General Decision WI20260005 05182026.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (WI20260005) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Dane County, Wisconsin, effective May 18, 2026. The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal construction contracts in the specified geographic area.

The wage determination covers numerous construction trade classifications including asbestos removal workers ($45.88/hour base rate, $38.15 fringe), boilermakers ($46.52/$34.63), bricklayers ($30.37–$41.78/$28.66–$29.79), carpenters ($42.45/$28.78), electricians ($31.17–$48.55/$20.08–$25.91), elevator mechanics ($65.17/$38.44), equipment operators across multiple groups ($41.60–$50.53/$27.89), ironworkers ($44.00/$32.66), laborers ($36.65–$37.70/$19.97), painters ($37.65/$21.17), glaziers ($48.97/$24.77), plasterers ($38.22–$40.28/$27.54–$30.40), plumbers ($60.57/$27.34), pipefitters ($58.92/$31.34), sprinkler fitters ($51.68/$29.73), sheet metal workers ($51.92/$34.78), and tile/marble finishers with multiple specializations ($8.73–$25.36/$3.28–$8.37). The determination includes detailed hazardous waste premiums for various EPA protection levels. Modification 1 was published May 18, 2026, reflecting updated rates and classifications. The document references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, and provides guidance on wage determination appeals processes and rate identifier classifications used in the survey methodology.