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.41 | $18.61 | $56.02 +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 Above median +78% 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 GROUP 1 (POLK) | $23.86 | $21.74 | $45.60 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK) | $28.07 | $21.74 | $49.81 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (POLK) | $24.20 | $21.74 | $45.94 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (POLK) | $28.47 | $21.74 | $50.21 +78% 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 COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER (CLAY) PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $20.21 | $14.97 | $35.18 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS GROUP 2 PIPELAYER (CLAY) PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $20.96 | $14.97 | $35.93 +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.25 | $17.52 | $44.77 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, MASON TENDER, PIPELAYER (CLAY COUNTY | $18.60 | $13.44 | $32.04 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, MASON TENDER, PIPELAYER (POLK COUNTY) | $20.87 | $17.39 | $38.26 +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER | $25.42 | $17.52 | $42.94 Top 10% +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $27.95 | $17.52 | $45.47 Top 10% +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 GRADER/BLADE | $32.98 | $15.85 | $48.83 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 GRADER/BLADE | $34.85 | $15.85 | $50.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 BACKHOE | $31.33 | $15.85 | $47.18 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 BACKHOE | $33.10 | $15.85 | $48.95 | $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 | $31.17 | $15.85 | $47.02 Bottom 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 | $15.85 | $48.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 LOADER UP TO 1 CU YD, TRACTOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE | $29.75 | $15.85 | $45.60 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 8 OILER | $26.80 | $15.85 | $42.65 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 8OILER..$ 28.29 15.85 OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 LOADER UP TO 1 CU YD, TRACTOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE | $31.42 | $15.85 | $47.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $19.00 | $3.00 | $22.00 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.61 | $8.66 | $31.27 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.50 | $30.33 | $77.83 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $48.74 | $21.34 | $70.08 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.01 | $16.72 | $52.73 Above median +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $32.71 | $16.99 | $49.70 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $35.37 | $21.12 | $56.49 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $35.76 | $23.17 | $58.93 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.03 | $28.95 | $68.98 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Clay, 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Clay, 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.