LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK) — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK)s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 6 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK) is $47.71/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $45.60 and $49.81/hr. The highest state average is Minnesota at $47.71/hr; the lowest is Minnesota at $47.71/hr.

Bottom 10%
$45.60
Median
$47.71
Average
$47.71
Top 10%
$49.81

Range: $45.60 – $49.81/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2061Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$47.71/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+112.3%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

Minnesota MN
Avg base: $25.97/hr
Avg total: $47.71/hr
6 rates

All Rates

6 county-level rates for LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK), ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Clay MN residential $23.86 $21.74 $45.60 WD →
Clay MN residential $28.07 $21.74 $49.81 WD →
Houston MN residential $23.86 $21.74 $45.60 WD →
Houston MN residential $28.07 $21.74 $49.81 WD →
Polk MN residential $23.86 $21.74 $45.60 WD →
Polk MN residential $28.07 $21.74 $49.81 WD →
Top-paying counties for LABORER GROUP 1 (POLK) →