Building Construction — Kent, Michigan
WD MI20260088-17144-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Kent, Michigan (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $23.65/hr fringe = $63.65/hr total package (WD MI20260088-17144-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 45 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260088-17144-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Kent
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $21.45 | $5.00 | $26.45 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.62 | $6.42 | $25.04 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.28 | $2.69 | $18.97 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.35 | $2.69 | $20.04 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.61 | $2.69 | $21.30 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORMWORK | $18.14 | $4.59 | $22.73 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.16 | $4.25 | $21.41 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $20.68 | $6.39 | $27.07 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $15.29 | $2.68 | $17.97 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $16.75 | $2.75 | $19.50 Above median -33% 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 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $18.07 | $4.84 | $22.91 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.04 | $4.80 | $17.84 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER; SANDBLASTER | $26.34 | $12.95 | $39.29 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $10.47 | $0.00 | $10.47 Above median -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.87 | $2.16 | $21.03 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.01 | $2.45 | $16.46 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.32 | $3.28 | $21.60 Above median -8% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.23 | $9.10 | $29.33 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.50 | $6.17 | $22.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.50 | $5.81 | $24.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.21 | $6.76 | $25.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $21.48 | $9.13 | $30.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.16 | $4.05 | $21.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 CONCRETE PUMP; GRADER/BLADE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; ROLLER; SCRAPER; TRENCHER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 BROOM/SWEEPER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMA | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS D | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 4 OILER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.72 | $1.92 | $17.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY | $28.75 | $18.68 | $47.43 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $16.21 | $2.81 | $19.02 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $47.40 | $23.35 | $70.75 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $47.40 | $23.35 | $70.75 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.05 | $6.06 | $20.11 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.32 | $4.66 | $22.98 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $35.41 | $15.86 | $51.27 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $17.07 | $4.24 | $21.31 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER FOOTNOTE: PAID HOLIDAY: FOURTH OF JULY, IF THE WORKER HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN ANY PERIOD OF SEVEN WORKING DAYS BEFORE SAI | $27.94 | $21.15 | $49.09 +91% 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: DUMP TRUCK | $17.00 | $5.71 | $22.71 Above median -14% 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 Kent, 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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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 Kent, 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.