Residential Construction — Oakland, Michigan
WD MI20260019-15466-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Oakland, Michigan (construction type: residential) is $40.74/hr base + $32.59/hr fringe = $73.33/hr total package (WD MI20260019-15466-res, 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 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FLOOR LAYING-CARPET | $29.19 | $15.76 | $44.95 +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FLOOR LAYING-CARPET | $31.58 | $16.27 | $47.85 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.27 | $5.85 | $25.12 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $30.12 | $14.57 | $44.69 Top 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $23.00 | $8.17 | $31.17 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOUR ADDITIONAL | $46.31 | $25.35 | $71.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $35.93 | $72.48 Top 10% +136% 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: PIPELAYER | $17.99 | $5.46 | $23.45 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPE LABORER: GROUP 2 LANDSCAPE LABORER: SMALL POWER TOOL OPERATOR, MATERIAL MOVER, TRUCK DRIVER AND LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER TENDER | $27.71 | $9.10 | $36.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND FRIDAY AFTER, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 | $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 | $49.79 | $25.35 | $75.14 Top 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 7 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; SCRAPER; LOADER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID | $45.34 | $25.35 | $70.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $20.14 | $14.72 | $34.86 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.61 | $29.35 | $70.96 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $27.06 | $23.52 | $50.58 Above median +37% 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, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $28.67 | $9.50 | $38.17 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $22.32 | $4.51 | $26.83 -28% 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 TRUCK | $17.00 | $5.71 | $22.71 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE | $31.03 | $0.70 | $31.73 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Oakland, MI — Residential 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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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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Oakland, 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.