North Dakota Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for North Dakota: 46 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 15 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in North Dakota. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in North Dakota: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $12.00 | $40.94 | $44.98 | 44 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $12.47 | $17.91 | $29.20 | 31 |
| Plumber | $11.42 | $40.53 | $43.94 | 28 |
| Carpenter | $9.54 | $23.76 | $39.45 | 44 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $22.48 | $22.97 | $32.48 | 34 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $19.81 | $20.95 | $35.05 | 41 |
| Ironworker, Reinforcing | $25.28 | $39.80 | $39.80 | 22 |
| Painter | $10.00 | $18.18 | $21.86 | 27 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $9.85 | $35.33 | $39.45 | 44 |
| Roofer | $8.13 | $16.77 | $17.17 | 8 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $12.70 | $33.64 | $34.34 | 27 |
| Pipefitter | $40.53 | $43.94 | $43.94 | 25 |
| Bricklayer | $17.00 | $32.68 | $33.54 | 27 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $13.61 | $13.61 | $21.48 | 3 |
| Operator: Loader | $21.00 | $21.00 | $31.06 | 32 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in North Dakota: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.80 | $18.32 | $19.02 | 8 |
| Guard I | $17.94 | $18.76 | $19.45 | 8 |
| Guard II | $20.07 | $20.98 | $21.76 | 8 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $23.10 | $24.30 | $25.02 | 8 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $17.22 | $19.76 | $22.27 | 8 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $21.97 | $23.29 | 9 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $23.02 | $23.48 | 9 |
| General Clerk I | $19.07 | $19.50 | $21.24 | 8 |
| Secretary I | $18.45 | $19.66 | $20.19 | 8 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $28.96 | $29.88 | $36.56 | 9 |
| Environmental Technician | $23.25 | $29.12 | $33.38 | 9 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $35.78 | 9 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $24.78 | $25.05 | $28.65 | 9 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $27.92 | $29.79 | $30.07 | 9 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.71 | $19.09 | $19.37 | 8 |
Building construction wage determinations (25)
- 15 Counties in North Dakota ND20260033
- 4 Counties in North Dakota ND20260035
- 6 Counties in North Dakota ND20260036
- 7 Counties in North Dakota ND20260034
- Adams County, North Dakota ND20260018
- Barnes County, North Dakota ND20260019
- Billings County, North Dakota ND20260020
- Bottineau County, North Dakota ND20260021
- Burleigh County, North Dakota ND20260012
- Cass County, North Dakota ND20260013
- Grand Forks County, North Dakota ND20260014
- McKenzie County, North Dakota ND20260022
- McLean County, North Dakota ND20260023
- Mercer County, North Dakota ND20260024
- Morton County, North Dakota ND20260015
- Mountrail County, North Dakota ND20260025
- Oliver County, North Dakota ND20260016
- Pembina County, North Dakota ND20260026
- Ramsey County, North Dakota ND20260027
- Renville County, North Dakota ND20260028
- Rolette County, North Dakota ND20260029
- Sioux County, North Dakota ND20260017
- Stutsman County, North Dakota ND20260030
- Ward County, North Dakota ND20260031
- Williams County, North Dakota ND20260032
Heavy construction wage determinations (16)
- 20 Counties in North Dakota ND20260046
- 6 Counties in North Dakota ND20260048
- 7 Counties in North Dakota ND20260045
- 7 Counties in North Dakota ND20260047
- Burleigh County, North Dakota ND20260049
- Cass County, North Dakota ND20260050
- Dunn County, North Dakota ND20260038
- Grand Forks County, North Dakota ND20260051
- McKenzie County, North Dakota ND20260039
- Mercer County, North Dakota ND20260040
- Morton County, North Dakota ND20260052
- Mountrail County, North Dakota ND20260041
- Oliver and Sioux Counties, North Dakota ND20260053
- Stark County, North Dakota ND20260042
- Ward County, North Dakota ND20260043
- Williams County, North Dakota ND20260044
Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 53 Counties in North Dakota ND20260001
Residential construction wage determinations (4)
- 3 Counties in North Dakota ND20260003
- 48 Counties in North Dakota ND20260005
- Cass County, North Dakota ND20260004
- Ward County, North Dakota ND20260002
Service Contract Act wage determinations (15)
- 2015-5385 15 Counties in North Dakota, 349 occupations
- 2015-5387 8 Counties in North Dakota, 349 occupations
- 2015-5379 4 Counties in North Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-6025 3 Counties in North Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-4973 Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5383 10 Counties in North Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5381 11 Counties in North Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-4969 Cass County, North Dakota, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2003-0411 53 Counties in North Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2017-0503 Oliver and Sioux Counties, North Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2017-0507 8 Counties in North Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2017-0371 2 Counties in Minnesota and North Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2017-0505 13 Counties in North Dakota, 2 occupations
- 1986-0813 162 Counties in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in North Dakota?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across North Dakota's wage determinations the median base rate is $40.94 an hour for an electrician and $17.91 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in North Dakota?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across North Dakota's wage determinations is $18.32 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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