Prevailing wage in Nobles County
On state-funded construction projects in Nobles County, these certified rates are the legal minimum for each trade (Minnesota Statutes sections 177.41 to 177.44). Hours past 8 in a day or 40 in a week on a covered project earn time and a half. Current certification effective 2025-12-22. Last verified against DLI's schedule on 2026-07-08.
Commercial (building) rates
| Code | Labor class | Effective | Basic | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | HELICOPTER PILOT (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 502 | TOWER CRANE 250 FEET AND OVER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 503 | TRUCK CRAWLER CRANE WITH 200 FEET OF BOOM AND OVER, INCLUDING JIB (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 504 | CONCRETE PUMP WITH 50 METERS/164 FEET OF BOOM AND OVER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 505 | PILE DRIVING WHEN THREE DRUMS IN USE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 506 | TOWER CRANE 200 FEET AND OVER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 507 | TRUCK OR CRAWLER CRANE WITH 150 FEET OF BOOM UP TO AND NOT INCLUDING 200 FEET, INCLUDING JIB (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 508 | ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE CRANES (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 509 | CONCRETE PUMP 32-49 METERS/102-164 FEET (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 510 | DERRICK (GUY & STIFFLEG) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 511 | STATIONARY TOWER CRANE UP TO 200 FEET | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 512 | SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANE 100 FEET AND OVER MEASURED FROM BOOM FOOT PIN (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 513 | TRAVELING TOWER CRANE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 514 | TRUCK OR CRAWLER CRANE UP TO AND NOT INCLUDING 150 FEET OF BOOM, INCLUDING JIB (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 515 | CRAWLER BACKHOE INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 516 | FIREPERSON, CHIEF BOILER LICENSE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 517 | HOIST ENGINEER (THREE DRUMS OR MORE) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 518 | LOCOMOTIVE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 519 | OVERHEAD CRANE ( INSIDE BUILDING PERIMETER) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 520 | TRACTOR . BOOM TYPE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 521 | AIR COMPRESSOR 450 CFM OR OVER (TWO OR MORE MACHINES) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 522 | CONCRETE MIXER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 523 | CONCRETE PUMP UP TO 31 METERS/101 FEET OF BOOM | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 524 | DRILL RIGS, HEAVY ROTARY OR CHURN OR CABLE DRILL WHEN USED FOR CAISSON FOR ELEVATOR OR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 525 | FORKLIFT (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 526 | FRONT END, SKID STEER 1 C YD AND OVER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 527 | HOIST ENGINEER ( ONE OR TWO DRUMS) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 528 | MECHANIC-WELDER (ON POWER EQUIPMENT) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 529 | POWER PLANT (100 KW AND OVER OR MULTIPLES EQUAL TO 100KW AND OVER) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 530 | PUMP OPERATOR AND/OR CONVEYOR (TWO OR MORE MACHINES) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 531 | SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANE UNDER 100 FEET MEASURED FROM BOOM FOOT PIN (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 532 | STRADDLE CARRIER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 533 | TRACTOR OVER D2 (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 534 | WELL POINT PUMP (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 535 | CONCRETE BATCH PLANT (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 536 | FIREPERSON, FIRST CLASS BOILER LICENSE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 537 | FRONT END, SKID STEER UP TO 1 C YD | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 538 | GUNITE MACHINE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 539 | TRACTOR OPERATOR D2 OR SIMILAR SIZE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 540 | TRENCHING MACHINE (SEWER, WATER, GAS) EXCLUDES WALK BEHIND TRENCHER | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 541 | AIR COMPRESSOR 600 CFM OR OVER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 542 | BRAKEPERSON (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 543 | CONCRETE PUMP/PUMPCRETE OR COMPLACO TYPE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 544 | FIREPERSON, TEMPORARY HEAT SECOND CLASS BOILER LICENSE (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 545 | OILER (POWER SHOVEL, CRANE, TRUCK CRANE, DRAGLINE, CRUSHERS AND MILLING MACHINES, OR OTHER SIMILAR POWER EQUIPMENT) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 546 | PICK UP SWEEPER (ONE CUBIC YARD HOPPER CAPACITY) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 547 | PUMP AND/OR CONVEYOR (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 7 rate above | |||
