Highway Construction — Nobles, Minnesota
WD MN20260240-15593-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ARTICULATED HAULER in Nobles, Minnesota (construction type: highway) is $42.49/hr base + $25.00/hr fringe = $67.49/hr total package (WD MN20260240-15593-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260240-15593-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Nobles
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 | $36.23 | $22.26 | $58.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $35.15 | $27.02 | $62.17 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOOM TRUCK | $30.21 | $22.55 | $52.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $23.44 | $4.18 | $27.62 -36% vs market | $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 | $47.78 | $22.69 | $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 | $34.94 | $26.79 | $61.73 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.00 | $10.46 | $52.46 +34% 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 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Bottom 10% | $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 | $25.88 | $16.57 | $42.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINEMAN | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $41.66 | $35.90 | $77.56 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF-ROAD TRUCK | $25.31 | $19.70 | $45.01 Bottom 10% | $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 | $34.64 | $19.70 | $54.34 Bottom 10% +36% 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 | $34.00 | $6.88 | $40.88 +2% 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 | $33.92 | $26.79 | $60.71 Bottom 10% +61% 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 | $33.58 | $26.79 | $60.37 Bottom 10% +60% 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 | $31.71 | $26.79 | $58.50 Bottom 10% +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $28.40 | $16.65 | $45.05 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN | $30.51 | $21.84 | $52.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $20.94 | $11.11 | $32.05 | $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 | $36.25 | $17.45 | $53.70 Above median +83% 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 | $37.54 | $21.36 | $58.90 Above median +101% 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 | $38.14 | $24.68 | $62.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Nobles, 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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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 Nobles, 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.