What is Wisconsin’s prevailing wage rate law?
Wisconsin actually has three (3) separate prevailing wage rate laws. Each law covers a different type of public works project. Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes covers projects bid or negotiated by a local governmental unit. Section 103.49, Wisconsin Statutes covers projects bid by a state agency, except state highway and bridge projects. Section 103.50, Wisconsin Statutes covers state highway and bridge projects bid by the Department of Transportation.