Highway Construction — Kandiyohi, Minnesota
WD MN20260238-15580-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ARTICULATED HAULER in Kandiyohi, Minnesota (construction type: highway) is $42.49/hr base + $25.00/hr fringe = $67.49/hr total package (WD MN20260238-15580-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 40 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260238-15580-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Kandiyohi
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
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 | $42.49 | $25.00 | $67.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER | $41.23 | $25.99 | $67.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BLASTER | $39.64 | $24.24 | $63.88 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 | $31.16 | $23.45 | $54.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $42.85 | $27.08 | $69.93 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $43.00 | $23.72 | $66.72 Above median +118% 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 | $41.00 | $23.10 | $64.10 Above median +64% 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 | $16.63 | $6.38 | $23.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | $17.50 | $2.79 | $20.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $46.00 | $34.11 | $80.11 Above median +79% 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 | $50.86 | $23.06 | $73.92 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $38.23 | $29.18 | $67.41 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF-ROAD TRUCK | $41.29 | $23.45 | $64.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $33.91 | $23.49 | $57.40 Above median +96% 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 | $41.97 | $25.92 | $67.89 +70% 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 | $54.79 | $30.58 | $85.37 Above median +113% 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 | $40.88 | $25.10 | $65.98 Above median +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN | $35.00 | $11.50 | $46.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $21.49 | $14.80 | $36.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1: MECHANIC; TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER; TRUCK DRIVER | $36.00 | $11.50 | $47.50 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2: FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | $33.00 | $11.50 | $44.50 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3: BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER; BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR; THREE AXLE UNITS | $31.00 | $11.50 | $42.50 +45% 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 | $23.70 | $6.91 | $30.61 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL MINER | $38.14 | $24.24 | $62.38 Above median | $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 | $41.42 | $18.16 | $59.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLER | $29.02 | $16.46 | $45.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kandiyohi, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Kandiyohi, 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.