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Wisconsin landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage, county by county
A landscape and irrigation laborer's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Wisconsin runs from $13.63 an hour in Winnebago County to $40.46 in Adams County. The median county is $40.46.
Landscape & Irrigation Laborer rate in each Wisconsin county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Ashland CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Barron CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Bayfield CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Brown CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260014 Mod 1 |
Buffalo CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Burnett CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Calumet CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Outagamie County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Chippewa CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Eau Claire County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260006 Mod 1 |
Clark CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Columbia CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Crawford CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Dane CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260005 Mod 1 |
Dane CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINIOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (DANE COUNTY) | $44.05 | $19.97 | $64.02 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Dane CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINIOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (DANE COUNTY) | $44.05 | $19.97 | $64.02 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Dodge CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Door CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260007 Mod 1 |
Dunn CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Eau Claire CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Eau Claire County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260006 Mod 1 |
Florence CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Fond du Lac CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Forest CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Grant CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Green CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Green Lake CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Iowa CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Iron CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Juneau CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Kenosha CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $5.75 | $14.48 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260004 Mod 1 |
Kenosha CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (KENOSHA AND RACINE COUNTIES) | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Kenosha CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (KENOSHA AND RACINE COUNTIES) | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Kewaunee CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
La Crosse CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260003 Mod 1 |
Lafayette CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Langlade CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Manitowoc CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Marathon CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260002 Mod 1 |
Marinette CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Marquette CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Menominee CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Milwaukee CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Milwaukee County group | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Milwaukee CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · Milwaukee County group | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Milwaukee CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · Milwaukee County group | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Monroe CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Oconto CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Oneida CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Outagamie CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Outagamie County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Ozaukee CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Washington County group | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Ozaukee CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) · Washington County group | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Ozaukee CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) · Washington County group | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Pepin CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Pierce CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · St. Croix County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260013 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Portage CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Price CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Racine CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260009 Mod 1 |
Racine CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (KENOSHA AND RACINE COUNTIES) | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Racine CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (KENOSHA AND RACINE COUNTIES) | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Richland CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Rock CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260012 Mod 1 |
Rusk CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sauk CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sawyer CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Shawano CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Sheboygan CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Outagamie County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
St. Croix CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · St. Croix County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260013 Mod 1 |
Taylor CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Trempealeau CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Vernon CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Vilas CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Walworth CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Washburn CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Washington County group | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) · Washington County group | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) · Washington County group | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Waukesha CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Milwaukee County group | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
Waukesha CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · Milwaukee County group | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
Waukesha CountyLABORER: GROUP 1 GENERAL LABORER; TREE TRIMMER; CONDUIT LAYER; DEMOLITION AND WRECKING LABORER; GUARD RAIL, FENCE, AND BRIDGE BUILDER; LANDSCAPER; MULTIPLATE CULVERT ASSEMBLER; STONE HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, LOADER, AND UTILITY MAN); BATCH TRUCK DUMPER OR CEMENT HANDLER; BITUMINOUS WORKER (DUMPER, IRONER, SMOOTHER, AND TAMPER); CONCRETE HANDLER (MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · Milwaukee County group | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Jun 2, 2025 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Waupaca CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Waushara CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Winnebago CountyLABORERS: LANDSCAPE · Outagamie County group | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260016 Mod 1 |
Wood CountyLANDSCAPE LABORER · Walworth County group | $21.52 | $18.94 | $40.46 | Jun 1, 2025 | WI20260011 Mod 1 |
Main landscape and irrigation laborer classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a landscape and irrigation laborer make on prevailing wage in Wisconsin?
$13.63 to $40.46 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $40.46. 6 groups of counties with identical rates and 8 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Walworth County group52 counties$40.46
- Milwaukee County group2 counties$17.13
- Washington County group2 counties$17.13
- Kenosha County1 county$14.48
- Outagamie County group4 counties$13.63
- Eau Claire County group2 counties$13.63
- St. Croix County group2 counties$13.63
- Brown County1 county$13.63
- Dane County1 county$13.63
- Douglas County1 county$13.63
- La Crosse County1 county$13.63
- Marathon County1 county$13.63
- Racine County1 county$13.63
- Rock County1 county$13.63
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth County group, 52 localities: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dodge, Door, Dunn, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kewaunee, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood | LANDSCAPE LABORER | $21.52 | $40.46 |
| Milwaukee County group, 2 localities: Milwaukee, Waukesha | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $17.13 |
| Washington County group, 2 localities: Ozaukee, Washington | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $17.13 |
| Kenosha County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $14.48 |
| Outagamie County group, 4 localities: Calumet, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Winnebago | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Eau Claire County group, 2 localities: Chippewa, Eau Claire | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| St. Croix County group, 2 localities: Pierce, St. Croix | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Brown County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Dane County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Douglas County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| La Crosse County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Marathon County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Racine County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
| Rock County | LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $13.63 |
6 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 8 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Wisconsin landscape and irrigation laborer pay
What is the landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage in Milwaukee County?
$17.13 an hour: a $8.73 base wage plus $8.40 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every landscape and irrigation laborer classification in Milwaukee County.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Milwaukee County the $17.13 total is a $8.73 base wage plus $8.40 in fringe benefits, about 49% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does landscape and irrigation laborer prevailing wage pay overtime in Wisconsin?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice landscape and irrigation laborers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same landscape and irrigation laborer rate?
DOL often publishes the same landscape and irrigation laborer rates for several counties. Across Wisconsin, the 72 counties with a landscape and irrigation laborer rate fall into 14 distinct sets of rates, and 6 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 52 counties (the Walworth County group).