| 548 | ELEVATOR OPERATOR (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 8 rate above | |||
| 549 | GREASER (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 8 rate above | |||
| 550 | MECHANICAL SPACE HEATER (TEMPORARY HEAT NO BOILER LICENSE REQUIRED) (COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 8 rate above | |||
| GROUP 1 | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 | 2025-12-22 | $48.89 | $29.35 | $78.24 |
| GROUP 2* | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | 2025-12-22 | $48.53 | $29.35 | $77.88 |
| GROUP 3 | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | 2025-12-22 | $48.23 | $29.36 | $77.59 |
| GROUP 3* | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | 2026-05-04 | $49.89 | $30.96 | $80.85 |
| GROUP 4* | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 | 2025-12-22 | $31.20 | $2.86 | $34.06 |
| GROUP 5 | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 | 2025-12-22 | $44.54 | $29.35 | $73.89 |
| GROUP 6* | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | 2025-12-22 | $30.90 | $4.68 | $35.58 |
| GROUP 7* | COMMERCIAL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 7 | 2025-12-22 | $41.73 | $29.35 | $71.08 |
| 306 | GRADER OR MOTOR PATROL | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 308 | TUGBOAT 100 H.P. AND OVER WHEN LICENSE REQUIRED (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 309 | ASPHALT BITUMINOUS STABILIZER PLANT | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 310 | CABLEWAY | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 312 | DERRICK (GUY OR STIFFLEG)(POWER)(SKIDS OR STATIONARY) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 314 | DREDGE OR ENGINEERS, DREDGE (POWER) AND ENGINEER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 316 | LOCOMOTIVE CRANE OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 320 | TANDEM SCRAPER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 322 | TUGBOAT 100 H.P AND OVER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 323 | AIR TRACK ROCK DRILL | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 324 | AUTOMATIC ROAD MACHINE (CMI OR SIMILAR) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 325 | BACKFILLER OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 327 | BITUMINOUS ROLLERS, RUBBER TIRED OR STEEL DRUMMED (EIGHT TONS AND OVER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 328 | BITUMINOUS SPREADER AND FINISHING MACHINES (POWER), INCLUDING PAVERS, MACRO SURFACING AND MICRO SURFACING, OR SIMILAR TYPES (OPERATOR AND SCREED PERSON) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 329 | BROKK OR R.T.C. REMOTE CONTROL OR SIMILAR TYPE WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 330 | CAT CHALLENGER TRACTORS OR SIMILAR TYPES PULLING ROCK WAGONS, BULLDOZERS AND SCRAPERS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 331 | CHIP HARVESTER AND TREE CUTTER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 332 | CONCRETE DISTRIBUTOR AND SPREADER FINISHING MACHINE, LONGITUDINAL FLOAT, JOINT MACHINE, AND SPRAY MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 334 | CONCRETE MOBIL (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 335 | CRUSHING PLANT (GRAVEL AND STONE) OR GRAVEL WASHING, CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 336 | CURB MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 337 | DIRECTIONAL BORING MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 338 | DOPE MACHINE (PIPELINE) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 340 | DUAL TRACTOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 341 | ELEVATING GRADER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 345 | GPS REMOTE OPERATING OF EQUIPMENT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 347 | HYDRAULIC TREE PLANTER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 348 | LAUNCHER PERSON (TANKER PERSON OR PILOT LICENSE) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 349 | LOCOMOTIVE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 350 | MILLING, GRINDING, PLANNING, FINE GRADE, OR TRIMMER MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 352 | PAVEMENT BREAKER OR TAMPING MACHINE (POWER DRIVEN) MIGHTY MITE OR SIMILAR TYPE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 354 | PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING OR BENDING MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 356 | POWER ACTUATED HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE, OVER SIX INCHES | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 357 | PUGMILL | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 359 | RUBBER-TIRED FARM TRACTOR WITH BACKHOE INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 360 | SCRAPER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 361 | SELF-PROPELLED SOIL STABILIZER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 362 | SLIP FORM (POWER DRIVEN) (PAVING) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 363 | TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 365 | TRACTOR, WHEEL TYPE, OVER 50 H.P. WITH PTO UNRELATED TO LANDSCAPING (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 367 | TUB GRINDER, MORBARK, OR SIMILAR TYPE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 370 | BITUMINOUS ROLLER (UNDER EIGHT TONS) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 371 | CONCRETE SAW (MULTIPLE BLADE) (POWER OPERATED) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 372 | FORM TRENCH DIGGER (POWER) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 375 | HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 376 | LOADER (BARBER GREENE OR SIMILAR TYPE) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 377 | POST HOLE DRIVING MACHINE/POST HOLE AUGER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 379 | POWER ACTUATED JACK | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 381 | SELF-PROPELLED CHIP SPREADER (FLAHERTY OR SIMILAR) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 382 | SHEEP FOOT COMPACTOR WITH BLADE . 200 H.P. AND OVER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 383 | SHOULDERING MACHINE (POWER) APSCO OR SIMILAR TYPE INCLUDING SELF-PROPELLED SAND AND CHIP SPREADER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 384 | STUMP CHIPPER AND TREE CHIPPER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 385 | TREE FARMER (MACHINE) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 387 | CAT, CHALLENGER, OR SIMILAR TYPE OF TRACTORS, WHEN PULLING DISK OR ROLLER | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 389 | DREDGE DECK HAND | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 391 | GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT (PORTABLE NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 393 | LEVER PERSON | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 395 | POWER SWEEPER | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 396 | SHEEP FOOT ROLLER AND ROLLERS ON GRAVEL COMPACTION, INCLUDING VIBRATING ROLLERS | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 397 | TRACTOR, WHEEL TYPE, OVER 50 H.P., UNRELATED TO LANDSCAPING | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| GROUP 2 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | 2025-12-22 | $39.74 | $21.55 | $61.29 |
| GROUP 3* | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | 2025-12-22 | $27.50 | $3.50 | $31.00 |
| GROUP 4 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 | 2025-12-22 | $31.16 | $23.45 | $54.61 |
| GROUP 5* | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 | 2025-12-22 | $30.60 | $2.80 | $33.40 |
| GROUP 6* | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | 2025-12-22 | $28.00 | $6.00 | $34.00 |
| 101 | LABORER, COMMON (GENERAL LABOR WORK) | 2025-12-22 | $30.89 | $23.47 | $54.36 |
| 102 | LABORER, SKILLED (ASSISTING SKILLED CRAFT JOURNEYMAN) | 2025-12-22 | $34.58 | $25.73 | $60.31 |
| 102 | LABORER, SKILLED (ASSISTING SKILLED CRAFT JOURNEYMAN) | 2026-05-01 | $35.83 | $27.48 | $63.31 |
| 103 | LABORER, LANDSCAPING (GARDENER, SOD LAYER AND NURSERY OPERATOR) | 2025-12-22 | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 |
| 104 | FLAG PERSON | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 105 | WATCH PERSON | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 106 | BLASTER | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 107 | PIPELAYER (WATER, SEWER AND GAS) | 2025-12-22 | $42.51 | $26.01 | $68.52 |
| 108 | TUNNEL MINER | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 109* | UNDERGROUND AND OPEN DITCH LABORER (EIGHT FEET BELOW STARTING GRADE LEVEL) | 2025-12-22 | $32.01 | $21.84 | $53.85 |
| 110* | SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN (OPERATE TOTAL STATION, GPS RECEIVER, LEVEL, ROD OR RANGE POLES, STEEL TAPE MEASUREMENT; MARK AND DRIVE STAKES; HAND OR POWER DIGGING FOR AND IDENTIFICATION OF MARKERS OR MONUMENTS; PERFORM AND CHECK CALCULATIONS; REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND LAND SURVEY MATERIALS). THIS CLASSIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE WORK PERFORMED ON A PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT BY A LAND SURVEYOR WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 326.02 TO 326.15. | 2025-12-22 | $27.00 | $6.00 | $33.00 |
| 111 | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 701* | HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | 2025-12-22 | $55.34 | $33.85 | $89.19 |
| 701* | HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | 2026-06-08 | $59.39 | $33.85 | $93.24 |
