Federal Davis-Bacon is not the only rule that applies here. Applies to state-funded construction and public works projects estimated over $25,000. That runs on top of, not instead of, the federal WH-347 whenever the project also has federal money in it.
Minnesota at a glance
- Minnesota Statutes §§ 177.41-177.44 set the state's own prevailing wage requirement, enforced by the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
- Applies to state-funded construction and public works projects estimated over $25,000.
- Certified payroll is filed every two weeks (not weekly like the federal WH-347), due within 14 days after the end of each pay period, to both the contracting authority and the project owner.
- Records must be kept for at least three years after final payment.
Minnesota DLI: Prevailing Wage
What this means for your paperwork
Federal money on a Minnesota job does not excuse the WH-347. It runs alongside whatever Minnesota itself requires. Certified Payroll only handles the federal side: it checks the rate against the live SAM.gov wage determination and fills out the WH-347 with its Statement of Compliance. It does not file Minnesota's own state form, so budget for that as a separate step if this project needs it.
Frequently asked
Does Minnesota have its own prevailing wage law?+
Yes. Minnesota Statutes §§ 177.41-177.44 set the state's own prevailing wage requirement, enforced by the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
Does Certified Payroll file Minnesota's state certified payroll form?+
No. Certified Payroll files the federal WH-347 under Davis-Bacon, not Minnesota's own state form. The moment a Minnesota project is also federally funded, it checks the rate and fills out the WH-347 automatically. The state form is still a separate filing.
This is a general informational summary, not legal advice, and covers state-level rules only. Verify current requirements with Minnesota's labor department or a qualified compliance advisor before relying on it.