Building Construction — Muskegon, Michigan
WD MI20260093-17146-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Muskegon, Michigan (construction type: building) is $40.00/hr base + $23.65/hr fringe = $63.65/hr total package (WD MI20260093-17146-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MI20260093-17146-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Muskegon
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 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 | $31.50 | $21.15 | $52.65 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.26 | $2.69 | $19.95 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.15 | $12.78 | $33.93 Above median +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $22.69 | $9.10 | $31.79 Bottom 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $21.32 | $8.01 | $29.33 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $18.92 | $4.71 | $23.63 Top 10% -18% 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 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $29.51 | $66.06 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; GRADE CHECKER; MASON TENDER - BRICK; SANDBLASTER | $28.56 | $12.95 | $41.51 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.93 | $1.62 | $10.55 Above median -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.82 | $3.59 | $18.41 Above median -21% 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 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $14.96 | $4.01 | $18.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.56 | $4.95 | $22.51 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.13 | $7.02 | $26.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.38 | $3.44 | $19.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; CONCRETE PUMP; GRADER/BLADE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; ROLLER; SCRAPER; TRENCHER PAID HOLIDAYS | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $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 FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS D | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 5 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 | $17.28 | $3.43 | $20.71 -13% 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 | $32.65 | $14.80 | $47.45 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.05 | $6.51 | $25.56 -14% 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 | $16.70 | $4.02 | $20.72 Bottom 10% -44% 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 Muskegon, 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 Muskegon, 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.