Residential Construction — Hennepin, Minnesota
WD MN20260019-15556-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Hennepin, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $40.63/hr base + $28.42/hr fringe = $69.05/hr total package (WD MN20260019-15556-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $40.63 | $28.42 | $69.05 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $59.00 | $35.79 | $94.79 Top 10% +142% 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 COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, ASPHALT RAKER, MASON TENDER, PLASTER TENDER, TOP PERSON | $28.46 | $15.82 | $44.28 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 BOTTOM PERSON, MASON TENDER, PIPELAYER | $28.96 | $15.82 | $44.78 Above median +59% 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 |
| 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 3 DRAGLINE | $33.44 | $15.95 | $49.39 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 7 SELF PROPELLED VIBRATING PACKER | $30.30 | $15.95 | $46.25 | $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 | $31.45 | $17.85 | $49.30 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY | $59.54 | $33.26 | $92.80 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY | $48.32 | $25.54 | $73.86 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY | $45.01 | $26.53 | $71.54 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hennepin, 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 Hennepin, 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.