Building Construction — Gratiot, Michigan
WD MI20260122-15472-bld · Revision 1 · 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 Gratiot, Michigan (construction type: building) is $41.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $66.53/hr total package (WD MI20260122-15472-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 39 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260122-15472-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Gratiot
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 39
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 | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 Bottom 10% | $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 | $37.64 | $81.14 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $22.20 | $3.10 | $25.30 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.86 | $23.69 | $59.55 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $19.59 | $7.57 | $27.16 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND SOFT FLOOR LAYING-CARPET | $15.80 | $1.22 | $17.02 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.47 | $12.38 | $37.85 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $34.25 | $23.13 | $57.38 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $16.95 | $4.74 | $21.69 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $36.55 | $33.37 | $69.92 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $35.93 | $72.48 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $30.02 | $27.43 | $57.45 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.70 | $1.22 | $11.92 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.03 | $3.10 | $18.13 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE AND PIPELAYER | $27.68 | $13.45 | $41.13 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: SANDBLASTER | $28.21 | $13.45 | $41.66 Top 10% +78% vs market | $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: BULLDOZER | $22.34 | $1.22 | $23.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.04 | $6.03 | $30.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 Top 10% | $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 AND WHIRLEY DERRICK CRANE OPERATOR | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 4 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; FORK TRUCK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 5 FORK TRUCK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERA | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 6 OILER CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR W | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.02 | $7.07 | $35.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $19.60 | $7.31 | $26.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $29.23 | $19.11 | $48.34 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $30.22 | $22.22 | $52.44 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.50 | $21.75 | $67.25 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $33.09 | $26.58 | $59.67 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.50 | $22.10 | $65.60 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.73 | $7.41 | $23.14 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.83 | $23.78 | $50.61 +71% 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 |
| TILE SETTER | $31.43 | $21.13 | $52.56 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.65 | $3.12 | $18.77 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $16.80 | $3.97 | $20.77 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Gratiot, 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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Direct labor 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 Gratiot, 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.