| 702* | BOILERMAKERS | 2025-12-22 | $41.94 | $29.99 | $71.93 |
| 703* | BRICKLAYERS | 2025-12-22 | $49.92 | $28.32 | $78.24 |
| 703* | BRICKLAYERS | 2026-05-04 | $52.92 | $28.32 | $81.24 |
| 704 | CARPENTERS | 2025-12-22 | $34.19 | $26.19 | $60.38 |
| 705* | CARPET LAYERS (LINOLEUM) | 2025-12-22 | $28.55 | $14.03 | $42.58 |
| 706* | CEMENT MASONS | 2025-12-22 | $49.92 | $27.16 | $77.08 |
| 706* | CEMENT MASONS | 2026-05-01 | $52.92 | $27.16 | $80.08 |
| 707 | ELECTRICIANS | 2025-12-22 | $36.32 | $16.83 | $53.15 |
| 707 | ELECTRICIANS | 2026-06-01 | $38.92 | $16.98 | $55.90 |
| 708* | ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS | 2025-12-22 | $59.95 | $44.53 | $104.48 |
| 709 | GLAZIERS | 2025-12-22 | $39.24 | $13.46 | $52.70 |
| 710 | LATHERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 712 | IRONWORKERS | 2025-12-22 | $46.35 | $37.86 | $84.21 |
| 712 | IRONWORKERS | 2026-05-03 | $49.50 | $37.86 | $87.36 |
| 714* | MILLWRIGHT | 2025-12-22 | $41.66 | $35.40 | $77.06 |
| 715 | PAINTERS (INCLUDING HAND BRUSHED, HAND SPRAYED, AND THE TAPING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS) | 2025-12-22 | $35.28 | $26.16 | $61.44 |
| 716 | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | 2025-12-22 | $47.71 | $31.98 | $79.69 |
| 717 | PIPEFITTERS . STEAMFITTERS | 2025-12-22 | $42.02 | $29.27 | $71.29 |
| 718 | PLASTERERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 719 | PLUMBERS | 2025-12-22 | $35.75 | $7.73 | $43.48 |
| 720 | ROOFER | 2025-12-22 | $41.06 | $22.68 | $63.74 |
| 721 | SHEET METAL WORKERS | 2025-12-22 | $39.00 | $13.39 | $52.39 |
| 722* | SPRINKLER FITTERS | 2025-12-22 | $40.04 | $22.60 | $62.64 |
| 723 | TERRAZZO WORKERS | 2025-12-22 | $48.07 | $27.89 | $75.96 |
| 723 | TERRAZZO WORKERS | 2026-05-01 | $50.80 | $27.89 | $78.69 |
| 724 | TILE SETTERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 725 | TILE FINISHERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 726 | DRYWALL TAPER | 2025-12-22 | $34.55 | $26.48 | $61.03 |
| 727* | WIRING SYSTEM TECHNICIAN | 2025-12-22 | $47.73 | $22.52 | $70.25 |
| 728 | WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLER | 2025-12-22 | $44.61 | $20.17 | $64.78 |
| 729 | ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER | 2025-12-22 | $41.23 | $25.99 | $67.22 |
| 730* | SIGN ERECTOR | 2025-12-22 | $37.19 | $19.88 | $57.07 |
| 201 | ARTICULATED HAULER | 2025-12-22 | $18.00 | $5.00 | $23.00 |
| 202* | BOOM TRUCK | 2025-12-22 | $35.25 | $5.46 | $40.71 |
| 203* | LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES HYDRO SEEDER OR MULCHER, SOD ROLLER, FARM TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT SPECIFICALLY SEEDING, SODDING, OR PLANT, AND TWO-FRAMED FORKLIFT (EXCLUDING FRONT, POSIT-TRACK, AND SKID STEER LOADERS), NO EARTHWORK OR GRADING FOR ELEVATIONS | 2025-12-22 | $21.17 | $13.99 | $35.16 |
| 204 | OFF-ROAD TRUCK | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 205 | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. | 2025-12-22 | $30.25 | $17.65 | $47.90 |
| 601 | MECHANIC . WELDER | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 602 | TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 603 | TRUCK DRIVER (HAULING MACHINERY INCLUDING OPERATION OF HAND AND POWER OPERATED WINCHES) | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 604 | FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 605 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 606 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR (ONE PERSON OPERATION) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 607 | THREE AXLE UNITS | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 608 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR SPRAY OPERATOR (REAR AND OILER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 609 | DUMP PERSON | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 610 | GREASER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 611 | PILOT CAR DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 612 | RUBBER-TIRED, SELF-PROPELLED PACKER UNDER 8 TONS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 613 | TWO AXLE UNIT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 614 | SLURRY OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 615 | TANK TRUCK HELPER (GAS, OIL, ROAD OIL, AND WATER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 616 | TRACTOR OPERATOR, UNDER 50 H.P. | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| GROUP 1* | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 1 | 2025-12-22 | $24.70 | $1.09 | $25.79 |
| GROUP 2* | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 2 | 2025-12-22 | $25.25 | $1.58 | $26.83 |
| GROUP 3 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 3 | 2025-12-22 | $17.00 | $5.00 | $22.00 |
Highway and heavy rates (region 10)
Roads, bridges, and sewer work follow regional schedules; Nobles County sits in region 10.
