Prevailing wage rates · Minnesota · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Clay, Houston and Polk Counties, Minnesota
Residential construction · MN20260024 modification 2, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 37 classifications for residential work in Clay, Houston and Polk Counties, Minnesota. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $11.50 an hour (laborer: landscape) to $83.21 (ironworker: structural (houston)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Scope
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (consisting of single family homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)
What changed this year
First published January 2, 2026, this sheet is now on modification 2, and its rates have changed in 1 modification. Of the 37 rates we can follow line by line from the first publication to today, 1 is higher.
If you bid the job or set pay from an earlier copy, find your trades below. The rates that bind you are the ones in the modification written into your contract.
Latest change
May 18, 2026 · modification 2
Classification names reworded; no change among the 37 lines we could match
SAM.gov reworded this sheet’s classification names in this modification, so not every line can be matched to the one before. Only lines matched with certainty are compared here; nothing is guessed. If your trade is not listed, compare it against your contract’s copy.
Earlier modifications
January 30, 2026 · modification 11 rate raised
- Plumber: 1 rate raised by $2.40 an hour
Every line that changed (1)
Classification Was Now Change PLUMBER $46.34 + $21.34 $48.74 + $21.34 +$2.40 (+3.5%)
Compared line by line from each modification as published on SAM.gov. A line we could not pair with certainty is left out rather than guessed.
Rates by classification
These are the rates in modification 2 as published on SAM.gov. The determination and modification written into your contract are the ones that bind you; check that number before relying on this table. Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from and its year; a survey year long past means the rate has not been surveyed since. A marker means the group changed in this modification. In the Since column, a dash means SAM.gov reworded the line during the year and it cannot be matched to the first publication with certainty. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Since Jan 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP1382-030 · Carpenters agreement, April 29, 2024 | |||||
| CARPENTER (HOUSTON) | $36.71 | $20.17 | $56.88 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| CARP1934-004 · Carpenters agreement, April 29, 2024 | |||||
| CARPENTER (CLAY, POLK) | $31.14 | $20.69 | $51.83 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| ELEC0343-017 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, September 1, 2025 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN (HOUSTON) | $40.25 | $23.32 | $63.57 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ELEC1426-019 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN (CLAY, POLK) | $37.41 | $18.61 | $56.02 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ENGI0049-062 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2011 | |||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 8 OILER. (CLAY, POLK) | $26.80 | $15.85 | $42.65 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 LOADER UP TO 1 CU YD, TRACTOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE. (CLAY, POLK) | $29.75 | $15.85 | $45.60 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 5…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 5 BULLDOZER, CURB MACHINE, FORKLIFT, LOADER OVER 1 CU YD, MECHANIC, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRACTOR OVER D2. (CLAY, POLK) | $31.17 | $15.85 | $47.02 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 BACKHOE (CLAY, POLK) | $31.33 | $15.85 | $47.18 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 GRADER/BLADE (CLAY, POLK) | $32.98 | $15.85 | $48.83 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| ENGI0049-063 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2011 | |||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 8OILER. (HOUSTON) | $28.29 | $15.85 | $44.14 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 6 LOADER UP TO 1 CU YD, TRACTOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE. (HOUSTON) | $31.42 | $15.85 | $47.27 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 5…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 5 BULLDOZER, CURB MACHINE, FORKLIFT, LOADER OVER 1 CU YD, MECHANIC, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRACTOR OVER D2.(HOUSTON) | $32.93 | $15.85 | $48.78 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 4 BACKHOE (HOUSTON) | $33.10 | $15.85 | $48.95 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 GRADER/BLADE (HOUSTON) | $34.85 | $15.85 | $50.70 | no change | Agreement, 2011 |
