In North Dakota, the federal government’s Department of Labor determines the Prevailing Wage decision.  The DOL determines this rate by basing it on the hourly rate paid on public works projects to a majority of workers who are engaged in a particular type of craft, work, or classification.  The single or modal rate being paid to the greatest number of workers is the North Dakota Prevailing Wage Determination in the event that there is no single rate paid to a majority. The decision is also based on workers who are located within the locality or nearest market area.