North Dakota prevailing wage rates: ND20260001
Highway construction in Adams, Barnes, Benson, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Divide, Dunn, Eddy, Emmons, Foster, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Grant, Griggs, Hettinger, Kidder, La Moure, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Nelson, Oliver, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Steele, Stutsman, Towner, Traill, Walsh, Ward, Wells, Williams Counties.
ND20260001, modification 5, published 10/01/2026. Official source on SAM.gov
Verify against the official determination before bidding. These rates are formatted from the published SAM.gov wage determination. The determination in your contract documents is what applies.
What changed since modification 4
- changed CARPENTER base $38.70 → $39.45 (+$0.75), fringe $9.00 → $9.75 (+$0.75) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER base $38.70 → $39.45 (+$0.75), fringe $9.00 → $9.75 (+$0.75) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed ELECTRICIAN: CASS COUNTY base $37.41 → $40.00 (+$2.59), fringe $16.75 → $19.36 (+$2.61) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SACK SHAKER (CEMENT AND MINERAL FILLER); PIPE HANDLER; DRILL RUNNER TENDER; SALAMANDER HEATER AND BLOWER TENDER; LIGHT TRUCK; PICKUP DRIVER; FLAGGERS AND PILOT CAR DRIVERS base $30.90 → $31.40 (+$0.50), fringe $3.40 → $3.90 (+$0.50) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed LABORER: GROUP 3: CAISSON WORKER; BOTTOM MAN (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER WATER AND GAS LINERS); CONCRETE MIXER OPERATOR (ONE BAG CAPACITY); MORTAR MIXER base $31.30 → $31.80 (+$0.50), fringe $3.40 → $3.90 (+$0.50) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed LABORER: GROUP 4: PIPE LAYERS (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER AND GAS LINES); DRILL RUNNER (INCLUDES WAGON CHURN OR AIR TRACK) POWDERMAN, GUNITE AND SANDBLAST, NOZZLEMAN, REINFORCING STEEL SETTERS/TIERS, CONCRETE FINISHERS TENDER base $32.05 → $32.55 (+$0.50), fringe $3.40 → $3.90 (+$0.50) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed TRUCK DRIVER: EUCLID OVER 20 YDS base $35.79 → $37.09 (+$1.30), fringe $19.28 → $19.98 (+$0.70) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS base $33.84 → $35.14 (+$1.30), fringe $19.28 → $19.98 (+$0.70) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
- changed TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI/AXLE TRUCK base $33.96 → $35.26 (+$1.30), fringe $19.28 → $19.98 (+$0.70) New rates effective 10/01/2026 (previously 10/01/2025).
10 classifications added, 10 removed or reworded
- added ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES $55.35 + $24.55 fringe
- removed ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES was $55.35 + $24.55 fringe
- added ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES $55.35 + $24.55 fringe
- removed ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES was $55.35 + $24.55 fringe
- added LABORER: GROUP 2: SEMI SKILLED LABORER; BULK CEMENT HANDLER; CONDUIT LAYER, TELEPHONE OR ELECTRICAL; FORM SETTER (PAVEMENT); GAS ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR; CHIPPING HAMMER, GRINDERS AND PAVING BRAKERS (TAMPER-DRIT) CONCRETE VIBRATOR OPERATOR; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE CURING MAN (NOT WATER); BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, DUMPER, RAKER AND FLOATED); KETTLEMAN (BITUMINOUS OR LEAD); CONCRETE BUCKET SIGNALMAN; POWER BUGGY OPERATOR; BRICK AND MASON TENDER; MULTIPLATE PIPELAYER; CULVERT PIPE LAYERS; CARPENTERS TENDERS $31.65 + $3.90 fringe
- removed LABORER: Group 2: Semi Skilled Laborer; Bulk Cement Handler; Conduit Layer, Telephone or Electrical; Form Setter (pavement); Gas Electric or pneumatic tool operator; Chipping Hammer, Grinders and Paving Brakers (tamper-drit) Concrete Vibrator Operator; Chain Saw Operator; Concrete Saw Operator; Concrete Curing Man (not water); Bituminous worker (Shoveler, Dumper, Raker and Floated); Kettleman (bituminous or lead); Concrete Bucket Signlman; Power Buggy Operator; Brick and Mason Tender; Multiplate Pipelayer; Culvert Pipe Layers; Carpenters Tenders was $31.15 + $3.40 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1: All Cranes 60 tons and over, Cranes doing piling, sheeting, dragline/clam work, Derrick(Guy & Stiff), Gentry Crane Operator, Helicopter Operator, Mole Operator or Tunnel Mucking Machine, Power Shovel 3-1/2 CY. and over and Traveling Tower Crane was $36.65 + $23.10 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2: All Cranes 59 tons and under, Backhoe Operator 3 CY. and over, Creter Crane, Dredge