Wisconsin repealed its state prevailing wage law in 2017 as part of the 2017-2019 state budget. Only federally funded construction projects are subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Wisconsin does not have a state prevailing wage law. Federal Davis-Bacon Act still applies to federally funded construction projects over $2,000.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Wisconsin. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Federal Davis-Bacon penalties apply to federally funded projects only.