Building Construction — La Crosse, Wisconsin
WD WI20260003-17050-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER in La Crosse, Wisconsin (construction type: building) is $45.88/hr base + $38.15/hr fringe = $84.03/hr total package (WD WI20260003-17050-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: WI20260003-17050-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Wisconsin (WI)
County: La Crosse
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 29
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 | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 Top 10% | $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 | $40.09 | $28.10 | $68.19 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $37.25 | $27.84 | $65.09 Above median +113% 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 |
| 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 BASIC HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YEARS OR MO | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 +275% 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 |
| IRONWORKER | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, GENERAL. NOTE: MASON TENDER $1.00 OVER GENERAL LABORER SCALE; PIPELAYER $1.00 OVER GENERAL LABORER SCALE | $37.70 | $19.97 | $57.67 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER. NOTE: MASON TENDER $1.00 OVER GENERAL LABORER SCALE; PIPELAYER $1.00 OVER GENERAL LABORER SCALE | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 +127% 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 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $42.00 | $28.85 | $70.85 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $22.99 | $13.29 | $36.28 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $39.75 | $25.10 | $64.85 Above median +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $50.94 | $25.98 | $76.92 Above median +104% 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 | $45.63 | $29.02 | $74.65 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $41.43 | $29.99 | $71.42 Above median +143% 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 | $8.33 | $22.22 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 Top 10% +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the La Crosse, 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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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 La Crosse, 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.