Residential Construction — Stevens, Minnesota
WD MN20260017-15605-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION MECHANIC in Stevens, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $8.62/hr base + $0.45/hr fringe = $9.07/hr total package (WD MN20260017-15605-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION MECHANIC | $8.62 | $0.45 | $9.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER & INSULATOR | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 -77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $8.50 | $0.00 | $8.50 Bottom 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $8.50 | $0.83 | $9.33 Bottom 10% -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $8.62 | $0.45 | $9.07 Bottom 10% -77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE; BULLDOZER; FRONT END LOADER; & GRADER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $8.43 | $0.45 | $8.88 Bottom 10% -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Stevens, 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 Stevens, 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.