Residential Construction — Dane, Wisconsin
WD WI20260035-17058-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Dane, Wisconsin (construction type: residential) is $21.99/hr base + $4.44/hr fringe = $26.43/hr total package (WD WI20260035-17058-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $21.99 | $4.44 | $26.43 -9% 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 | $34.81 | $20.72 | $55.53 +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.67 | $4.10 | $25.77 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: 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 | $60.57 | $27.34 | $87.91 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $41.50 | $25.54 | $67.04 Above median +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $39.18 | $26.01 | $65.19 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $38.46 | $25.82 | $64.28 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Dane, 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 Dane, 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.