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North Dakota Prevailing Wage

North Dakota repealed its state prevailing wage law in 2015. Only federally funded construction projects are subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

North Dakota does not have a state prevailing wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000.

State Status

Law
Repealed in 2015
Agency
N/A — State law repealed
Certified Payroll
Not required at state level

Federal Davis-Bacon Coverage

The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in North Dakota. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.

  • Threshold: $2,000 for federal contracts
  • Certified payroll (WH-347) required weekly
  • Wage determinations via SAM.gov
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Key Facts

  • State prevailing wage law repealed in 2015
  • Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded projects over $2,000
  • Repeal occurred alongside Indiana in 2015 as part of broader national trend

Penalties

Federal Davis-Bacon penalties apply to federally funded projects only.

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