Prevailing wage rates in Dane County, WI
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Madison, WI BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Dane County must be paid at least $31.17 an hour plus $20.08 an hour in fringe benefits (WI20260005, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Dane County has 5 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $51.25 – $80.80 | $37.71 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $71.43 – $90.29 | $40.94 an hour |
| Carpenters | $26.43 – $78.74 | $30.52 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $34.00 – $83.76 | $39.93 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $76.66 – $98.39 | $44.45 an hour |
| Roofers | $21.29 – $67.04 | $29.24 an hour |
Building construction
Determination WI20260005, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 40 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS: TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN. LOW VOLTAGE… | $31.17 | $20.08 | $51.25 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.55 | $25.91 | $74.46 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) | $60.57 | $27.34 | $87.91 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC WORK | $58.92 | $31.34 | $90.26 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.68 | $29.73 | $81.41 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, ACOUSTICAL WORK… | $42.45 | $28.78 | $71.23 | Union |
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, ACOUSTICAL WORK… | $42.45 | $28.78 | $71.23 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: ASBESTOS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVER (PREPARATION… | $36.65 | $19.97 | $56.62 | Union |
| LABORER, GENERAL | $37.70 | $19.97 | $57.67 | Union |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $4.90 | $13.63 | Survey |
| LABORERS: CONCRETE WORKER | $16.34 | $3.59 | $19.93 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT WORK AND TECHNICIANS) | $51.92 | $34.78 | $86.70 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY)PREMIUM RATES [ADD TO BASIC HOURLY RATE] SANDBLASTER $1.00 PER HOUR DRYWALL TAPER & APPLICATOR $1.30 PER HOUR | $37.65 | $21.17 | $58.82 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $18.01 | $3.28 | $21.29 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $40.28 | $27.54 | $67.82 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (TILE LAYER) | $38.39 | $29.79 | $68.18 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (TILE FINISHER) | $30.37 | $29.79 | $60.16 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (TERRAZZO WORKER) | $41.78 | $29.79 | $71.57 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (TERRAZZO FINISHER) | $33.09 | $29.79 | $62.88 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (3 OR MORE AXLES) | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 | Union |
Every other classification (14)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER (INCLUDES… | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER (BOILERMAKER) | $46.52 | $34.63 | $81.15 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $42.45 | $28.78 | $71.23 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $44.45 | $28.78 | $73.23 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $42.45 | $28.78 | $71.23 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $44.45 | $28.78 | $73.23 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $42.00 | $28.85 | $70.85 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE: A. PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF BASIC HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE, AND 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEARS DAY, … | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.20 | $27.89 | $73.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $48.97 | $24.77 | $73.74 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $38.22 | $30.40 | $68.62 | Union |
| TILE & MARBLE FINISHER | $13.89 | $7.58 | $21.47 | Survey |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR | $25.36 | $8.37 | $33.73 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination WI20260035, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 15 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $34.81 | $20.72 | $55.53 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $60.57 | $27.34 | $87.91 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $21.99 | $4.44 | $26.43 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.67 | $4.10 | $25.77 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER UNDER 40 H.P.; ROLLER 5… | $44.62 | $27.35 | $71.97 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BULLDOZER OVER 40 H.P.; ROLLER OVER… | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR UNDER 130,000 LBS.) | $44.92 | $27.35 | $72.27 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR 130,000 LBS. AND… | $45.67 | $27.35 | $73.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.70 | $9.58 | $35.28 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $24.95 | $9.05 | $34.00 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (COLUMBIA… | $39.18 | $26.01 | $65.19 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (IOWA… | $38.46 | $25.82 | $64.28 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $41.50 | $25.54 | $67.04 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.37 | $7.29 | $31.66 | Survey |
