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Pile Driver prevailing wage, Blue Earth County group, Minnesota (7 counties)
DLI sets the same pile driver rates, row for row, in 7 counties: Blue Earth, Douglas, Faribault, Grant, Todd, Wadena and Watonwan. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$79.69an hour, base wage + fringe benefits
$49.46 base wage + $30.23 fringe benefits · Adjacent-county rate
On Minnesota public works in each of these 7 counties, a pile driver must be paid at least $79.69 an hour: a $49.46 base wage plus $30.23 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.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $49.46 + $30.23
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) | $49.46 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $30.23 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $79.69 |
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.
Davis-Bacon pile driver 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 | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260033 Mod 2 | same |
| Douglas County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260047 Mod 2 | same |
| Faribault County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260048 Mod 2 | same |
| Grant County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260052 Mod 2 | same |
| Todd County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260103 Mod 2 | same |
| Wadena County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260106 Mod 2 | same |
| Watonwan County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) | $79.69 | MN20260109 Mod 2 | same |
How the Blue Earth County group compares
The main pile driver 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 $49.46$79.69
- Nicollet Countybase $38.91$60.99
- Waseca Countybase $47.71$79.69
- Faribault Countybase $49.46$79.69
Which county is in which pile driver group
Every Minnesota county with a pile driver rate. Counties DLI treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne County group, 21 localities: Aitkin, Becker, Carlton, Cottonwood, Dodge, Fillmore, Itasca, Jackson, Koochiching, Lake, Mower, Murray, Norman, Otter Tail, Rock, Sherburne, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Wilkin, Winona | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.71 | $79.69 |
| Blue Earth County group, 7 localities: Blue Earth, Douglas, Faribault, Grant, Todd, Wadena, Watonwan | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $49.46 | $79.69 |
| Dakota County group, 7 localities: Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, McLeod, Sibley, Wright | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.71 | $79.69 |
| Hennepin County group, 5 localities: Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.71 | $79.69 |
| St. Louis County group, 5 localities: Clay, Nobles, Olmsted, Rice, St. Louis | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.71 | $79.69 |
| Isanti County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $49.46 | $79.69 |
| Le Sueur County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.71 | $79.69 |
| Martin County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $49.46 | $79.69 |
| Polk County group, 2 localities: Mahnomen, Polk | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $47.03 | $74.94 |
| Morrison County group, 5 localities: Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $41.14 | $68.19 |
| Stearns County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $41.14 | $68.19 |
| Houston County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $41.01 | $66.04 |
| Redwood County group, 2 localities: Chippewa, Redwood | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $39.96 | $61.04 |
| Renville County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $39.96 | $61.04 |
| Pine County group, 4 localities: Brown, Cook, Nicollet, Pine | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $38.91 | $60.99 |
| Mille Lacs County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $39.15 | $59.09 |
| Yellow Medicine County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $38.01 | $59.09 |
| Freeborn County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $31.25 | $48.74 |
| Cass County group, 5 localities: Beltrami, Cass, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $26.54 | $43.57 |
| Crow Wing County group, 4 localities: Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Roseau | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $26.54 | $43.57 |
| Big Stone County group, 2 localities: Big Stone, Traverse | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $27.46 | $43.57 |
| Swift County group, 2 localities: Stevens, Swift | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $27.46 | $43.57 |
| Lac qui Parle County | PILEDRIVER (INCLUDING VIBRATORY DRIVER OR EXTRACTOR FOR PILING AND SHEETING OPERATIONS) (716) | $27.46 | $43.57 |
13 groups of counties with identical DLI rates, and 10 counties with rates of their own.
Notes on this rate
DLI's notes, in DLI's words.
- * * Indicates that adjacent county rates were used for the labor class listed.
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 · Douglas · Faribault · Grant · Todd · Wadena · Watonwan
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 64
- Douglas: DLI-C-21-2025-12-22, page 192
- Faribault: DLI-C-22-2025-12-22, page 201
- Grant: DLI-C-26-2025-12-22, page 237
- Todd: DLI-C-77-2025-12-22, page 702
- Wadena: DLI-C-80-2025-12-22, page 729
- Watonwan: DLI-C-83-2025-12-22, page 757
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