Operator 12' and Over,Equipment Dispatcher, Equipment Foreman, Finish Dozer, Finish Motor Grader, Front End Loader Operator 8 CY. and over, Master Mechanic (When supervising 5 or more Mechanics), Mon-o-rail Hoist Operator, Power Shovel up to and including 3-1/2 CY. and Tugboat was $35.25 + $23.10 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3: Lazer-Screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 CY. up to and including 2-1/2 CY., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator(electronic or manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver-Bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator,Dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 CY. up to and including 7-1/2 CY.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, all types, Mechanic or Welder(heavy duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-Hydro Hammer type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (Surface Planer) 43'' & over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or similar, Tractor with Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 HP. and over was $35.00 + $23.10 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4: Articulated/Off Road Hauler, Asphalt Dump Person (Controls the Spread of Asphalt), Asphalt Paving Screed Operator, Backhoe - up to and including 1/2 CY., Boring Machine locator, Console Board Operator, Curb Machine Operator, Distributor Operator (Bituminous), Forklift Operator, Front End Loader- 1-1/2 CY. up to and including 3 Cubic Yards (Machine Standard Mfg. Rating), Fuel/Lube Truck Operator, Grade Person (Responsible for Establishing and Determining Grade through Instrumentation), Gravel Screening Plant Operator (not Crushing or Washing), Greaser, Hydro-VAC and Hydro Excavator Self-Propelled, Longitudinal Float and Spray Operator, Micro surfacer Machine, Motor Grade Operator-Hual Roads, Paving Breaker-Hydro Hammer Type, Pugmill Operator, Push Tractor, Roller, Steel & Rubber on Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Rotomill Machine (Surface Planer), up to and including 42'', Rumble Strip Machine, Sand and Chip Spreader, Self-propelled Sheepsfoot Packer with or without Blade attachment, Self-propelled Traveling Soil Stabilizer, Sheepsfoot Packer with Dozer attatchment- 100 HP and over, Shouldering Machine, Slip Form, Curb & Gutter Operator, Slurry Seal Machine, Tamping Machine Operator, Tie Tamper and Ballast Machine, Trenching Machine Operator- 46 HP up to and including 99 HP, Truck Mechanic, Well Points, Tub Grinder was $34.85 + $23.10 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5: Boom Truck- A- Frame or Hydraulic 2 tons up to and including 7 tons, Broom-Self propelled, Concrete Saw (Power Operated), Cure Bridge Operator, Front End Loader Operator, less than 1-1/2 CY., Mobile Cement Mixer-Non-Truck, Power Actuated Auger & Horizontal Boring Machine Operator up to and including 5"", Roller, on other than Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Oilers, Vibrating Packer Operator (Pad Type) Self-propelled, Water Spraying Equipment-Self Propelled, Skidsteer Operator with Attachments was $34.00 + $23.10 fringe
- removed POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6: Brakeman or Switchman, Dredge or Tugboat Deckhand, Drill Truck Gravel/Testing Operator, Form Trench Digger (Power), Gunite Operator Gunall, Paint Machine Striping Operator, Pick-up Sweeper, 1CY. & over Hopper Capacity, Scissor Jack-Self Propelled Platform Lift, Straw Mulcher, Blower and Straw Press, Stump Chipper Operator, Tillage Equipment Operator, Tractor Pulling Compaction or Aerating Equipment and No Till Drills, Trenching Machine Operator-up to and including 45 HP., Assistant/Apprentice Operator was $33.20 + $23.10 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE $38.25 + $24.05 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2: ALL CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 3 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); CRETER CRANE; DREDGE OPERATOR 12� AND OVER; FINISH DOZER; FINISH MOTOR GRADER; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR 8 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MASTER MECHANIC (WHEN SUPERVISING 5 OR MORE MECHANICS); MON-O-RAIL HOIST OPERATOR; POWER SHOVEL UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TUGBOAT $36.85 + $24.05 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; AUTOMATED GRADE TRIMMER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 1 CUBIC YARD UP TO AND INCLUDING 2-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BOOM TRUCK, HYDRAULIC (8 TONS & OVER); CABLEWAY OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (ELECTRONIC OR MANUAL); CONCRETE MIXER PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PAVER � BRIDGE DECKS; CONCRETE PUMP; CONCRETE SPREADER OPERATOR & BELT PLACER; CRUSHING PLANT OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR; DREDGE OPERATOR OR ENGINEER 11'' AND UNDER; DRILL RIGS, HEAVY DUTY ROTARY OR CHUM OR CABLE DRILL; FRONT END LOADER - 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); GRAVEL WASHING & SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR; LAZER-SCREED OPERATOR; LOCOMOTIVE, ALL TYPES; MECHANIC OR WELDER (HEAVY DUTY); MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR; PAVING BREAKER � NON-HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING & BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR 6'' AND OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER; ROTO MILLING MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER) 43'' & OVER; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SLIP FORM CONCRETE PAVING OPERATOR; TANDEM PUSHED QUAD 9 OR SIMILAR; TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; TRENCHING MACHINE- 100 HP. AND OVER $36.60 + $24.05 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4: ARTICULATED/OFF ROAD HAULER; ASPHALT DUMP PERSON (CONTROLS THE SPREAD OF ASPHALT); ASPHALT PAVING SCREED OPERATOR; BACKHOE � UP TO AND INCLUDING 1/2 CUBIC YARD (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BORING MACHINE LOCATOR; CONSOLE BOARD OPERATOR; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR (BITUMINOUS); FORKLIFT OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER- 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); FUEL/LUBE TRUCK OPERATOR; GRADE PERSON (RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING GRADE THROUGH INSTRUMENTATION); GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR (NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING); GREASER; HYDRO VAC AND HYDRO EXCAVATOR SELF-PROPELLED; LONGITUDINAL FLOAT AND SPRAY OPERATOR; MICRO SURFACER MACHINE; MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR � HAUL ROADS; PAVING BREAKER � HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PUGMILL OPERATOR; PUSH TRACTOR; ROLLER, STEEL & RUBBER ON HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; ROTOMILL MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER), UP TO AND INCLUDING 42''; RUMBLE STRIP MACHINE; SAND AND CHIP SPREADER; SELF-PROPELLED SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH OR WITHOUT BLADE ATTACHMENT; SELF-PROPELLED TRAVELING SOIL STABILIZER; SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH DOZER ATTACHMENT � 100 HP AND OVER; SHOULDERING MACHINE; SLIP FORM, CURB & GUTTER OPERATOR; SLURRY SEAL MACHINE; TAMPING MACHINE OPERATOR; TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � 46 HP UP TO AND INCLUDING 99 HP; TRUCK MECHANIC; WELL POINTS; TUB GRINDER $36.45 + $24.05 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5: BOOM TRUCK- A- FRAME OR HYDRAULIC, 2 TONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7 TONS; BROOM � SELF-PROPELLED; CONCRETE SAW (POWER OPERATED); CURE BRIDGE OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, LESS THAN 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MOBILE CEMENT MIXER-NON-TRUCK; POWER ACTUATED AUGER & HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR UP TO AND INCLUDING 5�; ROLLER, ON OTHER THAN HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; OILERS; SKID STEER OPERATOR WITH ATTACHMENTS; VIBRATING PACKER OPERATOR (PAD TYPE) SELF-PROPELLED; WATER SPRAYING EQUIPMENT � SELF-PROPELLED $35.60 + $24.05 fringe
- added POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6: BRAKEMAN OR SWITCHMAN; DREDGE OR TUGBOAT DECKHAND; DRILL TRUCK GRAVEL/TESTING OPERATOR; FORM TRENCH DIGGER (POWER); GUNITE OPERATOR GUNALL; PAINT MACHINE STRIPING OPERATOR; PICK-UP SWEEPER, 1 CUBIC YARD & OVER HOPPER CAPACITY; SCISSOR JACK � SELF-PROPELLED PLATFORM LIFT; STRAW MULCHER, BLOWER AND STRAW PRESS; STUMP CHIPPER OPERATOR; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; TRACTOR PULLING COMPACTION OR AERATING EQUIPMENT AND NO TILL DRILLS; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � UP TO AND INCLUDING 45 HP $34.80 + $24.05 fringe
- removed TRUCK DRIVER: Tandem Tri Axle Semi, Low Boy and Off Road Heavy Duty End Dumps 20 yds & under was $34.27 + $19.28 fringe
- added TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI AXLE SEMI, LOWBOY, AND OFF ROAD HEAVY DUTY END DUMPS 20 YDS & UNDER $35.57 + $19.98 fringe
Rates per hour
Total = base + fringe. Fringe may be paid to bona fide benefit plans, in cash, or both.
