Heavy Construction — Gogebic, Michigan
WD MI20260036-15505-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Gogebic, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $34.19/hr base + $24.65/hr fringe = $58.84/hr total package (WD MI20260036-15505-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $34.19 | $24.65 | $58.84 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $34.01 | $23.14 | $57.15 Top 10% +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.17 | $10.13 | $30.30 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.94 | $21.80 | $55.74 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.75 | $21.73 | $53.48 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.05 | $33.67 | $74.72 Top 10% +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( GRADE CHECKER) | $22.96 | $12.95 | $35.91 Above median +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $22.78 | $12.95 | $35.73 Above median +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.71 | $3.35 | $18.06 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $10.89 | $1.74 | $12.63 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $32.74 | $13.45 | $46.19 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.50 | $1.06 | $13.56 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 BOOM TRUCK EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 | $37.26 | $25.00 | $62.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $15.61 | $3.58 | $19.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $12.98 | $6.12 | $19.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.63 | $5.85 | $22.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CRANE, MAIN BOOM & JIB 140' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE | $44.63 | $25.00 | $69.63 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CRANE, MAIN BOOM & JIB 220' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE | $44.92 | $25.00 | $69.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 BULLDOZER; CRANE; COMPACTOR; SCRAPER; LOADER EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM A | $40.51 | $25.00 | $65.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.74 | $7.93 | $21.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $34.48 | $25.18 | $59.66 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 BORING MACHINE, BULLDOZER, CRANE, LOADER, SCRAPER, TRENCHER | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 +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 | $39.95 | $25.25 | $65.20 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.63 | $1.25 | $13.88 -48% 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 Gogebic, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Gogebic, 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.