North Dakota Prevailing Wage Calculator
Calculate total prevailing wage costs for North Dakota public works projects. Enter worker details, hours worked, and trade classification to estimate base wages, fringe benefits, and overtime premiums in compliance with North Dakota Century Code § 34-14.
Formulas Used
Prevailing Wage Rate:
Prevailing Wage Rate = Base Wage Rate + Fringe Benefit Rate
Regular Wage Cost (per worker, per week):
Regular Wage = Base Rate × Regular Hours
Overtime Wage Cost (per worker, per week):
Overtime Wage = Base Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours
(Fringe benefits are paid at straight time on all hours, including overtime, per USDOL Davis-Bacon guidance)
Fringe Benefit Cost (per worker, per week):
Fringe Cost = Fringe Rate × (Regular Hours + Overtime Hours)
Total Project Cost:
Grand Total = (Regular Wage + Overtime Wage + Fringe Cost) × Workers × Weeks
Effective All-In Hourly Rate:
Effective Rate = Grand Total ÷ Total Project Hours
Assumptions & References
- Prevailing wage rates are based on North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights published wage determinations (approximate 2024 figures; always verify current rates at nd.gov/labor).