| Classification | Base | Fringe | Total | Rate ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-018 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-018 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-019 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $31.32 | $14.69 | $46.01 | ELEC0714-019 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $47.00 | $22.21 | $69.21 | ELEC0714-019 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-019 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: BURLIEGH, MORTON, STARK | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-020 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: BURLIEGH, MORTON, STARK | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC0714-020 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS, GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA, RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER, TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC1426-002 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS, GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA, RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER, TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | ELEC1426-002 eff. 11/30/2025 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE | $38.25 | $24.05 | $62.30 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2: ALL CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 3 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); CRETER CRANE; DREDGE OPERATOR 12� AND OVER; FINISH DOZER; FINISH MOTOR GRADER; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR 8 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MASTER MECHANIC (WHEN SUPERVISING 5 OR MORE MECHANICS); MON-O-RAIL HOIST OPERATOR; POWER SHOVEL UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TUGBOAT | $36.85 | $24.05 | $60.90 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; AUTOMATED GRADE TRIMMER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 1 CUBIC YARD UP TO AND INCLUDING 2-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BOOM TRUCK, HYDRAULIC (8 TONS & OVER); CABLEWAY OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (ELECTRONIC OR MANUAL); CONCRETE MIXER PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PAVER � BRIDGE DECKS; CONCRETE PUMP; CONCRETE SPREADER OPERATOR & BELT PLACER; CRUSHING PLANT OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR; DREDGE OPERATOR OR ENGINEER 11'' AND UNDER; DRILL RIGS, HEAVY DUTY ROTARY OR CHUM OR CABLE DRILL; FRONT END LOADER - 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); GRAVEL WASHING & SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR; LAZER-SCREED OPERATOR; LOCOMOTIVE, ALL TYPES; MECHANIC OR WELDER (HEAVY DUTY); MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR; PAVING BREAKER � NON-HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING & BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR 6'' AND OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER; ROTO MILLING MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER) 43'' & OVER; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SLIP FORM CONCRETE PAVING OPERATOR; TANDEM PUSHED QUAD 9 OR SIMILAR; TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; TRENCHING MACHINE- 100 HP. AND OVER | $36.60 | $24.05 | $60.65 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4: ARTICULATED/OFF ROAD HAULER; ASPHALT DUMP PERSON (CONTROLS THE SPREAD OF ASPHALT); ASPHALT PAVING SCREED OPERATOR; BACKHOE � UP TO AND INCLUDING 1/2 CUBIC YARD (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BORING MACHINE LOCATOR; CONSOLE BOARD OPERATOR; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR (BITUMINOUS); FORKLIFT OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER- 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); FUEL/LUBE TRUCK OPERATOR; GRADE PERSON (RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING GRADE THROUGH INSTRUMENTATION); GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR (NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING); GREASER; HYDRO VAC AND HYDRO EXCAVATOR SELF-PROPELLED; LONGITUDINAL FLOAT AND SPRAY OPERATOR; MICRO SURFACER MACHINE; MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR � HAUL ROADS; PAVING BREAKER � HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PUGMILL OPERATOR; PUSH TRACTOR; ROLLER, STEEL & RUBBER ON HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; ROTOMILL MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER), UP TO AND INCLUDING 42''; RUMBLE STRIP MACHINE; SAND AND