Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Red Lake County, Minnesota (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Red Lake County is $48.53 base + $26.40 fringe = $74.93 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Red Lake 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 · MN20260089 | $48.53 | $26.40 | $74.93 |
| Heavy | Federal · MN20260232 | $33.92 | $26.79 | $60.71 |
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
- MN20260089
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MN20260089 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,941.20 in base wages plus $1,056.00 in fringe = $2,997.20 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
Operator in Aitkin Countyrate →Operator in Anoka Countyrate →Operator in Becker Countyrate →Operator in Beltrami Countyrate →Operator in Benton Countyrate →Operator in Big Stone Countyrate →Operator in Blue Earth Countyrate →Operator in Brown Countyrate →Boilermaker in Red Lake Countyrate →Bricklayer in Red Lake Countyrate →Carpenter in Red Lake Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Red Lake 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