Minnesota prevailing wage
Minnesota prevailing wage vs Davis-Bacon
Minnesota has a state prevailing wage law with a coverage threshold of $25,000 where more than one trade is involved; $2,500 where a single trade is involved. See how it interacts with federal Davis-Bacon and which rate governs when both apply.
Does Minnesota have a prevailing wage law?
Yes. Minnesota has a state prevailing wage law (a "Little Davis-Bacon" law) covering state and local public works, with a coverage threshold of $25,000 where more than one trade is involved; $2,500 where a single trade is involved.
Coverage threshold
Under Minnesota's prevailing wage law, coverage generally starts at $25,000 where more than one trade is involved; $2,500 where a single trade is involved (per the U.S. Department of Labor's state threshold table).
Which governs when Davis-Bacon and Minnesota prevailing wage both apply
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
Guardrail
This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the contract and any state schedule named by the owner before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have a prevailing wage law in 2026?
Yes. Minnesota maintains a state prevailing wage law for public works, with a coverage threshold of $25,000 where more than one trade is involved; $2,500 where a single trade is involved.
What is the Minnesota prevailing wage coverage threshold?
Coverage generally begins at $25,000 where more than one trade is involved; $2,500 where a single trade is involved, per the U.S. Department of Labor's state threshold table.
Does Davis-Bacon or Minnesota prevailing wage govern when both apply?
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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