Residential Construction — St Louis, Minnesota
WD MN20260022-15539-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER (CARLTON, ST LOUIS) in St Louis, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $31.52/hr base + $17.64/hr fringe = $49.16/hr total package (WD MN20260022-15539-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 23 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 (CARLTON, ST LOUIS) | $31.52 | $17.64 | $49.16 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER (ST. LOUIS) | $28.29 | $22.88 | $51.17 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (CARLTON & ST. LOUIS) | $47.46 | $33.34 | $80.80 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ALL OTHER WORK (ST. LOUIS) | $45.83 | $32.90 | $78.73 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: UP TO & INCLUDING 6-PLEX UNDER ONE ROOF (ST. LOUIS) | $39.18 | $29.69 | $68.87 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 COMMON OR GENERAL, MASON TENDER (ST.LOUIS) | $20.62 | $16.25 | $36.87 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 PIPELAYER (ST.LOUIS) | $21.02 | $14.84 | $35.86 +27% 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 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 COMMON OR GENERAL (CARLTON, ST LOUIS) | $29.92 | $21.69 | $51.61 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 PIPELAYER (CARLTON, ST LOUIS) | $30.32 | $21.69 | $52.01 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 MASON TENDER (CARLTON, ST LOUIS) | $30.62 | $21.69 | $52.31 +85% 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 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 8 OILER | $28.29 | $15.95 | $44.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $29.86 | $16.35 | $46.21 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (ST. LOUIS) | $41.14 | $27.05 | $68.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $52.24 | $27.56 | $79.80 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER (CARLTON, ST. LOUIS) | $42.12 | $22.40 | $64.52 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CARLTON, ST. LOUIS) | $33.36 | $24.25 | $57.61 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (KOOCHICHING & ST. LOUIS COUNTIES) | $29.85 | $24.33 | $54.18 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Louis, 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 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.