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Teamster (Truck Driver) prevailing wage, Martin County group, Minnesota (2 counties)
DLI sets the same teamster rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Martin and Watonwan. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$41.75an hour, base wage + fringe benefits · Truck Driver - Group 1
$33.00 base wage + $8.75 fringe benefits
On Minnesota public works in each of these 2 counties, a teamster working as truck driver - group 1 must be paid at least $41.75 an hour: a $33.00 base wage plus $8.75 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 4 teamster rates for each of these counties, from $29.19 to $43.46 an hour. See all of them.
- Group 1: every code in the group gets this rate (601 MECHANIC . WELDER; 602 TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER; 603 TRUCK DRIVER (HAULING MACHINERY INCLUDING OPERATION OF HAND AND POWER OPERATED WINCHES)).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $33.00 + $8.75
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) | $33.00 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $8.75 |
| Total hourly rate, as printed | $41.75 |
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 teamster rate in the Martin County group
As DLI lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Truck Driver - Group 3Adjacent-county rate$43.46
- Truck Driver - Group 1$41.75
- Truck Driver - Group 4Adjacent-county rate$36.18
- Truck Driver - Group 2Adjacent-county rate$29.19
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $8.75 | $41.75 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Truck Driver - Group 2Adjacent-county rate | $27.50 | $1.69 | $29.19 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Truck Driver - Group 3Adjacent-county rate | $38.00 | $5.46 | $43.46 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Truck Driver - Group 4Adjacent-county rate | $30.00 | $6.18 | $36.18 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Davis-Bacon teamster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Watonwan County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Martin County group compares
The main teamster 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
- Martin County groupbase $33.00$41.75
- Watonwan Countybase $33.00$41.75
- Jackson Countybase $33.00$41.75
- Faribault Countybase $25.00$36.65
Which county is in which teamster group
Every Minnesota county with a teamster rate. Counties DLI treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $40.88 | $65.58 |
| Ramsey County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $39.81 | $62.54 |
| Koochiching County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.55 | $58.25 |
| Aitkin County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Carlton County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Cass County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Itasca County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Mille Lacs County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Pine County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| St. Louis County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $31.59 | $55.29 |
| Beltrami County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $26.50 | $45.56 |
| Kittson County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $26.50 | $45.56 |
| Lake of the Woods County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $26.50 | $45.56 |
| Marshall County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $26.50 | $45.56 |
| Roseau County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $26.50 | $45.56 |
| Brown County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $34.50 | $43.50 |
| Cottonwood County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $34.50 | $43.50 |
| Redwood County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $34.50 | $43.50 |
| Renville County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $34.50 | $43.50 |
| Yellow Medicine County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $34.50 | $43.50 |
| Anoka County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $32.85 | $41.87 |
| Dakota County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $32.85 | $41.87 |
| Hennepin County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $32.85 | $41.87 |
| Sherburne County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $32.85 | $41.87 |
| Washington County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $32.85 | $41.87 |
| Martin County group, 2 localities: Martin, Watonwan | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Carver County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Chippewa County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Jackson County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Kandiyohi County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| McLeod County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Meeker County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Wright County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $41.75 |
| Benton County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $33.00 | $38.43 |
| Becker County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $37.00 |
| Hubbard County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $37.00 |
| Wadena County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $37.00 |
| Faribault County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $25.00 | $36.65 |
| Freeborn County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $25.00 | $36.65 |
| Mower County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $25.00 | $36.65 |
| Steele County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $25.00 | $36.65 |
| Blue Earth County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $30.00 | $36.18 |
| Rice County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $30.00 | $36.18 |
| Waseca County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $30.00 | $36.18 |
| Dodge County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Fillmore County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Goodhue County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Olmsted County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Wabasha County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Winona County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Swift County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $25.50 | $32.00 |
| Clearwater County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $31.15 |
| Pennington County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $31.15 |
| Polk County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $31.15 |
| Red Lake County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $31.15 |
| Le Sueur County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $31.13 |
| Nicollet County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $31.13 |
| Scott County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $31.13 |
| Sibley County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $31.13 |
| Chisago County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $30.33 |
| Isanti County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $30.33 |
| Kanabec County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $30.33 |
| Crow Wing County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $30.29 |
| Morrison County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $29.00 | $30.29 |
| Douglas County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Grant County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Houston County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Otter Tail County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Pope County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Stearns County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Stevens County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Todd County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $28.00 | $28.84 |
| Lincoln County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $26.36 |
| Lyon County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $26.36 |
| Mahnomen County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $21.75 | $26.02 |
| Norman County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $21.75 | $26.02 |
| Murray County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $25.79 |
| Nobles County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $25.79 |
| Pipestone County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $25.79 |
| Rock County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $24.70 | $25.79 |
| Cook County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $19.80 | $25.50 |
| Lac qui Parle County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Clay County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Big Stone County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $18.00 | $19.25 |
| Traverse County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $18.00 | $19.25 |
| Wilkin County | Truck Driver - Group 1 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
1 group of counties with identical DLI rates, and 85 counties with rates of their own.
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).
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:
- Martin: DLI-C-45-2025-12-22, page 408
- Watonwan: DLI-C-83-2025-12-22, page 756
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