Prevailing Wage for a Carpenter in Big Stone County, Minnesota (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Carpenter (Building construction) in Big Stone County is $33.14 base + $27.60 fringe = $60.74 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Big Stone 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 · MN20260032 | $33.14 | $27.60 | $60.74 |
| Heavy | Federal · MN20260234 | $49.46 | $30.23 | $79.69 |
| Residential | Federal · MN20260006 | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 |
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
- MN20260032
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MN20260032 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Carpenter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,325.60 in base wages plus $1,104.00 in fringe = $2,429.60 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