Building Construction — Berrien, Michigan
WD MI20260078-15488-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY in Berrien, Michigan (construction type: building) is $47.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $72.53/hr total package (WD MI20260078-15488-bld, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: MI20260078-15488-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Berrien
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 34
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $37.20 | $0.00 | $37.20 Bottom 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.50 | $36.74 | $80.24 Above median +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $35.21 | $24.26 | $59.47 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.63 | $12.88 | $37.51 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.00 | $29.23 | $75.23 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $31.22 | $21.57 | $52.79 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $18.48 | $7.93 | $26.41 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $31.75 | $22.84 | $54.59 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $27.21 | $13.45 | $40.66 Above median +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $10.38 | $0.50 | $10.88 Above median -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.68 | $6.64 | $26.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER, TOWER CRANE, GANTRY CRANE, WHIRLEY DERRICK FOOTNOTES: CRANE O | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; CRANE; CONCRETE PUMP; GRADER/BLADE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; LOADER; ROLLER; SCRAPER; STIFF LEG | $42.25 | $25.25 | $67.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.5 | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 5 BOOM TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 6 FORK TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE | $33.37 | $25.25 | $58.62 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 7 OILER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $19.10 | $8.48 | $27.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $27.32 | $16.66 | $43.98 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.32 | $16.46 | $43.78 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $33.60 | $19.36 | $52.96 Above median +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $33.60 | $19.36 | $52.96 Above median +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.05 | $21.04 | $57.09 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: COMPOSITION | $34.55 | $21.04 | $55.59 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.45 | $30.43 | $74.88 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $26.24 | $21.13 | $47.37 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $27.35 | $22.20 | $49.55 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $17.26 | $11.42 | $28.68 Top 10% +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.50 | $0.44 | $14.94 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK | $13.57 | $1.18 | $14.75 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Berrien, MI — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Berrien, Michigan.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.