Prevailing Wages in Wadena County, Minnesota
Prevailing wages in Wadena County, Minnesota run $12.00 to $87.36 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $58.15, and among the 48 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $22.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Articulated Hauler in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $75.48
Base Rate: $44.54 | Fringe: $30.94
#federal – Articulated Hauler in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $75.48
Base Rate: $44.54 | Fringe: $30.94
#federal – Asbestos Abatement Worker in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.54
Base Rate: $30.08 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Asbestos Abatement Worker in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $46.54
Base Rate: $30.08 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Blaster in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $20.90
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $5.40
#federal – Blaster in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.90
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $5.40
#federal – Boom Truck in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $67.12
Base Rate: $42.12 | Fringe: $25.00
#federal – Boom Truck in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $67.12
Base Rate: $42.12 | Fringe: $25.00
#federal – Bricklayer in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $55.73
Base Rate: $36.05 | Fringe: $19.68
#federal – Bricklayer in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $55.73
Base Rate: $36.05 | Fringe: $19.68
#federal – Carpenter in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $82.88
Base Rate: $50.01 | Fringe: $32.87
#federal – Carpenter in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.88
Base Rate: $50.01 | Fringe: $32.87
#federal – Carpet Layer (Linoleum) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Carpet Layer (Linoleum) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $2.00
#federal – Cement Mason in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.89
Base Rate: $42.29 | Fringe: $23.60
#federal – Cement Mason in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $65.89
Base Rate: $42.29 | Fringe: $23.60
#federal – Electrician in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $80.79
Base Rate: $47.46 | Fringe: $33.33
#federal – Electrician in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $80.79
Base Rate: $47.46 | Fringe: $33.33
#federal – Flag Person in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $45.83
Base Rate: $28.94 | Fringe: $16.89
#federal – Flag Person in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $45.83
Base Rate: $28.94 | Fringe: $16.89
#federal – Ground Person in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $20.38
#federal – Ground Person in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $20.38
#federal – Heating and Frost Insulator in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Heating and Frost Insulator in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Ironworker in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $87.36
Base Rate: $49.50 | Fringe: $37.86
#federal – Ironworker in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $87.36
Base Rate: $49.50 | Fringe: $37.86
#federal – Laborer: Common (General Labor Work) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $58.76
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Laborer: Common (General Labor Work) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.76
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Laborer: Landscaping (Gardener, Sod Layer and Nursery Operator) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $54.44
Base Rate: $31.66 | Fringe: $22.78
#federal – Laborer: Landscaping (Gardener, Sod Layer and Nursery Operator) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $54.44
Base Rate: $31.66 | Fringe: $22.78
#federal – Laborer: Skilled (Assisting Skilled Craft Journeyman) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $58.76
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Laborer: Skilled (Assisting Skilled Craft Journeyman) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.76
Base Rate: $34.50 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Landscaping Equipment (Includes Hydro Seeder or Mulcher, Sod Roller, Farm Tractor With Attachment Specifically Seeding, Sodding, or Plant, and Two-framed Forklift (excluding Front, Posit-track, and Skid Steer Loaders), No Earthwork or Grading for Elevations) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $40.96
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.96
#federal – Landscaping Equipment (Includes Hydro Seeder or Mulcher, Sod Roller, Farm Tractor With Attachment Specifically Seeding, Sodding, or Plant, and Two-framed Forklift (excluding Front, Posit-track, and Skid Steer Loaders), No Earthwork or Grading for Elevations) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $40.96
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.96
#federal – Millwright in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $58.11
Base Rate: $37.08 | Fringe: $21.03
#federal – Millwright in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.11
Base Rate: $37.08 | Fringe: $21.03
#federal – Off-road Truck in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $59.98
Base Rate: $37.43 | Fringe: $22.55
#federal – Off-road Truck in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.98
Base Rate: $37.43 | Fringe: $22.55
#federal – Painter (Including Hand Brushed, Hand Sprayed, and the Taping of Pavement Markings) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $29.16 | Fringe: $19.08
#federal – Painter (Including Hand Brushed, Hand Sprayed, and the Taping of Pavement Markings) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $29.16 | Fringe: $19.08
#federal – Pavement Marking or Marking Removal Equipment ((one or Two Person Operators); Self-propelled Truck or Trailer Mounted Units.) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $27.50 | Fringe: $20.74
#federal – Pavement Marking or Marking Removal Equipment ((one or Two Person Operators); Self-propelled Truck or Trailer Mounted Units.) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $27.50 | Fringe: $20.74
#federal – Piledriver (Including Vibratory Driver or Extractor for Piling and Sheeting Operations) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $82.88
Base Rate: $50.90 | Fringe: $31.98
#federal – Piledriver (Including Vibratory Driver or Extractor for Piling and Sheeting Operations) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $82.88
Base Rate: $50.90 | Fringe: $31.98
#federal – Pipefitter/Steamfitter in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.51
Base Rate: $24.18 | Fringe: $7.33
#federal – Pipefitter/Steamfitter in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $31.51
Base Rate: $24.18 | Fringe: $7.33
#federal – Pipelayer (Water, Sewer and Gas) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $62.26
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Pipelayer (Water, Sewer and Gas) in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $62.26
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Plumber in Wadena County, Minnesota – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.67
Base Rate: $43.63 | Fringe: $22.04
#federal – Plumber in Wadena County, Minnesota – Highway
Total Wage: $65.67
Base Rate: $43.63 | Fringe: $22.04
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wadena County, Minnesota?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Wadena County, Minnesota runs from $12.00 to $87.36 per hour, median $58.15. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Wadena County, Minnesota?
The determinations on this page cover Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Wadena County, Minnesota rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.