| Code | Labor class | Effective | Basic | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | HELICOPTER PILOT (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 303 | CONCRETE PUMP (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 304 | ALL CRANES WITH OVER 135-FOOT BOOM, EXCLUDING JIB (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 305 | DRAGLINE, CRAWLER, HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (TRACK OR WHEEL MOUNTED) AND/OR OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WITH SHOVEL-TYPE CONTROLS THREE CUBIC YARDS AND OVER MANUFACTURER.S RATED CAPACITY INCLUDING ALL ATTACHMENTS. (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 306 | GRADER OR MOTOR PATROL | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 307 | PILE DRIVING (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 308 | TUGBOAT 100 H.P. AND OVER WHEN LICENSE REQUIRED (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 309 | ASPHALT BITUMINOUS STABILIZER PLANT | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 310 | CABLEWAY | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 311 | CONCRETE MIXER, STATIONARY PLANT (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 312 | DERRICK (GUY OR STIFFLEG)(POWER)(SKIDS OR STATIONARY) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 313 | DRAGLINE, CRAWLER, HYDRAULIC BACKHOE (TRACK OR WHEEL MOUNTED) AND/OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WITH SHOVEL-TYPE CONTROLS, UP TO THREE CUBIC YARDS MANUFACTURER.S RATED CAPACITY INCLUDING ALL ATTACHMENTS (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 314 | DREDGE OR ENGINEERS, DREDGE (POWER) AND ENGINEER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 315 | FRONT END LOADER, FIVE CUBIC YARDS AND OVER INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS. (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 316 | LOCOMOTIVE CRANE OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 317 | MIXER (PAVING) CONCRETE PAVING, ROAD MOLE, INCLUDING MUCKING OPERATIONS, CONWAY OR SIMILAR TYPE | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 318 | MECHANIC . WELDER ON POWER EQUIPMENT (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 319 | TRACTOR . BOOM TYPE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 320 | TANDEM SCRAPER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 321 | TRUCK CRANE . CRAWLER CRANE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 322 | TUGBOAT 100 H.P AND OVER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 323 | AIR TRACK ROCK DRILL | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 324 | AUTOMATIC ROAD MACHINE (CMI OR SIMILAR) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 325 | BACKFILLER OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 326 | CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 327 | BITUMINOUS ROLLERS, RUBBER TIRED OR STEEL DRUMMED (EIGHT TONS AND OVER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 328 | BITUMINOUS SPREADER AND FINISHING MACHINES (POWER), INCLUDING PAVERS, MACRO SURFACING AND MICRO SURFACING, OR SIMILAR TYPES (OPERATOR AND SCREED PERSON) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 329 | BROKK OR R.T.C. REMOTE CONTROL OR SIMILAR TYPE WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 330 | CAT CHALLENGER TRACTORS OR SIMILAR TYPES PULLING ROCK WAGONS, BULLDOZERS AND SCRAPERS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 331 | CHIP HARVESTER AND TREE CUTTER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 332 | CONCRETE DISTRIBUTOR AND SPREADER FINISHING MACHINE, LONGITUDINAL FLOAT, JOINT MACHINE, AND SPRAY MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 333 | CONCRETE MIXER ON JOBSITE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 334 | CONCRETE MOBIL (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 335 | CRUSHING PLANT (GRAVEL AND STONE) OR GRAVEL WASHING, CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 336 | CURB MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 337 | DIRECTIONAL BORING MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 338 | DOPE MACHINE (PIPELINE) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 339 | DRILL RIGS, HEAVY ROTARY OR CHURN OR CABLE DRILL (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 340 | DUAL TRACTOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 341 | ELEVATING GRADER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 342 | FORK LIFT OR STRADDLE