Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages in Northern Mariana Islands

Select a county to view wage determinations for building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects in Northern Mariana Islands (CM).

Quick Answer

Northern Mariana Islands has 1 county with active Davis-Bacon wage determinations (4 total WDs) across four construction types — building, heavy, highway, and residential. Federal construction contracts of $2,000 or more in Northern Mariana Islands must pay no less than the DOL-published prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the project's county and construction type.

County Construction Types WDs
Mariana building heavy highway residential 4 View →
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Northern Mariana Islands State Prevailing Wage Law

State law: None currently in effect

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands does not have a separate prevailing wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded construction projects in the CNMI.

Verify before relying on this: state prevailing-wage laws change. The summary above is a general reference compiled from publicly available state-law materials and is not legal advice. Confirm the current status with the cited state agency or a qualified attorney before bidding or paying workers under it.

Federal contracts ≥ $2,000 in Northern Mariana Islands must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. Full compliance guide →