Building Construction — Jackson, Michigan
WD MI20260086-15496-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
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 Jackson, Michigan (construction type: building) is $47.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $72.53/hr total package (WD MI20260086-15496-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $35.83 | $22.18 | $58.01 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $27.73 | $21.06 | $48.79 +65% 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 | $56.05 | $30.52 | $86.57 Top 10% +148% 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 | $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 | $32.35 | $13.45 | $45.80 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION: GROUP 1 LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST, INCLUDING AIR, GAS AND DIESEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER AND SKIDST | $29.93 | $9.10 | $39.03 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION: GROUP 2 LANDSCAPE LABORER: SMALL POWER TOOL OPERATOR, MATERIAL MOVER, TRUCK DRIVER AND LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER TEN | $27.71 | $9.10 | $36.81 +57% vs market | $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 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BULLDOZER; CONCRETE PUMP; CRANE; GRADER/BLADE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; LOADER; ROLLER; SCRAPER | $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 AND ROLLER | $32.85 | $20.41 | $53.26 Above median +124% 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 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $46.26 | $25.43 | $71.69 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $37.46 | $20.87 | $58.33 Above median +116% 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 FINISHER | $27.94 | $22.18 | $50.12 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.20 | $23.46 | $55.66 Above median +117% 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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.