Residential Construction — Lake of the Woods, Minnesota
WD MN20260013-20043-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $17.15/hr base + $1.85/hr fringe = $19.00/hr total package (WD MN20260013-20043-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 | $17.15 | $1.85 | $19.00 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $14.35 | $0.70 | $15.05 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $9.57 | $1.73 | $11.30 Bottom 10% -71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OVER $14,000.00 | $13.80 | $4.62 | $18.42 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OVER $14,000.00 | $14.35 | $4.76 | $19.11 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS UNDER $14,000.00 | $11.25 | $3.94 | $15.19 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS UNDER $14,000.00 | $11.80 | $4.09 | $15.89 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $14.35 | $0.70 | $15.05 -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.50 | $0.65 | $9.15 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $10.40 | $0.65 | $11.05 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $10.50 | $0.65 | $11.15 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $12.47 | $1.59 | $14.06 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $9.35 | $1.59 | $10.94 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $14.45 | $1.59 | $16.04 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $13.45 | $1.59 | $15.04 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $13.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 | $19.59 | $2.90 | $22.49 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | $19.25 | $2.90 | $22.15 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | $18.45 | $2.90 | $21.35 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 | $17.84 | $2.90 | $20.74 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 | $17.50 | $2.90 | $20.40 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | $17.33 | $2.90 | $20.23 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 7 | $15.82 | $2.90 | $18.72 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 8 | $14.70 | $2.90 | $17.60 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 9 | $14.14 | $2.90 | $17.04 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods, 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.