Building Construction — Eaton, Michigan
WD MI20260082-15492-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CH in Eaton, Michigan (construction type: building) is $47.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $72.53/hr total package (WD MI20260082-15492-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MI20260082-15492-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Eaton
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CH | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $40.00 | $23.65 | $63.65 Above median +190% 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: BRICKLAYER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER WAS EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKING DAYS BEFORE | $36.10 | $26.22 | $62.32 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: TERRAZZO AND TILE FINISHER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER WAS EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WOR | $32.20 | $20.74 | $52.94 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER: TERRAZZO AND TILE SETTER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER WAS EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKI | $32.20 | $23.46 | $55.66 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK & METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK & METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $36.21 | $21.06 | $57.27 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: SOFT FLOOR LAYER, INCLUDING CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: SOFT FLOOR LAYER, INCLUDING CARPET & RESILIENT FLOORING | $36.21 | $21.06 | $57.27 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.64 | $12.88 | $37.52 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION & LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $34.30 | $22.16 | $56.46 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ALARM INSTALLATION & LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $30.43 | $10.92 | $41.35 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION & LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $34.30 | $22.16 | $56.46 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION & LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $42.98 | $29.75 | $72.73 +108% 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 | $36.55 | $29.51 | $66.06 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $29.51 | $66.06 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $32.53 | $13.45 | $45.98 Above median +96% 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 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.75 | $4.75 | $21.50 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| METAL BUILDING ERECTOR | $16.92 | $6.32 | $23.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $42.92 | $39.13 | $82.05 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.94 | $8.72 | $30.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.73 | $7.02 | $26.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $22.00 | $6.29 | $28.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.75 | $9.98 | $29.73 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 CONCRETE PUMP; CRANE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; ROLLER; SCRAPER; STIFF LEG DERRICK; TRENCHER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | $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 | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 Top 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, ROLLER, SPRAY AND PAPERHANGING | $28.75 | $18.68 | $47.43 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $28.75 | $18.68 | $47.43 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY, IF THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAYS: MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY, IF THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE WOR | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL:, AREA 2: GROUP 1 | $42.74 | $21.53 | $64.27 Top 10% +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.00 | $0.58 | $15.58 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $41.34 | $27.39 | $68.73 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.00 | $7.26 | $23.26 Above median -12% 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 Eaton, 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.
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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 Eaton, 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.