Every other classification (1)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $23.90 | $16.48 | $40.38 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination WI20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 120 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS: (ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BUFFALO, BURNETT… | $44.29 | $25.21 | $69.50 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (KENOSHA COUNTY) | $50.01 | $28.40 | $78.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BROWN, DOOR, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC (EXCEPT… | $42.00 | $23.93 | $65.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE (AREA WEST | $48.55 | $25.91 | $74.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS UNDER $180,000 | $31.75 | $21.73 | $53.48 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OVER $180,000 | $33.94 | $21.80 | $55.74 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DOUGLAS COUNTY) | $47.46 | $33.34 | $80.80 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (ADAMS, CLARK (COLBY, FREEMONT, LYNN, MAYVILLE… | $40.19 | $22.90 | $63.09 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (RACINE COUNTY (EXCEPT BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP)) | $48.50 | $26.25 | $74.75 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $50.86 | $28.26 | $79.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), DODGE (EAST… | $45.20 | $25.27 | $70.47 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (EXCEPT TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), GREEN… | $41.76 | $23.65 | $65.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DODGE (EMMET TOWNSHIP ONLY), GREEN, JEFFERSON… | $43.65 | $23.59 | $67.24 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29), POLK… | $47.57 | $31.17 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND… | $45.46 | $31.52 | $76.98 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST, IRON… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVERMEN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN… | $44.45 | $28.78 | $73.23 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BAYFIELD (WEST OF HWY 63) AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES) | $46.82 | $31.92 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY)… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.30 | $25.53 | $60.83 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $39.46 | $25.53 | $64.99 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $39.31 | $25.53 | $64.84 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $39.16 | $25.53 | $64.69 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.96 | $25.53 | $64.49 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.15 | $25.53 | $60.68 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $38.26 | $25.53 | $63.79 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $38.41 | $25.53 | $63.94 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $38.21 | $25.53 | $63.74 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.16 | $25.53 | $63.69 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.02 | $25.53 | $60.55 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $38.52 | $25.53 | $64.05 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $38.19 | $25.53 | $63.72 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $38.22 | $25.53 | $63.75 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.02 | $25.53 | $63.55 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 6 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $40.40 | $19.97 | $60.37 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.97 | $19.97 | $63.94 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $44.12 | $19.97 | $64.09 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.92 | $19.97 | $63.89 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.87 | $19.97 | $63.84 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.77 | $19.97 | $63.74 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $40.40 | $19.97 | $60.37 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $44.25 | $19.97 | $64.22 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $44.40 | $19.97 | $64.37 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $44.20 | $19.97 | $64.17 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $44.15 | $19.97 | $64.12 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $44.05 | $19.97 | $64.02 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR | $40.32 | $30.30 | $70.62 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5- $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR | $46.22 | $30.30 | $76.52 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR | $46.51 | $30.30 | $76.81 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR | $46.77 | $30.30 | $77.07 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS WITH A LIFTING CAPACITY OF 100 TONS OR LESS; OR CRANES, TOWER CRANES, AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADS, AND/OR JIBS LENGTHS MEASURING 175 FEET OR UNDER AND BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) WEIGHING 130,000 LBS AND … | $47.87 | $30.30 | $78.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION - $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION - $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION - $1.00 PER HOUR | $48.37 | $30.30 | $78.67 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE… | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E… | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE… | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3), ROCK (SOUTH OF EDGERTON AND… | $48.74 | $49.65 | $98.39 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BARRON, BUFFALO, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $46.35 | $36.86 | $83.21 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, DOUGLAS, IRON, LINCOLN… | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: REPAINT: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD… | $37.27 | $27.26 | $64.53 | Union |
