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Striping & Traffic Control Worker prevailing wage, Blue Earth County group, Minnesota (2 counties)
DLI sets the same striping and traffic control worker rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Blue Earth and Nicollet. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$30.75an hour, base wage + fringe benefits
$19.58 base wage + $11.17 fringe benefits
On Minnesota public works in each of these 2 counties, a striping and traffic control worker must be paid at least $30.75 an hour: a $19.58 base wage plus $11.17 in fringe.
DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026); this rate, effective December 22, 2025. The rates "must be ascertained before the state asks for bids" and written into the contract, with their dated steps (Minn. Stat. 177.43). Checked against dli.mn.gov on October 25, 2026.
DLI lists 2 striping and traffic control worker rates for each of these counties, from $26.25 to $30.75 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $19.58 + $11.17
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DLI prints the fringe as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $19.58 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $11.17 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $30.75 |
When does this rate change?
- Minnesota rates are set before bids and written into the contract, including their dated steps (Minn. Stat. 177.43, subd. 3–4). The schedule in your bid documents controls.
- DLI certifies rates at least once a year from a survey of the previous 12 months, and may certify changes at any time (Minn. R. 5200.1020, 5200.1120). Highway/heavy was certified November 3, 2025 and commercial December 22, 2025, with revisions through February 9, 2026.
Every striping and traffic control worker rate in the Blue Earth County group
As DLI lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $19.58 | $11.17 | $30.75 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $21.25 | $5.00 | $26.25 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Davis-Bacon striping and traffic control worker rates in these counties
The counties share DLI's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs DLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Nicollet County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Blue Earth County group compares
The main striping and traffic control worker rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Minnesota
Wage and fringe, nearby
- Blue Earth County groupbase $19.58$30.75
- Nicollet Countybase $19.58$30.75
- Waseca Countybase $21.26$26.26
- Faribault Countybase $27.26$43.85
Which county is in which striping and traffic control worker group
Every Minnesota county with a striping and traffic control worker rate. Counties DLI treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County group, 2 localities: Anoka, Dakota | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $46.25 | $74.12 |
| Hennepin County group, 2 localities: Hennepin, Washington | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $46.25 | $74.12 |
| Ramsey County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $46.25 | $74.12 |
| Carver County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $41.66 | $65.40 |
| Goodhue County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $41.66 | $65.40 |
| Scott County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $41.66 | $65.40 |
| Sherburne County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $41.66 | $65.40 |
| Wright County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $41.66 | $65.40 |
| Chisago County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $38.06 | $59.90 |
| Isanti County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $37.05 | $56.44 |
| Olmsted County group, 2 localities: Olmsted, Rice | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $32.75 | $55.57 |
| Wabasha County group, 2 localities: Dodge, Wabasha | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $32.75 | $55.57 |
| Cook County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $28.72 | $49.66 |
| Lake County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $28.72 | $49.66 |
| St. Louis County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $28.72 | $49.66 |
| McLeod County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $27.74 | $49.31 |
| Sibley County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $27.74 | $49.31 |
| Nobles County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $30.25 | $47.90 |
| Koochiching County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $26.91 | $46.78 |
| Freeborn County group, 4 localities: Faribault, Freeborn, Houston, Jackson | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $27.26 | $43.85 |
| Aitkin County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $27.16 | $42.40 |
| Itasca County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $23.03 | $41.45 |
| Swift County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $26.16 | $41.40 |
| Carlton County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $24.14 | $41.06 |
| Fillmore County group, 2 localities: Fillmore, Steele | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $23.17 | $40.84 |
| Winona County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $23.17 | $40.84 |
| Polk County group, 2 localities: Norman, Polk | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $20.02 | $36.71 |
| Mahnomen County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $20.02 | $36.71 |
| Lac qui Parle County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $19.69 | $35.76 |
| Murray County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $19.69 | $35.76 |
| Renville County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $19.69 | $35.76 |
| Meeker County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $23.03 | $34.64 |
| Blue Earth County group, 2 localities: Blue Earth, Nicollet | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $19.58 | $30.75 |
| Lincoln County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $16.95 | $30.43 |
| Waseca County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $21.26 | $26.26 |
| Cottonwood County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $21.25 | $26.25 |
| Le Sueur County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $21.25 | $26.25 |
| Martin County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $16.08 | $26.15 |
| Watonwan County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $22.25 | $25.60 |
| Stearns County group, 2 localities: Morrison, Stearns | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Kanabec County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $16.10 | $22.10 |
| Benton County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $16.00 | $22.00 |
| Cass County group, 2 localities: Cass, Hubbard | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $21.42 | $21.42 |
| Stevens County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Brown County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $15.91 |
| Lyon County group, 3 localities: Lyon, Pennington, Roseau | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Big Stone County group, 2 localities: Big Stone, Traverse | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $14.24 | $15.00 |
| Todd County group, 2 localities: Grant, Todd | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Otter Tail County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Wadena County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Yellow Medicine County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Red Lake County | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $14.00 | $14.90 |
| Wilkin County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Kittson County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $13.21 |
| Marshall County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $13.21 |
| Crow Wing County group, 2 localities: Crow Wing, Mille Lacs | PAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Pipestone County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $11.88 |
| Clay County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $11.41 |
| Redwood County | TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON (TEMPORARY SIGNAGE) (111) | $11.41 | $11.41 |
14 groups of counties with identical DLI rates, and 45 counties with rates of their own.
Minnesota striping and traffic control worker prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DLI on this rate
- DLI's prevailing wage rates
- DLI lists journeyworker rates. Registered apprentices get their program's rate; "trainee" or "helper" titles are not substitutes (Minn. R. 5200.1070).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Blue Earth · Nicollet
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your basic rate to what your employer pays into fringe plans for you, and compare it with the total. Contractors post the rates on site and give payroll copies to the contracting agency within 14 days of each pay period (Minn. Stat. 177.43). DLI Prevailing Wage: 651-284-5091.
Source
Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026). For the row this page leads with:
- Blue Earth: DLI-C-07-2025-12-22, page 58
- Nicollet: DLI-C-52-2025-12-22, page 467
We read DLI's consolidated commercial and highway/heavy PDFs line by line and check every number with a second, separate reader. Basic plus fringe equals DLI's printed total on every priced row. How we check · Download every Minnesota rate as CSV · Report an error