Wisconsin Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Wisconsin: 38 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 38 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $19.62 | $42.83 | $50.86 | 34 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $14.38 | $18.64 | $29.50 | 15 |
| Plumber | $41.29 | $54.80 | $60.57 | 26 |
| Carpenter | $21.99 | $40.79 | $48.54 | 33 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 8 |
| Ironworker | $44.00 | $46.35 | $48.74 | 10 |
| Painter | $22.99 | $24.11 | $37.65 | 7 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $23.10 | $24.37 | $47.22 | 31 |
| Roofer | $15.52 | $25.87 | $41.50 | 26 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $24.83 | $39.45 | $58.03 | 30 |
| Pipefitter | $58.92 | $58.92 | $60.13 | 3 |
| Bricklayer | $38.39 | $40.09 | $45.72 | 11 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $24.61 | $24.61 | $24.61 | 2 |
| Boilermaker | $46.52 | $46.52 | $46.52 | 14 |
| Millwright | $41.90 | $42.00 | $44.03 | 14 |
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 Wisconsin: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.18 | $17.65 | $19.62 | 25 |
| Guard I | $16.60 | $18.51 | $20.88 | 25 |
| Guard II | $18.58 | $20.70 | $23.36 | 25 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $22.82 | $26.25 | $29.32 | 25 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $18.18 | $18.73 | $22.67 | 25 |
| Laborer | $18.64 | $21.07 | $22.77 | 26 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.14 | $23.88 | 26 |
| General Clerk I | $17.14 | $17.69 | $19.16 | 25 |
| Secretary I | $18.50 | $19.66 | $21.23 | 25 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $30.85 | $35.97 | $45.56 | 26 |
| Environmental Technician | $25.98 | $27.95 | $33.38 | 26 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $40.00 | 26 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $19.58 | $23.45 | $28.65 | 26 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $27.28 | $28.45 | $30.87 | 26 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.21 | $18.82 | $22.13 | 25 |
Building construction wage determinations (13)
- 4 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260001
- 4 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260016
- 52 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260011
- Brown County, Wisconsin WI20260014
- Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties, Wisconsin WI20260006
- Dane County, Wisconsin WI20260005
- Douglas County, Wisconsin WI20260007
- Kenosha County, Wisconsin WI20260004
- La Crosse County, Wisconsin WI20260003
- Marathon County, Wisconsin WI20260002
- Pierce and St Croix Counties, Wisconsin WI20260013
- Racine County, Wisconsin WI20260009
- Rock County, Wisconsin WI20260012
Heavy construction wage determinations (2)
- 72 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260015
- 72 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260008
Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 72 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260010
Residential construction wage determinations (22)
- 10 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260022
- 12 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260020
- 14 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260021
- 3 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260033
- 3 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260035
- 3 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260036
- 4 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260037
- 6 Counties in Wisconsin WI20260023
- Ashland County, Wisconsin WI20260017
- Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin WI20260034
- Chippewa County, Wisconsin WI20260025
- Door and Manitowoc Counties, Wisconsin WI20260024
- Kenosha County, Wisconsin WI20260026
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin WI20260027
- Monroe County, Wisconsin WI20260018
- Ozaukee and Washington Counties, Wisconsin WI20260038
- Racine County, Wisconsin WI20260028
- Rock County, Wisconsin WI20260029
- Rusk County, Wisconsin WI20260019
- Sheboygan County, Wisconsin WI20260030
- Waukesha County, Wisconsin WI20260031
- Winnebago County, Wisconsin WI20260032
Service Contract Act wage determinations (38)
- 2015-4931 9 Counties in Wisconsin, 348 occupations
- 2015-4889 Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4895 Rock County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4937 Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4923 4 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4887 Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4901 Winnebago County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4907 Marathon County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4929 10 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4917 Polk County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4903 Racine County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4921 Adams and Wood Counties, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4893 3 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4899 4 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4919 12 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4905 Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4925 Grant and Richland Counties, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4891 Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4927 4 Counties in Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4913 Walworth County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4943 La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-5961 Vernon County, Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4939 3 Counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 346 occupations
- 2015-4897 4 Counties in Wisconsin, 345 occupations
- 2015-4945 12 Counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 345 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1981-1253 72 Counties in Wisconsin, 13 occupations
- 2017-0345 Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties, Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0351 4 Counties in Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0357 14 Counties in Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0355 Marathon County, Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0361 3 Counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0363 16 Counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0359 11 Counties in Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0353 Racine County, Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0347 3 Counties in Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 2017-0349 3 Counties in Wisconsin, 2 occupations
- 1986-0813 162 Counties in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wisconsin?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Wisconsin's wage determinations the median base rate is $42.83 an hour for an electrician and $18.64 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 Wisconsin?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Wisconsin's wage determinations is $17.65 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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