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Wisconsin water well driller prevailing wage, county by county
A water well driller's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Wisconsin is $16.52 an hour in every county that has one (72), for the main classification.
Water Well Driller rate in each Wisconsin county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Ashland CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Barron CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Bayfield CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Brown CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Buffalo CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Burnett CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Calumet CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Chippewa CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Clark CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Columbia CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Crawford CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Dane CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Dodge CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Door CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Douglas CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Dunn CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Eau Claire CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Florence CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Fond du Lac CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Forest CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Grant CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Green CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Green Lake CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Iowa CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Iron CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Jackson CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Juneau CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Kenosha CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Kewaunee CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
La Crosse CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Lafayette CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Langlade CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Manitowoc CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Marathon CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Marinette CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Marquette CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Menominee CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Milwaukee CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Monroe CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Oconto CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Oneida CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Outagamie CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Ozaukee CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Pepin CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Pierce CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Portage CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Price CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Racine CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Richland CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Rock CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Rusk CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Sauk CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Sawyer CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Shawano CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Sheboygan CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
St. Croix CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Taylor CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Trempealeau CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Vernon CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Vilas CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Walworth CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Washburn CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Waukesha CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Waupaca CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Waushara CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Winnebago CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Wood CountyWELL DRILLER · Milwaukee County group | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | May 18, 2026 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
Main water well driller classification in each county (Well driller), 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 water well driller make on prevailing wage in Wisconsin?
$16.52 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County group, 72 localities: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood | WELL DRILLER | $16.52 | $16.52 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Wisconsin water well driller pay
What is the water well driller prevailing wage in Milwaukee County?
$16.52 an hour: a $16.52 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260015, modification 1. Overtime and every water well driller classification in Milwaukee County.
Does water well driller prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Milwaukee County the $16.52 total is a $16.52 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does water well driller 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 water well drillers 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 water well driller rate?
DOL often publishes the same water well driller rates for several counties. Across Wisconsin, the 72 counties with a water well driller rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 72 counties (the Milwaukee County group).