| IRON0512-039 · Ironworkers agreement, April 4, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (CLAY, POLK) | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| IRON0512-040 · Ironworkers agreement, April 4, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (HOUSTON) | $46.35 | $36.86 | $83.21 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABO0405-016 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2019 | |||||
| LABORERS: (3) MASON TENDER (BRICK, CEMENT/CONCRETE) (HOUSTON) | $25.42 | $17.52 | $42.94 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| LABORERS: (2) PIPELAYER (HOUSTON) | $27.95 | $17.52 | $45.47 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| LABORERS: (1) COMMON OR GENERAL (HOUSTON) | $27.25 | $17.52 | $44.77 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| LABO0563-024 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2012 | |||||
LABORERS GROUP 2…Full textLABORERS GROUP 2 PIPELAYER (CLAY (EXCEPT CITY OF MOORHEAD)) PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $20.96 | $14.97 | $35.93 | no change | Agreement, 2012 |
LABORERS GROUP 1…Full textLABORERS GROUP 1 COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER (BRICK, CEMENT/CONCRETE) (CLAY (EXCEPT CITY OF MOORHEAD)) PROJECTS OVER $950,000: $1.75 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $20.21 | $14.97 | $35.18 | no change | Agreement, 2012 |
| LABO0563-025 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2012 | |||||
LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER…Full textLABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, MASON TENDER (BRICK,CEMENT/CONCRETE), PIPELAYER (CLAY (CITY OF MOORHEAD) COUNTY | $18.60 | $13.44 | $32.04 | no change | Agreement, 2012 |
| LABO1097-006 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2017 | |||||
LABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER…Full textLABORERS: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, MASON TENDER (BRICK,CEMENT/CONCRETE), PIPELAYER (POLK (CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS) COUNTY) | $20.87 | $17.39 | $38.26 | no change | Agreement, 2017 |
| LABO1097-021 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2023 | |||||
LABORER GROUP 2…Full textLABORER GROUP 2 (POLK (EXCLUDING THE CITY LIMITS OF EAST GRAND FORKS)) (Projects under $760,000:) | $24.20 | $21.74 | $45.94 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
LABORER GROUP 2…Full textLABORER GROUP 2 (POLK (EXCLUDING THE CITY LIMITS OF EAST GRAND FORKS)) (Projects $760k and over) | $28.47 | $21.74 | $50.21 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
LABORER GROUP 1…Full textLABORER GROUP 1 (POLK (EXCLUDING THE CITY LIMITS OF EAST GRAND FORKS)) (Projects under $760,000:) | $23.86 | $21.74 | $45.60 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
LABORER GROUP 1…Full textLABORER GROUP 1 (POLK (EXCLUDING THE CITY LIMITS OF EAST GRAND FORKS)) (Projects $760k and over) | $28.07 | $21.74 | $49.81 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
| PAIN0681-024 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 5, 2025 | |||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY (HOUSTON) | $19.00 | $3.00 | $22.00 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| PAIN0884-027 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, June 1, 2010 | |||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY (CLAY, POLK) | $22.61 | $8.66 | $31.27 | no change | Agreement, 2010 |
| PLUM0006-012 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2024 | |||||
| PLUMBER (HOUSTON) | $47.50 | $30.33 | $77.83 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| PLUM0011-026 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2025 | |||||
| PLUMBER (CLAY, POLK) | $48.74 | $21.34 | $70.08 | +$2.40 (+3.5%) | Agreement, 2025 |
| ROOF0096-059 · Roofers agreement, May 1, 2017 | |||||
| ROOFER (CLAY, POLK) | $36.01 | $16.72 | $52.73 | no change | Agreement, 2017 |
| ROOF0096-060 · Roofers agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
| ROOFER (HOUSTON) | $32.71 | $16.99 | $49.70 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| SHEE0010-089 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, June 2, 2025 | |||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (POLK) | $35.37 | $21.12 | $56.49 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| SHEE0010-090 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CLAY) | $35.76 | $23.17 | $58.93 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| SHEE0010-091 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, May 1, 2025 | |||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HOUSTON) | $40.03 | $28.95 | $68.98 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| SUMN2009-061 · Survey of contractors in MN, July 27, 2009 | |||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 | no change | Survey, 2009 |
Modification history
| Modification 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| Modification 2 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on MN20260024?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 2 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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- 37 classifications in 23 rate groups
- 22 from agreements, 1 from surveys
- Counties: Clay, Houston, Polk