Building Construction — Douglas, Wisconsin
WD WI20260007-15545-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER in Douglas, Wisconsin (construction type: building) is $49.17/hr base + $23.83/hr fringe = $73.00/hr total package (WD WI20260007-15545-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: WI20260007-15545-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Wisconsin (WI)
County: Douglas
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $49.17 | $23.83 | $73.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR | $25.36 | $8.37 | $33.73 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $46.52 | $34.63 | $81.15 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER & TILE SETTER | $48.60 | $29.31 | $77.91 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $40.79 | $27.90 | $68.69 Above median +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $47.22 | $31.90 | $79.12 Top 10% +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.46 | $33.34 | $80.80 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN. LOW VOLTAGE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF TELEDATA FACILITIES INCLUDING O | $31.17 | $20.08 | $51.25 Top 10% +42% 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 YEAR | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 +265% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $45.20 | $27.89 | $73.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 Top 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, GENERAL | $36.04 | $23.47 | $59.51 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER | $37.04 | $23.47 | $60.51 Top 10% +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $16.34 | $3.59 | $19.93 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER..$ 36.67 27.26 PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $38.17 | $27.26 | $65.43 +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: PAPERHANGER, SPRAY, TAPER | $38.77 | $27.26 | $66.03 +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL | $37.27 | $27.26 | $64.53 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL..$ 38.77 27.26 PAINTERS: PAPERHANGER, SPRAY, TAPER | $37.27 | $27.26 | $64.53 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $47.71 | $30.98 | $78.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $40.84 | $25.66 | $66.50 Above median +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $52.24 | $27.56 | $79.80 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.01 | $3.28 | $21.29 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $31.61 | $16.52 | $48.13 +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.68 | $29.73 | $81.41 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE & MARBLE FINISHER | $13.89 | $8.30 | $22.19 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $36.06 | $24.13 | $60.19 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $35.79 | $24.13 | $59.92 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Douglas, WI — 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Douglas, 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.