| PAINTERS: REPAINT: BRUSH, ROLLER: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT… | $36.67 | $27.26 | $63.93 | Union |
| PAINTERS: NEW: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD… | $38.77 | $27.26 | $66.03 | Union |
| PAINTERS: NEW: BRUSH, ROLLER: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, AND… | $38.17 | $27.26 | $65.43 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (RACINE COUNTY) | $44.64 | $23.35 | $67.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER (RACINE COUNTY) | $43.64 | $23.35 | $66.99 | Union |
| PAINTER (BARRON, CHIPPEWA, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE, PEPIN, PIERCE… | $24.11 | $12.15 | $36.26 | Union |
| PAINTER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $22.03 | $12.45 | $34.48 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE… | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND… | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON… | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN, IOWA… | $37.65 | $21.17 | $58.82 | Union |
| PAINTER (ADAMS, BROWN, CALUMET, CLARK, DOOR, FOND DU LAC… | $37.65 | $21.17 | $58.82 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STRUCTURAL STEEL (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $40.77 | $26.37 | $67.14 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $41.62 | $26.37 | $67.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $40.62 | $26.37 | $66.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (FLORENCE COUNTY) | $31.17 | $15.92 | $47.09 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, BARRON, BROWN, CALUMET… | $46.01 | $29.31 | $75.32 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: AREA D | $42.28 | $26.43 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA F | $37.33 | $31.38 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA E | $41.16 | $27.54 | $68.70 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA C | $40.06 | $28.65 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA A | $47.22 | $31.90 | $79.12 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (CRAWFORD, JACKSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $40.09 | $28.10 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, DOUGLAS, AND IRON COUNTIES) | $48.60 | $29.31 | $77.91 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE, AND… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (KENOSHA, RACINE, AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $44.71 | $28.90 | $73.61 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ADAMS, CLARK, FOREST, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MARATHON… | $39.36 | $28.83 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (GREEN, LAFAYETTE, AND ROCK COUNTIES) | $40.34 | $29.49 | $69.83 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $45.72 | $27.42 | $73.14 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (CALUMET, FOND DU LAC, MANITOWOC, AND SHEBOYGAN… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BARRON, BUFFALO, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, DUNN, EAU… | $39.50 | $28.69 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (COLUMBIA AND SAUK COUNTIES) | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER 3 OR MORE AXLES; EUCLIDSDUMPTOR & ARTICULATED, TRUCK MECHANIC | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER 1 & 2 AXLES | $39.57 | $28.70 | $68.27 | Union |
Every other classification (18)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILEDRIVERMAN (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29)… | $47.71 | $30.98 | $78.69 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD , BROWN, BUFFALO… | $42.00 | $28.85 | $70.85 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON… | $44.39 | $34.79 | $79.18 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN (ADAMS, ASHLAND… | $31.17 | $20.08 | $51.25 | Union |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS: TECHNICIAN (DODGE (EAST OF HWY 26… | $37.13 | $21.58 | $58.71 | Union |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS: INSTALLER (DODGE (EAST OF HWY 26… | $37.13 | $21.58 | $58.71 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (6) GROUNDSMAN | $26.14 | $14.60 | $40.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (5) LIGHT GROUNDMAN DRIVER | $30.89 | $16.11 | $47.00 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (4) HEAVY GROUNDMAN DRIVER | $33.27 | $16.88 | $50.15 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (3) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) | $38.02 | $18.40 | $56.42 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (2) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $42.78 | $19.80 | $62.58 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (1) LINEMAN | $47.53 | $21.43 | $68.96 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (WI20260008)
