Heavy Construction — Clare, Michigan
WD MI20260034-14355-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Clare, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $33.11/hr base + $23.64/hr fringe = $56.75/hr total package (WD MI20260034-14355-hvy, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $33.11 | $23.64 | $56.75 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.10 | $12.38 | $35.48 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.62 | $23.05 | $59.67 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $26.52 | $66.52 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $33.37 | $69.92 Above median +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $35.93 | $72.48 Above median +136% 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 | $12.55 | $35.28 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( LANDSCAPER) | $18.41 | $12.95 | $31.36 +34% 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 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER | $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; BULLDOZER; COMPACTOR; CRANE; SCRAPER; LOADER FOOTNOTES: CRANE | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 BOOM TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5 OILER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $43.50 | $22.10 | $65.60 +77% 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: 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Clare, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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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.
Other Construction Types in Clare
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Clare, 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.