Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Blue Earth County, Minnesota (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Blue Earth County is $36.33 base + $24.83 fringe = $61.16 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Blue Earth 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 · MN20260033 | $36.33 | $24.83 | $61.16 |
| Heavy | Federal · MN20260237 | $33.91 | $23.49 | $57.40 |
| Residential | Federal · MN20260001 | $14.00 | $2.44 | $16.44 |
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
- MN20260033
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MN20260033 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,453.20 in base wages plus $993.20 in fringe = $2,446.40 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
Painter in Aitkin Countyrate →Painter in Anoka Countyrate →Painter in Becker Countyrate →Painter in Beltrami Countyrate →Painter in Benton Countyrate →Painter in Big Stone Countyrate →Painter in Brown Countyrate →Painter in Carlton Countyrate →Boilermaker in Blue Earth Countyrate →Bricklayer in Blue Earth Countyrate →Carpenter in Blue Earth Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Blue Earth Countyrate →
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