Residential Construction — Clearwater, Minnesota
WD MN20260009-15521-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER in Clearwater, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $11.15/hr base + $0.90/hr fringe = $12.05/hr total package (WD MN20260009-15521-res, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER | $11.15 | $0.90 | $12.05 Top 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $9.95 | $0.50 | $10.45 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/FINISHER | $8.25 | $0.00 | $8.25 -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 Bottom 10% -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $10.60 | $0.20 | $10.80 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, 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.