Heavy Construction — St Louis, Minnesota
WD MN20260231-15539-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ARTICULATED HAULER in St Louis, Minnesota (construction type: heavy) is $44.67/hr base + $26.90/hr fringe = $71.57/hr total package (WD MN20260231-15539-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MN20260231-15539-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: St Louis
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 | $36.13 | $22.45 | $58.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BLASTER | $38.53 | $22.67 | $61.20 Above median | $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 | $45.69 | $30.93 | $76.62 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $47.45 | $31.75 | $79.20 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPET LAYER | $32.13 | $12.85 | $44.98 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $48.56 | $24.04 | $72.60 Above median +137% 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 | $49.02 | $34.18 | $83.20 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLAG PERSON | $40.81 | $28.08 | $68.89 Top 10% | $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 | $45.56 | $20.20 | $65.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $41.19 | $35.68 | $76.87 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $42.58 | $26.33 | $68.91 Top 10% +144% 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 | $42.58 | $26.33 | $68.91 Above median +144% 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 | $24.00 | $16.96 | $40.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINEMAN | $47.71 | $20.31 | $68.02 Above median +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $48.13 | $29.41 | $77.54 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFF-ROAD TRUCK | $44.67 | $26.90 | $71.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $45.50 | $27.69 | $73.19 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (; SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS) | $41.29 | $23.48 | $64.77 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $45.71 | $29.73 | $75.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER | $50.64 | $25.78 | $76.42 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPELAYER | $46.08 | $26.33 | $72.41 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.02 | $22.03 | $63.05 Above median +57% 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 | $42.58 | $26.33 | $68.91 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON | $40.81 | $28.08 | $68.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1: MECHANIC; TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER; TRUCK DRIVER | $40.88 | $24.70 | $65.58 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2: FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | $40.25 | $24.70 | $64.95 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3: BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER; BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR; THREE AXLE UNITS | $40.13 | $24.70 | $64.83 Top 10% +121% 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 | $39.85 | $24.70 | $64.55 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL MINER | $35.63 | $22.02 | $57.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND AND OPEN DITCH LABORER | $44.08 | $26.33 | $70.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WIRING SYSTEM TECHNICIAN | $44.61 | $20.61 | $65.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLER | $33.44 | $17.82 | $51.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Louis, 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 St Louis, 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.