Residential Construction — Grand Forks, North Dakota
WD ND20260003-17799-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Grand Forks, North Dakota (construction type: residential) is $32.68/hr base + $13.42/hr fringe = $46.10/hr total package (WD ND20260003-17799-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 | $32.68 | $13.42 | $46.10 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER (CARPENTERS) | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 Top 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.85 | $0.00 | $9.85 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.61 | $1.06 | $14.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $14.64 | $0.00 | $14.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.94 | $17.69 | $56.63 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER | $33.20 | $14.62 | $47.82 Bottom 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR, BATT & BLOWN | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.41 | $0.00 | $8.41 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.39 | $0.00 | $8.39 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $18.10 | $0.00 | $18.10 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $8.13 | $0.00 | $8.13 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORK) | $12.62 | $0.00 | $12.62 -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $39.04 | $23.99 | $63.03 +109% 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 — 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 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.