CARRIER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 343 | FORK LIFT OR LUMBER STACKER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 344 | FRONT END, SKID STEER OVER 1 TO 5 C YD | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 345 | GPS REMOTE OPERATING OF EQUIPMENT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 346 | HOIST ENGINEER (POWER) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 347 | HYDRAULIC TREE PLANTER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 348 | LAUNCHER PERSON (TANKER PERSON OR PILOT LICENSE) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 349 | LOCOMOTIVE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 350 | MILLING, GRINDING, PLANNING, FINE GRADE, OR TRIMMER MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 351 | MULTIPLE MACHINES, SUCH AS AIR COMPRESSORS, WELDING MACHINES, GENERATORS, PUMPS (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 352 | PAVEMENT BREAKER OR TAMPING MACHINE (POWER DRIVEN) MIGHTY MITE OR SIMILAR TYPE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 353 | PICKUP SWEEPER, ONE CUBIC YARD AND OVER HOPPER CAPACITY(HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 354 | PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING OR BENDING MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 355 | POWER PLANT ENGINEER, 100 KWH AND OVER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 356 | POWER ACTUATED HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE, OVER SIX INCHES | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 357 | PUGMILL | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 358 | PUMPCRETE (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 359 | RUBBER-TIRED FARM TRACTOR WITH BACKHOE INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 360 | SCRAPER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 361 | SELF-PROPELLED SOIL STABILIZER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 362 | SLIP FORM (POWER DRIVEN) (PAVING) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 363 | TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 364 | TRACTOR, BULLDOZER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 365 | TRACTOR, WHEEL TYPE, OVER 50 H.P. WITH PTO UNRELATED TO LANDSCAPING (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 366 | TRENCHING MACHINE (SEWER, WATER, GAS) EXCLUDES WALK BEHIND TRENCHER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 367 | TUB GRINDER, MORBARK, OR SIMILAR TYPE | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 368 | WELL POINT DISMANTLING OR INSTALLATION (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 369 | AIR COMPRESSOR, 600 CFM OR OVER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 370 | BITUMINOUS ROLLER (UNDER EIGHT TONS) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 371 | CONCRETE SAW (MULTIPLE BLADE) (POWER OPERATED) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 372 | FORM TRENCH DIGGER (POWER) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 373 | FRONT END, SKID STEER UP TO 1C YD | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 374 | GUNITE GUNALL (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 375 | HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 376 | LOADER (BARBER GREENE OR SIMILAR TYPE) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 377 | POST HOLE DRIVING MACHINE/POST HOLE AUGER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 378 | POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND BORING MACHINE | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 379 | POWER ACTUATED JACK | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 380 | PUMP (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 381 | SELF-PROPELLED CHIP SPREADER (FLAHERTY OR SIMILAR) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 382 | SHEEP FOOT COMPACTOR WITH BLADE . 200 H.P. AND OVER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 383 | SHOULDERING MACHINE (POWER) APSCO OR SIMILAR TYPE INCLUDING SELF-PROPELLED SAND AND CHIP SPREADER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 384 | STUMP CHIPPER AND TREE CHIPPER | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 385 | TREE FARMER (MACHINE) | Paid at the GROUP 5 rate above | |||
