Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Aitkin County, Minnesota (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Aitkin County is $37.41 base + $25.21 fringe = $62.62 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Aitkin County. Minnesota also sets its own prevailing wage (MN DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MN rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MN20260027 | $37.41 | $25.21 | $62.62 |
| Heavy | Federal · MN20260233 | $36.00 | $24.26 | $60.26 |
| Residential | Federal · MN20260002 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Minnesota (they govern federally funded work); the MN state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Minnesota's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MN20260027
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MN20260027 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,496.40 in base wages plus $1,008.40 in fringe = $2,504.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team