Building Construction — Hillsdale, Michigan
WD MI20260123-15493-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 Hillsdale, Michigan (construction type: building) is $41.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $66.53/hr total package (WD MI20260123-15493-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 39 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260123-15493-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Hillsdale
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 | $19.82 | $7.31 | $27.13 Bottom 10% +23% 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 FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKING DAYS BEFORE SAID H | $35.28 | $26.30 | $61.58 +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 +68% 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 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.18 | $18.11 | $45.29 Above median +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.40 | $17.79 | $66.19 Above median +89% 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 | $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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $30.02 | $27.43 | $57.45 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $32.35 | $13.45 | $45.80 Above median +96% 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 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $40.04 | $26.47 | $66.51 Above median +66% 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: 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 AND ROLLER | $32.86 | $20.41 | $53.27 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $21.75 | $11.94 | $33.69 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $32.85 | $20.41 | $53.26 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $21.75 | $11.94 | $33.69 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $26.86 | $17.66 | $44.52 Above median +88% 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 |
| PIPEFITTER | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKING DAYS BEFORE SAID HO | $33.09 | $26.58 | $59.67 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER.$ 46.29 25.43 PIPEFITTER | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR L | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER; TOWER CRANE; GANTRY CRANE AND WHIRLEY DERRICK CRANE OPERATOR W | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: 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% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 FORK TRUCK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERAT | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OILER CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WI | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 Top 10% +88% 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 | $42.74 | $21.53 | $64.27 Above median +117% 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 FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKING DAYS BEFORE SAID | $32.20 | $23.46 | $55.66 Above median +117% 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 Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale, 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.