| 387 | CAT, CHALLENGER, OR SIMILAR TYPE OF TRACTORS, WHEN PULLING DISK OR ROLLER | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 388 | CONVEYOR (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 389 | DREDGE DECK HAND | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 390 | FIRE PERSON OR TANK CAR HEATER (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 391 | GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT (PORTABLE NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 392 | GREASER (TRACTOR) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 393 | LEVER PERSON | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 394 | OILER (POWER SHOVEL, CRANE, TRUCK CRANE, DRAGLINE, CRUSHERS, AND MILLING MACHINES, OR OTHER SIMILAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT) (HIGHWAY AND HEAVY ONLY) | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 395 | POWER SWEEPER | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 396 | SHEEP FOOT ROLLER AND ROLLERS ON GRAVEL COMPACTION, INCLUDING VIBRATING ROLLERS | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| 397 | TRACTOR, WHEEL TYPE, OVER 50 H.P., UNRELATED TO LANDSCAPING | Paid at the GROUP 6 rate above | |||
| GROUP 2 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | 2025-11-03 | $36.03 | $29.17 | $65.20 |
| GROUP 2 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | 2026-05-04 | $37.04 | $30.77 | $67.81 |
| GROUP 3 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | 2025-11-03 | $34.96 | $29.17 | $64.13 |
| GROUP 3 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | 2026-05-04 | $35.93 | $30.77 | $66.70 |
| GROUP 4 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 | 2025-11-03 | $34.60 | $29.17 | $63.77 |
| GROUP 4 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 | 2026-05-04 | $35.55 | $30.77 | $66.32 |
| GROUP 5 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 | 2025-11-03 | $32.64 | $29.17 | $61.81 |
| GROUP 5 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 | 2026-05-04 | $33.51 | $30.77 | $64.28 |
| GROUP 6 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | 2025-11-03 | $31.95 | $29.17 | $61.12 |
| GROUP 6 | HIGHWAY/HEAVY POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | 2026-05-04 | $32.79 | $30.77 | $63.56 |
| 101 | LABORER, COMMON (GENERAL LABOR WORK) | 2025-11-03 | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 |
| 102 | LABORER, SKILLED (ASSISTING SKILLED CRAFT JOURNEYMAN) | 2025-11-03 | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 |
| 103 | LABORER, LANDSCAPING (GARDENER, SOD LAYER AND NURSERY OPERATOR) | 2025-11-03 | $31.66 | $22.78 | $54.44 |
| 104 | FLAG PERSON | 2025-11-03 | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 |
| 105 | WATCH PERSON | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 106 | BLASTER | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 107 | PIPELAYER (WATER, SEWER AND GAS) | 2025-11-03 | $45.13 | $24.24 | $69.37 |
| 108 | TUNNEL MINER | 2025-11-03 | $38.14 | $24.24 | $62.38 |
| 109 | UNDERGROUND AND OPEN DITCH LABORER (EIGHT FEET BELOW STARTING GRADE LEVEL) | 2025-11-03 | $40.51 | $26.01 | $66.52 |
| 110 | SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN (OPERATE TOTAL STATION, GPS RECEIVER, LEVEL, ROD OR RANGE POLES, STEEL TAPE MEASUREMENT; MARK AND DRIVE STAKES; HAND OR POWER DIGGING FOR AND IDENTIFICATION OF MARKERS OR MONUMENTS; PERFORM AND CHECK CALCULATIONS; REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND LAND SURVEY MATERIALS). THIS CLASSIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE WORK PERFORMED ON A PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT BY A LAND SURVEYOR WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 326.02 TO 326.15. | 2025-11-03 | $39.01 | $26.01 | $65.02 |
| 111 | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) | 2025-11-03 | $20.94 | $11.11 | $32.05 |
| 112 | QUALITY CONTROL TESTER (FIELD AND COVERED OFF-SITE FACILITIES; TESTING OF AGGREGATE, ASPHALT, AND CONCRETE MATERIALS); LIMITED TO MN DOT HIGHWAY AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WHERE THE MN DOT HAS RETAINED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROFESSIONALS TO REVIEW AND INTERPRET THE RESULTS OF QUALITY CONTROL TESTERS. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. | 2025-11-03 | $16.49 | $0.00 | $16.49 |
| 701 | HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS | 2025-11-03 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 |
| 702 | BOILERMAKERS | 2025-11-03 | $35.15 | $27.02 | $62.17 |
| 703 | BRICKLAYERS | 2025-11-03 | $23.44 | $4.18 | $27.62 |
| 704 | CARPENTERS | 2025-11-03 | $40.67 | $29.69 | $70.36 |
| 704 | CARPENTERS | 2026-05-01 | $43.48 | $29.69 | $73.17 |
