Building Construction — Macomb, Michigan
WD MI20260091-15464-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Macomb, Michigan (construction type: building) is $40.74/hr base + $32.59/hr fringe = $73.33/hr total package (WD MI20260091-15464-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $40.74 | $32.59 | $73.33 Above median +234% 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 | $41.66 | $26.53 | $68.19 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $42.44 | $31.43 | $73.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.76 | $21.11 | $57.87 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.63 | $14.07 | $44.70 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CREDIT | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 Above median | $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, LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS | $39.93 | $17.97 | $57.90 +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, DECORATION DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY; PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS W | $42.00 | $25.55 | $67.55 +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - OVERHEAD DOOR | $27.98 | $0.00 | $27.98 Top 10% | $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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $30.02 | $27.43 | $57.45 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $38.00 | $18.25 | $56.25 Above median +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT | $39.08 | $15.92 | $55.00 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION: GROUP 1 LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST, INCLUDING AIR, GAS AND DIESEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER, SKIDSTEER | $29.93 | $9.10 | $39.03 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION: GROUP 2 LANDSCAPE LABORER: SMALL POWER TOOL OPERATOR, MATERIAL MOVER, TRUCK DRIVER AND LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER TENDE | $27.71 | $9.10 | $36.81 +57% 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: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 400' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMI | $51.29 | $25.35 | $76.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 300' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMI | $48.79 | $25.35 | $74.14 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 220' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMI | $48.29 | $25.35 | $73.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 4 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 140' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMI | $47.99 | $25.35 | $73.34 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 5 CRANE WITH BOOM AND JIB OR LEADS 120' OR LONGER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMI | $47.17 | $25.35 | $72.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 6 REGULAR CRANE OPERATOR, AND CONCRETE PUMP WITH BOOM OPERATOR FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR | $46.31 | $25.35 | $71.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 7 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BOBCAT/SKID LOADER, BROOM/SWEEPER, BULLDOZER, GRADER/BLADE, HIGHLIFT, HOIST, LOADER, RO | $45.34 | $25.35 | $70.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 8 FORKLIFT & EXTEND-A-BOOM FORKLIFT FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COM | $43.63 | $25.35 | $68.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: 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 | $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, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $41.96 | $40.85 | $82.81 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $30.63 | $14.07 | $44.70 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $43.34 | $32.92 | $76.26 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $42.68 | $28.75 | $71.43 Top 10% +164% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $42.51 | $35.77 | $78.28 Above median +164% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $53.57 | $33.95 | $87.52 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $33.50 | $23.52 | $57.02 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $40.53 | $23.62 | $64.15 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER DUMP: GROUP 1 DUMP, FLATBED; PICKUP PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRIST | $31.03 | $0.70 | $31.73 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 SEMI PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. IF ANY OF THE | $31.18 | $0.70 | $31.88 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 LOWBOY PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. IF ANY OF T | $31.28 | $0.70 | $31.98 +21% 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 Macomb, 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 Macomb, 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.