CHIP SPREADER; SELF-PROPELLED SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH OR WITHOUT BLADE ATTACHMENT; SELF-PROPELLED TRAVELING SOIL STABILIZER; SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH DOZER ATTACHMENT � 100 HP AND OVER; SHOULDERING MACHINE; SLIP FORM, CURB & GUTTER OPERATOR; SLURRY SEAL MACHINE; TAMPING MACHINE OPERATOR; TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � 46 HP UP TO AND INCLUDING 99 HP; TRUCK MECHANIC; WELL POINTS; TUB GRINDER | $36.45 | $24.05 | $60.50 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5: BOOM TRUCK- A- FRAME OR HYDRAULIC, 2 TONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7 TONS; BROOM � SELF-PROPELLED; CONCRETE SAW (POWER OPERATED); CURE BRIDGE OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, LESS THAN 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MOBILE CEMENT MIXER-NON-TRUCK; POWER ACTUATED AUGER & HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR UP TO AND INCLUDING 5�; ROLLER, ON OTHER THAN HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; OILERS; SKID STEER OPERATOR WITH ATTACHMENTS; VIBRATING PACKER OPERATOR (PAD TYPE) SELF-PROPELLED; WATER SPRAYING EQUIPMENT � SELF-PROPELLED | $35.60 | $24.05 | $59.65 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6: BRAKEMAN OR SWITCHMAN; DREDGE OR TUGBOAT DECKHAND; DRILL TRUCK GRAVEL/TESTING OPERATOR; FORM TRENCH DIGGER (POWER); GUNITE OPERATOR GUNALL; PAINT MACHINE STRIPING OPERATOR; PICK-UP SWEEPER, 1 CUBIC YARD & OVER HOPPER CAPACITY; SCISSOR JACK � SELF-PROPELLED PLATFORM LIFT; STRAW MULCHER, BLOWER AND STRAW PRESS; STUMP CHIPPER OPERATOR; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; TRACTOR PULLING COMPACTION OR AERATING EQUIPMENT AND NO TILL DRILLS; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � UP TO AND INCLUDING 45 HP | $34.80 | $24.05 | $58.85 | ENGI0049-021 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| CARPENTER | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CASS COUNTY | $40.00 | $19.36 | $59.36 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SACK SHAKER (CEMENT AND MINERAL FILLER); PIPE HANDLER; DRILL RUNNER TENDER; SALAMANDER HEATER AND BLOWER TENDER; LIGHT TRUCK; PICKUP DRIVER; FLAGGERS AND PILOT CAR DRIVERS | $31.40 | $3.90 | $35.30 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2: SEMI SKILLED LABORER; BULK CEMENT HANDLER; CONDUIT LAYER, TELEPHONE OR ELECTRICAL; FORM SETTER (PAVEMENT); GAS ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR; CHIPPING HAMMER, GRINDERS AND PAVING BRAKERS (TAMPER-DRIT) CONCRETE VIBRATOR OPERATOR; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE CURING MAN (NOT WATER); BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, DUMPER, RAKER AND FLOATED); KETTLEMAN (BITUMINOUS OR LEAD); CONCRETE BUCKET SIGNALMAN; POWER BUGGY OPERATOR; BRICK AND MASON TENDER; MULTIPLATE PIPELAYER; CULVERT PIPE LAYERS; CARPENTERS TENDERS | $31.65 | $3.90 | $35.55 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3: CAISSON WORKER; BOTTOM MAN (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER WATER AND GAS LINERS); CONCRETE MIXER OPERATOR (ONE BAG CAPACITY); MORTAR MIXER | $31.80 | $3.90 | $35.70 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| LABORER: GROUP 4: PIPE LAYERS (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER AND GAS LINES); DRILL RUNNER (INCLUDES WAGON CHURN OR AIR TRACK) POWDERMAN, GUNITE AND SANDBLAST, NOZZLEMAN, REINFORCING STEEL SETTERS/TIERS, CONCRETE FINISHERS TENDER | $32.55 | $3.90 | $36.45 | SAND2025-001 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: EUCLID OVER 20 YDS | $37.09 | $19.98 | $57.07 | TEAM0638-004 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS | $35.14 | $19.98 | $55.12 | TEAM0638-004 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI AXLE SEMI, LOWBOY, AND OFF ROAD HEAVY DUTY END DUMPS 20 YDS & UNDER | $35.57 | $19.98 | $55.55 | TEAM0638-004 eff. 10/01/2026 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI/AXLE TRUCK | $35.26 | $19.98 | $55.24 | TEAM0638-004 eff. 10/01/2026 |
Footnotes
- Executive Order 13658
- Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
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Welders receive the rate for the craft performing the work to which welding is incidental. Classifications not listed may be added after award through the conformance process (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)). Executive Order minimum wages and paid sick leave may also apply; the official document has the full text.
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