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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Ransom County, North Dakota
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Ransom County, with 74 rates for 18 trades; the newest modification is dated October 1, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Ransom County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $48.00 | $31.14 | $79.14 | Jan 1, 2025 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $24.00 | $5.83 | $29.83 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $18.85 | $4.70 | $23.55 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING AND FORM WORK)) · 4 rates | $9.54 | $0.00 | $9.54 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $35.87 | $25.10 | $60.97 | May 1, 2024 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $35.33 | $18.40 | $53.73 | May 1, 2023 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $23.74 | $0.00 | $23.74 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
DredgerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2: ALL CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 3 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); CRETER CRANE; DREDGE OPERATOR 12� AND OVER; FINISH DOZER; FINISH MOTOR GRADER; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR 8 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MASTER MECHANIC (WHEN SUPERVISING 5 OR MORE MECHANICS); MON-O-RAIL HOIST OPERATOR; POWER SHOVEL UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TUGBOAT · 2 rates | $36.85 | $24.05 | $60.90 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
Electrical Utility LinemanLINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER · 4 rates | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | Nov 30, 2025 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (DICKEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, AND SARGENT COUNTIES) · 5 rates | $37.41 | $18.62 | $56.03 | Jun 1, 2025 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER S,BENSON,CAVALIER,DICKEY,EDDY,FOSTER,GRIGGS,KIDDER, LA GAN,MCINTOSH,NELSON,PEMBINA,RAMSEY,RANSOM,RICHLAND, SARGENT,STEELE,STUTSMAN,TRAILL,WALSH.AND WELLS COUNTIES;) · 5 rates | $33.20 | $14.62 | $47.82 | Jun 1, 2019 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS, GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA, RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER, TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES · 5 rates | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 | Nov 30, 2025 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 5 rates | $44.98 | $18.38 | $63.36 | Jul 1, 2024 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
GlazierGLAZIER | $9.68 | $0.86 | $10.54 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
Gunite WorkerLABORER: GROUP 4: PIPE LAYERS (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER AND GAS LINES); DRILL RUNNER (INCLUDES WAGON CHURN OR AIR TRACK) POWDERMAN, GUNITE AND SANDBLAST, NOZZLEMAN, REINFORCING STEEL SETTERS/TIERS, CONCRETE FINISHERS TENDER | $32.55 | $3.90 | $36.45 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $16.68 | $2.17 | $18.85 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 3 rates | $28.02 | $15.21 | $43.23 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 3 rates | $39.80 | $24.47 | $64.27 | Apr 28, 2024 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $12.94 | $3.18 | $16.12 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
LaborerLABORER · 7 rates | $7.33 | $0.00 | $7.33 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SACK SHAKER (CEMENT AND MINERAL FILLER); PIPE HANDLER; DRILL RUNNER TENDER; SALAMANDER HEATER AND BLOWER TENDER; LIGHT TRUCK; PICKUP DRIVER; FLAGGERS AND PILOT CAR DRIVERS · 7 rates | $31.40 | $3.90 | $35.30 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $19.75 | $0.00 | $19.75 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER · 21 rates | $40.20 | $25.25 | $65.45 | May 1, 2025 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE · 21 rates | $38.25 | $24.05 | $62.30 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) · 21 rates | $34.85 | $22.45 | $57.30 | Oct 1, 2025 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) · 2 rates | $20.46 | $0.00 | $20.46 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
PainterPAINTER · 2 rates | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $22.92 | $4.89 | $27.81 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER (PLUMBERS (INCLUDING HVAC PIPING)) · 3 rates | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $11.61 | $0.00 | $11.61 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 3 rates | $26.80 | $8.52 | $35.32 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT ONLY)) · 3 rates | $14.72 | $3.34 | $18.06 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260005 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 11 rates | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 | May 18, 2026 | ND20260036 Mod 2 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4: ARTICULATED/OFF ROAD HAULER; ASPHALT DUMP PERSON (CONTROLS THE SPREAD OF ASPHALT); ASPHALT PAVING SCREED OPERATOR; BACKHOE � UP TO AND INCLUDING 1/2 CUBIC YARD (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BORING MACHINE LOCATOR; CONSOLE BOARD OPERATOR; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR (BITUMINOUS); FORKLIFT OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER- 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); FUEL/LUBE TRUCK OPERATOR; GRADE PERSON (RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING GRADE THROUGH INSTRUMENTATION); GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR (NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING); GREASER; HYDRO VAC AND HYDRO EXCAVATOR SELF-PROPELLED; LONGITUDINAL FLOAT AND SPRAY OPERATOR; MICRO SURFACER MACHINE; MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR � HAUL ROADS; PAVING BREAKER � HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PUGMILL OPERATOR; PUSH TRACTOR; ROLLER, STEEL & RUBBER ON HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; ROTOMILL MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER), UP TO AND INCLUDING 42''; RUMBLE STRIP MACHINE; SAND AND CHIP SPREADER; SELF-PROPELLED SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH OR WITHOUT BLADE ATTACHMENT; SELF-PROPELLED TRAVELING SOIL STABILIZER; SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH DOZER ATTACHMENT � 100 HP AND OVER; SHOULDERING MACHINE; SLIP FORM, CURB & GUTTER OPERATOR; SLURRY SEAL MACHINE; TAMPING MACHINE OPERATOR; TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � 46 HP UP TO AND INCLUDING 99 HP; TRUCK MECHANIC; WELL POINTS; TUB GRINDER · 11 rates | $36.45 | $24.05 | $60.50 | Oct 1, 2026 | ND20260001 Mod 5 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 11 rates | $32.25 | $20.65 | $52.90 | Oct 1, 2023 | ND20260048 Mod 2 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest North Dakota modification we hold is dated October 1, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). North Dakota has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
Which trades pay the most in Ransom County?
Utility lineman, at $79.90 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Utility Lineman$79.90
- Boilermaker$79.14
- Operating Engineer$65.45
- Dredger$60.90
- Electrician$56.03
- Cement Mason$53.73
- Ironworker$43.23
- Gunite Worker$36.45
- Sheet Metal Worker$35.32
- Bricklayer$29.83
- Plumber / Pipefitter$27.81
- Carpenter$23.55
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$20.95
- Painter$20.46
- Heat & Frost Insulator$18.85
- Laborer$16.12
- Roofer$11.61
- Glazier$10.54
Which wage determinations cover Ransom County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ND20260036 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ND20260005 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ND20260001 | 5 | October 1, 2026 |
| Heavy | ND20260048 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Ransom County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Ransom County?
$56.03 an hour: a $37.41 base wage plus $18.62 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ND20260036, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Ransom County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Ransom County?
$16.12 an hour: a $12.94 base wage plus $3.18 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination ND20260036, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Ransom County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For utility lineman, the highest-paid trade in Ransom County, the $79.90 total is a $55.35 base wage plus $24.55 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Ransom County?
It depends on the kind of construction: ND20260036 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ND20260005 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ND20260001 (modification 5, October 1, 2026) for highway construction and ND20260048 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Ransom County share its rates with other counties?
For 18 of its 18 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Richland County group).