Determination WI20260008, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 112 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS: (ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BUFFALO, BURNETT… | $44.29 | $25.21 | $69.50 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (KENOSHA COUNTY) | $50.01 | $28.40 | $78.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BROWN, DOOR, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC (EXCEPT… | $42.00 | $23.93 | $65.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE (AREA WEST | $48.55 | $25.91 | $74.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS UNDER $180,000 | $31.75 | $21.73 | $53.48 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OVER $180,000 | $33.94 | $21.80 | $55.74 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DOUGLAS COUNTY) | $47.46 | $33.34 | $80.80 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (ADAMS, CLARK (COLBY, FREEMONT, LYNN, MAYVILLE… | $40.19 | $22.90 | $63.09 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (RACINE COUNTY (EXCEPT BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP)) | $48.50 | $26.25 | $74.75 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $50.86 | $28.26 | $79.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), DODGE (EAST… | $45.20 | $25.27 | $70.47 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (EXCEPT TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), GREEN… | $41.76 | $23.65 | $65.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DODGE (EMMET TOWNSHIP ONLY), GREEN, JEFFERSON… | $43.65 | $23.59 | $67.24 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29), POLK… | $47.57 | $31.17 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND… | $45.46 | $31.52 | $76.98 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST, IRON… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVERMEN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN… | $44.45 | $28.78 | $73.23 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BAYFIELD (WEST OF HWY 63) AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES) | $46.82 | $31.92 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY)… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 9 | $45.51 | $24.42 | $69.93 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 8 | $44.78 | $24.42 | $69.20 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 7 | $41.62 | $24.42 | $66.04 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 6 | $37.29 | $24.42 | $61.71 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 5 | $37.23 | $24.42 | $61.65 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 4 | $37.05 | $24.42 | $61.47 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 3 | $26.53 | $24.42 | $50.95 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 2 | $22.54 | $24.42 | $46.96 | Union |
| LABORER: OPEN CUT: GROUP 1 | $19.99 | $24.42 | $44.41 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND: GROUP 4TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0-15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $40.88 | $24.42 | $65.30 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND: GROUP 3TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0-15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $38.89 | $24.42 | $63.31 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND: GROUP 2TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0-15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $34.17 | $24.42 | $58.59 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER, TUNNEL & UNDERGROUND: GROUP 1TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0-15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $27.49 | $24.42 | $51.91 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 7 | $45.51 | $24.42 | $69.93 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 6 | $44.78 | $24.42 | $69.20 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 5 | $41.77 | $24.42 | $66.19 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 4 | $41.62 | $24.42 | $66.04 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 3 | $37.29 | $24.42 | $61.71 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 2 | $37.23 | $24.42 | $61.65 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL-FREE AIR: GROUP 1 | $26.53 | $24.42 | $50.95 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 7 BLASTER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) NOTE: HAZARDOUS & TOXIC WASTE REMOVAL: ADD $0.15 PER HOUR. *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OV… | $46.99 | $24.42 | $71.41 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 6 MUCKING MACHINE; MINER; MINING MACHINE; WELDER & ROCK DRILLER; LOCK TENDER IN TUNNEL; CONCRETE BUSTER; JACK HAMMER OPERATOR; CAISSON WORKER; PIELAYER AND JOINT MAN; BRACERMAN; NOZZLE MAN ON GUNITE; T… | $46.30 | $24.42 | $70.72 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 5 MUCKER; DINKEY (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 TO ALL CLASSIFCATIONS | $43.27 | $24.42 | $67.69 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 4 FORM STRIPPER; CAR PUSHER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 TO ALL CLASSIFCATIONS | $43.12 | $24.42 | $67.54 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 3 LOCK TENDER ON SURFACE (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 TO ALL CLASSIFCATIONS | $42.22 | $24.42 | $66.64 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 2 GENERAL LABORER ON SURFACE (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 TO ALL CLASSIFCATION… | $37.23 | $24.42 | $61.65 | Union |
