Building Construction — Grand Forks, North Dakota
WD ND20260014-17799-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Grand Forks, North Dakota (construction type: building) is $48.00/hr base + $31.14/hr fringe = $79.14/hr total package (WD ND20260014-17799-bld, Rev. 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.00 | $31.14 | $79.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $23.47 | $12.34 | $35.81 +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $19.16 | $3.88 | $23.04 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.33 | $18.40 | $53.73 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $21.48 | $6.66 | $28.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $19.60 | $4.34 | $23.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.41 | $18.62 | $56.03 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $15.80 | $2.60 | $18.40 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.95 | $33.11 | $69.06 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.99 | $2.81 | $15.80 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.32 | $0.00 | $15.32 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.54 | $3.41 | $17.95 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $26.00 | $3.82 | $29.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.18 | $9.39 | $35.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $23.06 | $15.47 | $38.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $23.75 | $0.00 | $23.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $21.86 | $8.41 | $30.27 Top 10% +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.94 | $20.46 | $64.40 +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $30.72 | $18.33 | $49.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $21.64 | $4.98 | $26.62 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.34 | $22.67 | $57.01 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 27.27 7.76 ROOFER | $16.37 | $2.84 | $19.21 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.81 | $5.42 | $25.23 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Grand Forks, ND — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- 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.