Heavy Construction — Cass, Michigan
WD MI20260054-15491-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 1 RATE in Cass, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $41.32/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $66.57/hr total package (WD MI20260054-15491-hvy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MI20260054-15491-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Cass
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 28
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 | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 Top 10% +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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $31.75 | $22.84 | $54.59 Above median +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 ( COMMON OR GENERAL) | $22.42 | $12.95 | $35.37 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( GRADE CHECKER) | $22.73 | $12.95 | $35.68 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $22.55 | $12.95 | $35.50 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( PIPELAYER) | $22.85 | $12.95 | $35.80 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $12.25 | $0.00 | $12.25 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. PAID HOLIDA | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER, TOWER CRANE, GANTRY CRANE | $45.68 | $25.25 | $70.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BORING MACHINE; BULLDOZER; CRANE; GRADER/BLADE; LOADER; ROLLE | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEM | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF ULY, LABOR DAY | $35.46 | $25.25 | $60.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 7 OILER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF ULY, LABOR DAY, THA | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $21.75 | $11.94 | $33.69 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.75 | $11.94 | $34.69 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $33.60 | $19.36 | $52.96 Above median +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR, BORING MACHINE, BULLDOZER, CRANE, GRADER/ BLADE, LOADER, ROLLER, SCRAPE | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 Top 10% +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2 TRENCHER | $41.25 | $25.25 | $66.50 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK | $40.52 | $25.25 | $65.77 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 BROOM/ SWEEPER, FORK TRUCK, TRACTOR, BOBCAT/ SKID STEER /SKID LOADER | $39.95 | $25.25 | $65.20 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $18.00 | $6.43 | $24.43 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY/SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK FOOTNOTE: A. $470.70 PER WEEK. B. $68.70 DAILY | $33.55 | $0.75 | $34.30 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $20.82 | $3.69 | $24.51 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK FOOTNOTE: A. $470.70 PER WEEK. B. $68.70 DAILY | $33.30 | $0.75 | $34.05 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cass, MI — Heavy 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.
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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 heavy construction in Cass, 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.