| 705 | CARPET LAYERS (LINOLEUM) | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 706 | CEMENT MASONS | 2025-11-03 | $47.78 | $22.69 | $70.47 |
| 707 | ELECTRICIANS | 2025-11-03 | $46.45 | $23.56 | $70.01 |
| 711 | GROUND PERSON | 2025-11-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 |
| 712 | IRONWORKERS | 2025-11-03 | $46.35 | $37.86 | $84.21 |
| 712 | IRONWORKERS | 2026-05-03 | $49.50 | $37.86 | $87.36 |
| 713 | LINEMAN | 2025-11-03 | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 |
| 714 | MILLWRIGHT | 2025-11-03 | $41.66 | $35.90 | $77.56 |
| 715 | PAINTERS (INCLUDING HAND BRUSHED, HAND SPRAYED, AND THE TAPING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS) | 2025-11-03 | $35.78 | $26.16 | $61.94 |
| 716 | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | 2025-11-03 | $47.71 | $31.98 | $79.69 |
| 716 | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | 2026-05-01 | $50.90 | $31.98 | $82.88 |
| 717 | PIPEFITTERS . STEAMFITTERS | 2025-11-03 | $36.00 | $5.83 | $41.83 |
| 719 | PLUMBERS | 2025-11-03 | $34.00 | $6.88 | $40.88 |
| 721 | SHEET METAL WORKERS | 2025-11-03 | $28.40 | $16.65 | $45.05 |
| 723 | TERRAZZO WORKERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 724 | TILE SETTERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 725 | TILE FINISHERS | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 727 | WIRING SYSTEM TECHNICIAN | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 728 | WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLER | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 729 | ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER | 2025-11-03 | $36.23 | $22.26 | $58.49 |
| 730 | SIGN ERECTOR | Rate on request from DLI (651-284-5091) | |||
| 201 | ARTICULATED HAULER | 2025-11-03 | $34.60 | $29.17 | $63.77 |
| 201 | ARTICULATED HAULER | 2026-05-04 | $35.55 | $30.77 | $66.32 |
| 202 | BOOM TRUCK | 2025-11-03 | $30.21 | $22.55 | $52.76 |
| 203 | LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES HYDRO SEEDER OR MULCHER, SOD ROLLER, FARM TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT SPECIFICALLY SEEDING, SODDING, OR PLANT, AND TWO-FRAMED FORKLIFT (EXCLUDING FRONT, POSIT-TRACK, AND SKID STEER LOADERS), NO EARTHWORK OR GRADING FOR ELEVATIONS | 2025-11-03 | $31.66 | $22.78 | $54.44 |
| 204 | OFF-ROAD TRUCK | 2025-11-03 | $25.31 | $19.70 | $45.01 |
| 205 | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. | 2025-11-03 | $33.91 | $23.49 | $57.40 |
| 601 | MECHANIC . WELDER | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 602 | TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 603 | TRUCK DRIVER (HAULING MACHINERY INCLUDING OPERATION OF HAND AND POWER OPERATED WINCHES) | Paid at the GROUP 1 rate above | |||
| 604 | FOUR OR MORE AXLE UNIT, STRAIGHT BODY TRUCK | Paid at the GROUP 2 rate above | |||
| 605 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 606 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR (ONE PERSON OPERATION) | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 607 | THREE AXLE UNITS | Paid at the GROUP 3 rate above | |||
| 608 | BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR SPRAY OPERATOR (REAR AND OILER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 609 | DUMP PERSON | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 610 | GREASER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 611 | PILOT CAR DRIVER | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 612 | RUBBER-TIRED, SELF-PROPELLED PACKER UNDER 8 TONS | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 613 | TWO AXLE UNIT | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 614 | SLURRY OPERATOR | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 615 | TANK TRUCK HELPER (GAS, OIL, ROAD OIL, AND WATER) | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| 616 | TRACTOR OPERATOR, UNDER 50 H.P. | Paid at the GROUP 4 rate above | |||
| GROUP 1 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 1 | 2025-11-03 | $33.55 | $24.70 | $58.25 |
| GROUP 1 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 1 | 2026-05-01 | $35.18 | $25.40 | $60.58 |
| GROUP 2 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 2 | 2025-11-03 | $34.70 | $21.36 | $56.06 |
| GROUP 3 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 3 | 2025-11-03 | $37.75 | $21.76 | $59.51 |
| GROUP 4 | TRUCK DRIVERS GROUP 4 | 2025-11-03 | $37.54 | $21.36 | $58.90 |
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