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Prevailing wage rates in Red Lake County, Minnesota
DLI's DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026) sets 57 prevailing wage rates for 27 trades on public works in Red Lake County. Each trade's main rate runs from $14.90 an hour (striping and traffic control worker) to $107.88 (elevator constructor), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Red Lake County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asbestos & Lead Abatement LaborerASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER (729) | $31.78 | $19.35 | $51.13 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
BoilermakerBOILERMAKERS (702) | $48.35 | $31.93 | $80.28 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYERS (703) | $47.87 | $29.94 | $77.81 | May 4, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
CarpenterCARPENTERS (704) | $36.85 | $26.95 | $63.80 | May 4, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerCARPET LAYERS (LINOLEUM) (705) | $29.03 | $18.71 | $47.74 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASONS (706) | $42.52 | $22.00 | $64.52 | May 1, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL TAPER (726) | $33.76 | $23.84 | $57.60 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Drywall Installer / LatherLATHERS (710) | $27.03 | $20.71 | $47.74 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
ElectricianELECTRICIANS (707) | $36.00 | $3.52 | $39.52 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (708) | $62.52 | $45.36 | $107.88 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
FlaggerFLAG PERSON (104) | $15.08 | $0.00 | $15.08 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
GlazierGLAZIERS (709) | $48.98 | $26.75 | $75.73 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)HEATING AND FROST INSULATORS (701) | $29.89 | $20.01 | $49.90 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
IronworkerIRONWORKERS (712) | $41.19 | $35.68 | $76.87 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
LaborerLABORER, COMMON (GENERAL LABOR WORK) (101) · 8 rates | $32.09 | $23.92 | $56.01 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
MillwrightMILLWRIGHT (714) | $39.18 | $25.33 | $64.51 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Operating EngineerCommercial Power Equipment Operator - Group 1 · 17 rates | $38.15 | $19.45 | $57.60 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
PainterPAINTERS (INCLUDING HAND BRUSHED, HAND SPRAYED, AND THE TAPING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS) (715) | $35.73 | $26.14 | $61.87 | May 1, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
PlastererPLASTERERS (718) | $34.17 | $20.56 | $54.73 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBERS (719) · 3 rates | $49.64 | $21.34 | $70.98 | May 1, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
RooferROOFER (720) | $41.08 | $20.44 | $61.52 | Apr 27, 2026 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKERS (721) | $35.37 | $22.69 | $58.06 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerPAVEMENT MARKING OR MARKING REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (ONE OR TWO PERSON OPERATORS); SELF-PROPELLED TRUCK OR TRAILER MOUNTED UNITS. (205) · 2 rates | $14.00 | $0.90 | $14.90 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver - Group 1 · 4 rates | $29.00 | $2.15 | $31.15 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Telecommunications TechnicianWIRING SYSTEM TECHNICIAN (727) · 2 rates | $27.00 | $6.47 | $33.47 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Terrazzo WorkerTERRAZZO WORKERS (723) | $37.58 | $16.83 | $54.41 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
Tile SetterTILE SETTERS (724) | $40.19 | $13.33 | $53.52 | Dec 22, 2025 | DLI-C-63-2025-12-22 |
DLI prints no rate here for Field Surveyor (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”); Landscape & Irrigation Laborer (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”); Pile Driver (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”); Sign Installer (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”); Tile Finisher (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”); Tunnel Worker (“FOR RATE CALL 651-284-5091 OR EMAIL DLI.PREVWAGE@STATE.MN.US”).
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DLI's notes. DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026). 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.
Red Lake County is in Region 2. Commercial rates are county by county, highway and heavy by area (Minn. R. 5200.1030, 5200.1035).
Which trades pay the most in Red Lake County?
Elevator constructor, at $107.88 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe DLI lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$107.88
- Boilermaker$80.28
- Bricklayer$77.81
- Ironworker$76.87
- Glazier$75.73
- Plumber / Pipefitter$70.98
- Cement Mason$64.52
- Millwright$64.51
- Carpenter$63.80
- Painter$61.87
- Roofer$61.52
- Sheet Metal Worker$58.06
- Drywall Finisher$57.60
- Operating Engineer$57.60
- Laborer$56.01
- Plasterer$54.73
- Terrazzo Worker$54.41
- Tile Setter$53.52
- Abatement Laborer$51.13
- Heat & Frost Insulator$49.90
- Soft Floor Layer$47.74
- Drywall Installer / Lather$47.74
- Electrician$39.52
- Telecom Technician$33.47
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$31.15
- Flagger$15.08
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.90
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Red Lake County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. 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. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DLI's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | MN20260089 Please refer to Minnesota Rules 5200.1100, 5200.1101, and 5200.1102 for definitions of labor classifications o | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| Residential | MN20260009 Does not include Red Lake Indian Reservation or White Earth Indian Reservation | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MN20260232 Please refer to Minnesota Rules 5200.1100, 5200.1101, and 5200.1102 for definitions of labor classifications o | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | MN20260232 Please refer to Minnesota Rules 5200.1100, 5200.1101, and 5200.1102 for definitions of labor classifications o | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Red Lake County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Red Lake County?
$39.52 an hour: a $36.00 base wage plus $3.52 in fringe, for the main classification, under DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Red Lake County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Red Lake County?
$56.01 an hour: a $32.09 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe, for the main classification, under DLI certifications of Nov 3 and Dec 22, 2025 (revised to Feb 9, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Red Lake County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Red Lake County, the $107.88 total is a $62.52 base wage plus $45.36 in fringe.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Red Lake County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MN20260089 (modification 2, July 30, 2026) for building construction, MN20260009 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and MN20260232 (modification 2, July 30, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. 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.
Does Red Lake County share its rates with other counties?
For 18 of its 27 trades, yes: DLI sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpenter rates, for example, are the same in 8 counties (the Crow Wing County group). The other 9 are Red Lake County's own.