B03_-_Service_Contract_Act_WD___2015-4959_-_Rev_29.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for Minnesota counties (Aitkin, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, and Pine). The wage determination, numbered 2015-4959 (Revision 29, effective 5/13/2026), establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees working in this region.

The document lists over 200 occupational classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates ranging from $14.01 to $58.23. Occupational categories include administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional positions, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation. All occupations listed receive fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week, $222.00 weekly, or $962.00 monthly) or $5.89 per hour under Executive Order 13786 ($283.60 weekly or $882.27 monthly). The determination includes specialized notes on hazardous pay differentials (4-8 percent), night pay and Sunday premiums for air traffic controllers and weather observers, uniform allowances, and exemptions for certain computer professionals meeting specific compensation and duties requirements. Conformance procedures are detailed for contractors needing to classify unlisted occupations, with a formal process requiring submission to the Department of Labor for approval.