Heavy Construction — Lake, Michigan
WD MI20260049-15475-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Lake, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $23.97/hr base + $6.29/hr fringe = $30.26/hr total package (WD MI20260049-15475-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 44 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260049-15475-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Lake
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $23.97 | $6.29 | $30.26 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: FORM WORK ONLY | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 Bottom 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: FORM WORK ONLY | $42.44 | $31.43 | $73.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.02 | $12.38 | $34.40 Above median +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.23 | $22.11 | $54.34 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.32 | $28.54 | $79.86 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.78 | $21.84 | $64.62 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (LAKE & MASON COUNTIES) | $36.52 | $25.15 | $61.67 Top 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (LAKE & MASON COUNTIES) | $36.62 | $23.05 | $59.67 Bottom 10% +71% 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: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 Top 10% +130% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.42 | $12.95 | $35.37 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.21 | $13.45 | $40.66 Top 10% +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $28.56 | $12.95 | $41.51 Top 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $30.35 | $17.90 | $48.25 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $22.73 | $12.95 | $35.68 Above median +52% 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 | $15.97 | $3.51 | $19.48 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.28 | $3.99 | $19.27 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 1 | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 2 | $45.68 | $25.25 | $70.93 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 3 | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 4 | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEER: GROUP 5 | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 Top 10% +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: GROUP 1 | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: GROUP 2 | $45.68 | $25.25 | $70.93 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: GROUP 3 | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: GROUP 4 | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: GROUP 5 | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 Top 10% +94% vs market | $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 | $15.50 | $3.62 | $19.12 | $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 |
| PIPEFITTER | $40.41 | $29.35 | $69.76 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $35.77 | $35.13 | $70.90 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $39.89 | $23.82 | $63.71 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $35.20 | $22.35 | $57.55 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR, BORING MACHINE, BULLDOZER, CRANE, SCRAPER, LOADER, TRENCHER | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 Top 10% +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 | $14.06 | $1.25 | $15.31 -42% 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 Lake, 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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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 heavy construction in Lake, 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.