Building Construction — Lenawee, Michigan
WD MI20260131-15438-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Lenawee, Michigan (construction type: building) is $36.00/hr base + $20.15/hr fringe = $56.15/hr total package (WD MI20260131-15438-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 41 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260131-15438-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Lenawee
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 41
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 | $36.00 | $20.15 | $56.15 +156% 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 | $35.83 | $22.18 | $58.01 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.41 | $21.06 | $56.47 +91% 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 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $19.59 | $7.57 | $27.16 Above median +14% 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 & STRUCTURAL | $35.50 | $29.20 | $64.70 +111% 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 | $42.92 | $39.13 | $82.05 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $29.04 | $9.76 | $38.80 Top 10% | $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 | $32.85 | $20.41 | $53.26 Above median +124% 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: SPRAY | $26.86 | $17.66 | $44.52 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION | $51.30 | $25.87 | $77.17 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY | $42.26 | $23.70 | $65.96 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $27.41 | $16.10 | $43.51 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION | $49.43 | $24.36 | $73.79 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION.$ 46.29 25.43 PIPEFITTER: HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY | $46.29 | $25.43 | $71.72 +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 400' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMIN | $51.29 | $25.35 | $76.64 +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 300' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMIN | $49.79 | $25.35 | $75.14 +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 220' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMIN | $48.29 | $25.35 | $73.64 +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 140' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMIN | $47.99 | $25.35 | $73.34 +144% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 120' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMIN | $47.17 | $25.35 | $72.52 +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 REGULAR CRANE OPERATOR FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH | $46.31 | $25.35 | $71.66 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; LOADER;PAVER; SCRAPER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY | $45.34 | $25.35 | $70.69 +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 FORKLIFT & EXTEND-A-BOOM FORKLIFT FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMB | $43.63 | $25.35 | $68.98 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 9 OILER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND | $35.29 | $25.35 | $60.64 +102% 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 | $30.80 | $21.51 | $52.31 +76% 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 | $35.83 | $22.18 | $58.01 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 Above median -42% 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 Lenawee, 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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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 Lenawee, 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.