| LABORER: TUNNEL - *COMPRESSED AIR0 - 15 LBS.: GROUP 1 FLAGPERSON (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON & WAUKESHA COUNTIES) *COMPRESSED AIR 15 - 30 LBS ADD $2.00 TO ALL CLASSIFICATIONS *COMPRESSED AIR OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 TO ALL CLASSIFCATIONS | $26.53 | $24.42 | $50.95 | Union |
| LABORER, SEWER & WATER: GROUP 4 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON… | $39.78 | $19.97 | $59.75 | Union |
| LABORER, SEWER & WATER: GROUP 3 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON… | $39.13 | $19.97 | $59.10 | Union |
| LABORER, SEWER & WATER: GROUP 2 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON… | $38.83 | $19.97 | $58.80 | Union |
| LABORER, SEWER & WATER: GROUP 1 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON… | $36.98 | $19.97 | $56.95 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15- 30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $40.03 | $19.97 | $60.00 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15- 30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $39.38 | $19.97 | $59.35 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15- 30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $39.08 | $19.97 | $59.05 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15- 30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $36.88 | $19.97 | $56.85 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER & WATER: GROUP 4FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $39.68 | $19.97 | $59.65 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER & WATER: GROUP 3FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $39.03 | $19.97 | $59.00 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER & WATER: GROUP 2FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $38.73 | $19.97 | $58.70 | Union |
| LABORER: SEWER & WATER: GROUP 1FOR ALL TUNNEL WORK UNDER COMPRESSED AIR: 0 - 15 LBS ADD $1.00, 15-30 LBS ADD $2.00, OVER 30 LBS ADD $3.00 | $36.67 | $19.97 | $56.64 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5(TEMPORARY HEAT); FORKLIFT, 12 FT AND UNDER; SCREED OPERATOR MILLING MACHINE; REFRIGERATION PLANT/FREEZE MACHINE; POWER PACK VIBRATORY/ULTRA SOUND DRIVER AND EXTRACTOR; GENERATORS UNDER 150 KW; COMBINATION SMALL EQUIPMEN… | $43.01 | $28.15 | $71.16 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 | $44.41 | $28.15 | $72.56 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $47.19 | $28.15 | $75.34 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE… | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E… | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE… | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (GREEN (S.E. 1/3), ROCK (SOUTH OF EDGERTON AND… | $48.74 | $49.65 | $98.39 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BARRON, BUFFALO, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $46.35 | $36.86 | $83.21 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, DOUGLAS, IRON, LINCOLN… | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, BARRON, BROWN, CALUMET… | $46.01 | $29.31 | $75.32 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: AREA D | $42.28 | $26.43 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA F | $37.33 | $31.38 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA E | $41.16 | $27.54 | $68.70 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA C | $40.06 | $28.65 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA A | $47.22 | $31.90 | $79.12 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (CRAWFORD, JACKSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $40.09 | $28.10 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, DOUGLAS, AND IRON COUNTIES) | $48.60 | $29.31 | $77.91 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE, AND… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (KENOSHA, RACINE, AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $44.71 | $28.90 | $73.61 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ADAMS, CLARK, FOREST, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MARATHON… | $39.36 | $28.83 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (GREEN, LAFAYETTE, AND ROCK COUNTIES) | $40.34 | $29.49 | $69.83 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $45.72 | $27.42 | $73.14 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (GREEN LAKE, MARQUETTE, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO, WAUPACA… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (CALUMET, FOND DU LAC, MANITOWOC, AND SHEBOYGAN… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (DANE, GRANT, IOWA, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES) | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BARRON, BUFFALO, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, DUNN, EAU… | $39.50 | $28.69 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (DODGE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES) | $40.14 | $29.67 | $69.81 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (COLUMBIA AND SAUK COUNTIES) | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER 3 OR MORE AXLES; EUCLIDSDUMPTOR & ARTICULATED, TRUCK MECHANIC | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER 1 & 2 AXLES | $39.57 | $28.70 | $68.27 | Union |
Every other classification (14)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILEDRIVERMAN (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29)… | $47.71 | $30.98 | $78.69 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD , BROWN, BUFFALO… | $42.00 | $28.85 | $70.85 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON… | $44.39 | $34.79 | $79.18 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON… | $44.03 | $32.94 | $76.97 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.20 | $27.89 | $73.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.46 | $28.15 | $73.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $46.41 | $28.15 | $74.56 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (WI20260015)
Determination WI20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 141 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS: (ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BUFFALO, BURNETT… | $44.29 | $25.21 | $69.50 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (KENOSHA COUNTY) | $50.01 | $28.40 | $78.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BROWN, DOOR, KEWAUNEE, MANITOWOC (EXCEPT… | $42.00 | $23.93 | $65.93 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE (AREA WEST | $48.55 | $25.91 | $74.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS UNDER $180,000 | $31.75 | $21.73 | $53.48 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS (FLORENCE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF AURORA…ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OVER $180,000 | $33.94 | $21.80 | $55.74 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DOUGLAS COUNTY) | $47.46 | $33.34 | $80.80 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (ADAMS, CLARK (COLBY, FREEMONT, LYNN, MAYVILLE… | $40.19 | $22.90 | $63.09 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (RACINE COUNTY (EXCEPT BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP)) | $48.50 | $26.25 | $74.75 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $50.86 | $28.26 | $79.12 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), DODGE (EAST… | $45.20 | $25.27 | $70.47 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (CALUMET (EXCEPT TOWNSHIP OF NEW HOLSTEIN), GREEN… | $41.76 | $23.65 | $65.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANS: (DODGE (EMMET TOWNSHIP ONLY), GREEN, JEFFERSON… | $43.65 | $23.59 | $67.24 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, DOUGLAS, IRON, SAWYER, AND… | $52.24 | $27.56 | $79.80 | Union |
| PLUMBER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) | $60.05 | $27.90 | $87.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER (DODGE (WATERTOWN), GREEN, JEFFERSON, LAFAYETTE, AND… | $60.05 | $27.90 | $87.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER (COLUMBIA, DANE, IOWA, MARQUETTE, RICHLAND AND SAUK… | $60.57 | $27.34 | $87.91 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (MARINETTE COUNTY (NIAGARA ONLY)) | $43.90 | $27.53 | $71.43 | Union |
| PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER (KENOSHA, RACINE, AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $57.35 | $29.37 | $86.72 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (ADAMS,BROWN, CALUMET, DODGE (EXCEPT… | $53.23 | $23.40 | $76.63 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (BARON, BUFFALO, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, CRAWFORD, DUNN… | $50.94 | $25.98 | $76.92 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER ZONE 1 (DODGE (WATERTOWN) | $58.92 | $31.34 | $90.26 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (COLUMBIA, DANE, IOWA, MARQUETTE, RICHLAND AND SAUK… | $60.13 | $30.16 | $90.29 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29), POLK… | $47.57 | $31.17 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON, AND… | $45.46 | $31.52 | $76.98 | Union |
| CARPENTER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST, IRON… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVERMEN (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN… | $44.45 | $28.78 | $73.23 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BAYFIELD (WEST OF HWY 63) AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES) | $46.82 | $31.92 | $78.74 | Union |
| CARPENTER: PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY)… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (EASTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $42.44 | $28.44 | $70.88 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU LAC… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| CARPENTER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.30 | $25.53 | $60.83 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $39.46 | $25.53 | $64.99 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $39.31 | $25.53 | $64.84 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $39.16 | $25.53 | $64.69 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.96 | $25.53 | $64.49 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $38.81 | $25.53 | $64.34 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.15 | $25.53 | $60.68 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $38.26 | $25.53 | $63.79 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $38.41 | $25.53 | $63.94 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $38.21 | $25.53 | $63.74 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.16 | $25.53 | $63.69 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $38.06 | $25.53 | $63.59 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $35.02 | $25.53 | $60.55 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $38.52 | $25.53 | $64.05 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $38.19 | $25.53 | $63.72 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $38.22 | $25.53 | $63.75 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $38.02 | $25.53 | $63.55 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $37.87 | $25.53 | $63.40 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 6 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $40.40 | $19.97 | $60.37 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.97 | $19.97 | $63.94 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $44.12 | $19.97 | $64.09 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.92 | $19.97 | $63.89 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.87 | $19.97 | $63.84 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD, BROWN… | $43.77 | $19.97 | $63.74 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 | $40.40 | $19.97 | $60.37 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 5 | $44.25 | $19.97 | $64.22 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 | $44.40 | $19.97 | $64.37 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 | $44.20 | $19.97 | $64.17 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 | $44.15 | $19.97 | $64.12 | Union |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 | $44.05 | $19.97 | $64.02 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $43.59 | $28.55 | $72.14 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $48.74 | $28.55 | $77.29 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2AND DERRICKS WITH BOOM, LEADSAND/OR JIB LENGTHS MEASURING 175 FEET OR LESS; BACKHOES (EXCAVATORS) 130,000 LBS AND OVER; CAISSON RIGS; PILE DRIVERS; BORING MACHINES (VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL), VERSI-LIFT, TRI-LIFT, GANTRY 2… | $54.71 | $28.55 | $83.26 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1$0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR PER 100 TONS OR 100 FT OF BOOM OVER 200 FT OR LIFTING CAPACITY OF CRANE OVER 200 TONS TO A MAXIMUM OF 300 TONS OR 300 FT. THEREAFTER AN INCREASE OF $0.01 PER FT OR TON, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (KE… | $55.21 | $28.55 | $83.76 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $41.60 | $27.89 | $69.49 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $43.13 | $27.89 | $71.02 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $49.28 | $27.89 | $77.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $50.53 | $27.89 | $78.42 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (BROWN, CALUMET, DOOR, FOND DU LAC, KEWAUNEE… | $44.66 | $33.67 | $78.33 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WALWORTH (N.E… | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ADAMS, COLUMBIA, CRAWFORD, DANE, DODGE, FLORENCE… | $44.00 | $32.66 | $76.66 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (BARRON, BUFFALO, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $46.35 | $36.86 | $83.21 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, DOUGLAS, IRON, LINCOLN… | $42.89 | $36.86 | $79.75 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: REPAINT: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD… | $37.27 | $27.26 | $64.53 | Union |
| PAINTERS: REPAINT: BRUSH, ROLLER: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT… | $36.67 | $27.26 | $63.93 | Union |
| PAINTERS: NEW: SPRAY, SANDBLAST, STEEL: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD… | $38.77 | $27.26 | $66.03 | Union |
| PAINTERS: NEW: BRUSH, ROLLER: ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, AND… | $38.17 | $27.26 | $65.43 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (RACINE COUNTY) | $44.64 | $23.35 | $67.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER (RACINE COUNTY) | $43.64 | $23.35 | $66.99 | Union |
| PAINTER (BARRON, CHIPPEWA, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE, PEPIN, PIERCE… | $24.11 | $12.15 | $36.26 | Union |
| PAINTER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $22.03 | $12.45 | $34.48 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE… | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND… | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON… | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | Union |
| PAINTER: BRUSH (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN, IOWA… | $37.65 | $21.17 | $58.82 | Union |
| PAINTER (ADAMS, BROWN, CALUMET, CLARK, DOOR, FOND DU LAC… | $37.65 | $21.17 | $58.82 | Union |
| PAINTERS: STRUCTURAL STEEL (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $40.77 | $26.37 | $67.14 | Union |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $41.62 | $26.37 | $67.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (KENOSHA AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $40.62 | $26.37 | $66.99 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (FLORENCE COUNTY) | $31.17 | $15.92 | $47.09 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (ADAMS, BARRON, BROWN, CALUMET… | $46.01 | $29.31 | $75.32 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER: AREA D | $42.28 | $26.43 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA F | $37.33 | $31.38 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, AREA E | $41.16 | $27.54 | $68.70 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA C | $40.06 | $28.65 | $68.71 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER AREA A | $47.22 | $31.90 | $79.12 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (CRAWFORD, JACKSON, JUNEAU, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $40.09 | $28.10 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, DOUGLAS, AND IRON COUNTIES) | $48.60 | $29.31 | $77.91 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE, AND… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (KENOSHA, RACINE, AND WALWORTH COUNTIES) | $44.71 | $28.90 | $73.61 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (ADAMS, CLARK, FOREST, LANGLADE, LINCOLN, MARATHON… | $39.36 | $28.83 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (GREEN, LAFAYETTE, AND ROCK COUNTIES) | $40.34 | $29.49 | $69.83 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA… | $45.72 | $27.42 | $73.14 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (GREEN LAKE, MARQUETTE, OUTAGAMIE, SHAWANO, WAUPACA… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (CALUMET, FOND DU LAC, MANITOWOC, AND SHEBOYGAN… | $38.45 | $27.41 | $65.86 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (DANE, GRANT, IOWA, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES) | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (BARRON, BUFFALO, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, DUNN, EAU… | $39.50 | $28.69 | $68.19 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (DODGE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES) | $40.14 | $29.67 | $69.81 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (COLUMBIA AND SAUK COUNTIES) | $41.17 | $28.66 | $69.83 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (3 OR MORE AXLES; EUCLIDS OR DUMPTOR, ARTICULATED… | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER (1 & 2 AXLE TRUCKS) | $39.57 | $28.70 | $68.27 | Union |
Every other classification (25)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER (BOILERMAKER) | $46.52 | $34.63 | $81.15 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (BURNETT (W. OF HWY 48), PIERCE (W. OF HWY 29)… | $47.71 | $30.98 | $78.69 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BAYFIELD (EASTERN 2/3), FOREST… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (CALUMET (WESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY), FOND DU… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (ADAMS, ASHLAND, BARRON, BAYFIELD , BROWN, BUFFALO… | $42.00 | $28.85 | $70.85 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BARRON, BURNETT, CHIPPEWA, CLARK, DUNN, EAU CLAIRE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BUFFALO, CRAWFORD, JACKSON, LA CROSSE, MONROE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER (BROWN, DOOR, FLORENCE, KEWAUNEE, MARINETTE… | $44.43 | $29.95 | $74.38 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON… | $44.39 | $34.79 | $79.18 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT (KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, RACINE, WASHINGTON… | $44.03 | $32.94 | $76.97 | Union |
| TELEDATA SYSTEM INSTALLER: INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN (ADAMS, ASHLAND… | $31.17 | $20.08 | $51.25 | Union |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS: TECHNICIAN (DODGE (EAST OF HWY 26… | $37.13 | $21.58 | $58.71 | Union |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS: INSTALLER (DODGE (EAST OF HWY 26… | $37.13 | $21.58 | $58.71 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (6) GROUNDSMAN | $26.14 | $14.60 | $40.74 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (5) LIGHT GROUNDMAN DRIVER | $30.89 | $16.11 | $47.00 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (4) HEAVY GROUNDMAN DRIVER | $33.27 | $16.88 | $50.15 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (3) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) | $38.02 | $18.40 | $56.42 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (2) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $42.78 | $19.80 | $62.58 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (1) LINEMAN | $47.53 | $21.43 | $68.96 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4ROTEC TYPE CONVEYORS; TRACTOR/BULLDOZER/END LOADER (OVER 40 HP); MOTOR PATROL; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SIDEBOOM; STRADDLE CARRIER; WELDER; BITUMINOUS PLANT AND PAVER OPERATOR; ROLLER OVER 5 TONS; RAIL LEVELING MACHINE (RAILROA… | $52.72 | $28.55 | $81.27 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $54.21 | $28.55 | $82.76 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.20 | $27.89 | $73.09 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER HOUR | $45.73 | $27.89 | $73.62 | Union |
| WELL DRILLER | $16.52 | $0.00 | $16.52 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow Wisconsin's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations WI20260005, WI20260035, WI20260010, WI20260008, WI20260015, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.