Heavy Construction — Goodhue, Minnesota
WD MN20260236-15576-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ARTICULATED HAULER in Goodhue, Minnesota (construction type: heavy) is $44.67/hr base + $26.90/hr fringe = $71.57/hr total package (WD MN20260236-15576-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260236-15576-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Goodhue
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $44.67 | $26.90 | $71.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER | $36.23 | $22.26 | $58.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BLASTER | $42.01 | $26.01 | $68.02 Top 10% | $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 | $47.25 | $26.90 | $74.15 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $36.05 | $19.68 | $55.73 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $49.82 | $29.92 | $79.74 Top 10% +157% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPET LAYER | $35.32 | $14.03 | $49.35 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $57.21 | $13.26 | $70.47 Above median +130% 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 | $45.61 | $26.90 | $72.51 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.37 | $26.13 | $74.50 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAG PERSON | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GROUND PERSON | $33.40 | $16.30 | $49.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | $43.90 | $23.05 | $66.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $44.85 | $35.72 | $80.57 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $30.04 | $21.16 | $51.20 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SKILLED | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 Above median +130% 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 | $30.04 | $21.16 | $51.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINEMAN | $46.32 | $20.12 | $66.44 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $41.70 | $31.81 | $73.51 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF-ROAD TRUCK | $44.67 | $26.40 | $71.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $34.78 | $24.83 | $59.61 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (; SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS) | $33.91 | $23.49 | $57.40 Above median | $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 | $55.94 | $34.50 | $90.44 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $42.51 | $26.01 | $68.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $50.16 | $28.23 | $78.39 Above median +96% 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 | $45.01 | $26.90 | $71.91 Top 10% +90% 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 | $44.67 | $26.90 | $71.57 Top 10% +89% 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 | $41.36 | $26.90 | $68.26 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $57.96 | $34.57 | $92.53 Top 10% +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN | $28.18 | $20.07 | $48.25 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $30.51 | $21.84 | $52.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1: MECHANIC; TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER; TRUCK DRIVER | $33.00 | $14.40 | $47.40 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2: FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | $54.24 | $0.01 | $54.25 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3: BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER; BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR; THREE AXLE UNITS | $32.00 | $13.00 | $45.00 Above median +53% 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 | $35.74 | $21.76 | $57.50 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL MINER | $33.51 | $22.39 | $55.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND AND OPEN DITCH LABORER | $40.51 | $26.01 | $66.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WIRING SYSTEM TECHNICIAN | $47.73 | $22.24 | $69.97 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLER | $26.49 | $12.40 | $38.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Goodhue, MN — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Goodhue, 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.