Residential Construction — Chippewa, Wisconsin
WD WI20260025-17042-res · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Chippewa, Wisconsin (construction type: residential) is $30.21/hr base + $22.26/hr fringe = $52.47/hr total package (WD WI20260025-17042-res, Rev. 2).
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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 | $30.21 | $22.26 | $52.47 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.37 | $7.29 | $31.66 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.29 | $25.21 | $69.50 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - BRICK | $23.90 | $16.48 | $40.38 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | $9.05 | $34.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | $9.58 | $35.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT | $44.92 | $27.35 | $72.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT..$ 44.62 27.35 OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.29 | $25.98 | $67.27 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $33.73 | $16.34 | $50.07 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $36.50 | $30.29 | $66.79 Above median +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chippewa, WI — 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 Chippewa, Wisconsin.
- 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.