Residential Construction — Yellow Medicine, Minnesota
WD MN20260007-14357-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Yellow Medicine, Minnesota (construction type: residential) is $13.53/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.53/hr total package (WD MN20260007-14357-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 | $13.53 | $0.00 | $13.53 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $8.54 | $0.00 | $8.54 Bottom 10% -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $7.75 | $0.00 | $7.75 Bottom 10% -75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $11.75 | $3.50 | $15.25 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $10.28 | $0.00 | $10.28 -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.25 | $0.00 | $10.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $14.88 | $4.36 | $19.24 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Bottom 10% -79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $8.50 | $0.00 | $8.50 Bottom 10% -78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $8.15 | $0.00 | $8.15 Bottom 10% -78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $11.94 | $2.48 | $14.42 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Yellow Medicine, 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 Yellow Medicine, 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.