Minnesota's prevailing wage law applies to state-funded construction projects with costs of $25,000 or more (multiple trades) or $2,500 or more (single trade). Rates are set based on local wage data and updated periodically.
Minnesota has an active prevailing wage law (Minnesota Prevailing Wage Act (Minnesota Statutes 177.41-177.44)). Administered by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Minnesota. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages, civil penalties, and potential debarment from public contracts. Willful violations may result in criminal prosecution.