Residential Construction — Steele, Minnesota
WD MN20260001-15604-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Steele, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $11.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $11.00/hr total package (WD MN20260001-15604-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 | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $12.18 | $1.10 | $13.28 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL TAPER | $10.69 | $0.00 | $10.69 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.05 | $4.23 | $18.28 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $7.86 | $0.00 | $7.86 -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER | $8.50 | $0.00 | $8.50 Above median -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $14.00 | $2.44 | $16.44 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $14.58 | $4.67 | $19.25 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.26 | $2.44 | $15.70 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.96 | $0.00 | $12.96 -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.68 | $0.00 | $12.68 -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $10.14 | $1.82 | $11.96 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $8.80 | $0.00 | $8.80 -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Steele, 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 Steele, 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.