Building Construction — Williams, North Dakota
WD ND20260032-17719-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Williams, North Dakota (construction type: building) is $48.00/hr base + $31.14/hr fringe = $79.14/hr total package (WD ND20260032-17719-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 21 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 | $33.16 | $15.24 | $48.40 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $23.85 | $8.07 | $31.92 +14% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.16 | $8.84 | $34.00 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC. FOOTNOTE: A.PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YEA | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $17.39 | $2.10 | $19.49 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $35.95 | $33.11 | $69.06 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.91 | $8.05 | $25.96 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.48 | $4.00 | $26.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.23 | $12.65 | $33.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $27.00 | $15.65 | $42.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.00 | $12.45 | $33.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $18.18 | $0.00 | $18.18 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $40.53 | $20.60 | $61.13 +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $40.53 | $20.60 | $61.13 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.29 | $12.80 | $38.09 +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.60 | $25.25 | $64.85 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $23.30 | $11.01 | $34.31 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $29.88 | $19.67 | $49.55 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Williams, 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 Williams, 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.