Residential Construction — Ward, North Dakota
WD ND20260002-17607-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER (CARPENTERS) in Ward, North Dakota (construction type: residential) is $12.46/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $12.46/hr total package (WD ND20260002-17607-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER (CARPENTERS) | $12.46 | $0.00 | $12.46 Top 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIANS) | $12.00 | $3.26 | $15.26 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $12.53 | $0.00 | $12.53 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $10.79 | $0.00 | $10.79 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER (PAINTERS) | $10.36 | $0.00 | $10.36 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (PLUMBERS) | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $12.33 | $2.05 | $14.38 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SHEET METAL WORKER) | $33.64 | $23.60 | $57.24 +51% 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 Ward, 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 Ward, 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.