DOL_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for federal construction contracts in Minnesota (General Decision Number MN20260235, effective 05/18/2026).

The wage determination covers heavy and highway construction work in five Minnesota counties: Benton, Isanti, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 78 distinct job classifications applicable to federal construction projects in this geographic area. Wage rates range from $22.00 to $61.28 per hour for base wages, with fringe benefits ranging from $0.00 to $35.72 per hour depending on the classification. Key classifications include wiring systems installer ($31.25 base/$16.34 fringes), truck drivers in various groups ($22.00-$26.50 base wages), power equipment operators ($40.02-$45.61 base wages), and laborers in specialized categories ($30.04-$44.00 base wages). The determination includes rate identifiers indicating whether rates are union-negotiated (four-letter codes beginning with union acronyms), weighted union averages (UAVG identifiers), survey rates (SU identifiers), or state-adopted rates (SA identifiers). The document notes that Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave applies to all covered contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. Unlisted classifications needed for work not included in the scope may be added after award only as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii).