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DirectionsPrevailing wages are the wages required to be paid on state-funded construction and public works projects.
Minnesota's prevailing-wage law (Minnesota Statutes 177.41 through 177.44) requires employees working on state-funded construction and public works projects or other projects covered by law be paid wage-rates comparable to wages paid for similar work in the area where the project is located.
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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) conducts an annual voluntary survey of contractors in construction to determine state prevailing-wage rates for commercial, highway/heavy and residential construction and public works projects in Minnesota.
How to participate
The prevailing wage online survey portal is open year-round. You may enter projects for the 2026 survey period.
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Rulemaking docket for Minnesota Rules, chapter 5200: Earned sick and safe time, Minnesota Rules, part 5200.1200
Prevailing wages are the wages required to be paid on state-funded construction and public works projects. Truck rental rates are certified once a year for highway construction projects.
Minnesota's prevailing-wage law (Minnesota Statutes 177.41 through 177.44) requires employees working on state-funded construction and public works projects or other projects covered by law be paid wage-rates comparable to wages paid for similar work in the area where the project is located.
Categories: Prevailing wage minimum truck rental rates in Minnesota.
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For more information, contact us at dli.prevwage@state.mn.us or 651-284-5091.
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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (department) is required to notify you of the following matters before you are asked to supply any private or confidential data about yourself.
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The operating costs were determined by survey on a statewide basis. The operating cost for “four or more axle units, straight-body trucks” is determined to be $51.50 an hour. The operating cost for “three-axle units” is determined to be $37.35 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor only” is determined to be $54.96 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor trailers” is determined to be $66.42 an hour.
Categories: Prevailing wage minimum truck rental rates
The operating costs were determined by survey on a statewide basis. The operating cost for “four or more axle units, straight-body trucks” is determined to be $51.50 an hour. The operating cost for “three-axle units” is determined to be $37.35 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor only” is determined to be $54.96 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor trailers” is determined to be $66.42 an hour.
Categories: Prevailing wage minimum truck rental rates Region 5, Minnesota prevailing wage law, prevailing wages
The operating costs were determined by survey on a statewide basis. The operating cost for “four or more axle units, straight-body trucks” is determined to be $51.50 an hour. The operating cost for “three-axle units” is determined to be $37.35 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor only” is determined to be $54.96 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor trailers” is determined to be $66.42 an hour.
Categories: Prevailing wage minimum truck rental rates Region 6, prevailing wages, Minnesota prevailing wage law
The operating costs were determined by survey on a statewide basis. The operating cost for “four or more axle units, straight-body trucks” is determined to be $51.50 an hour. The operating cost for “three-axle units” is determined to be $37.35 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor only” is determined to be $54.96 an hour. The operating cost for “tractor trailers” is determined to be $66.42 an hour.
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