Heavy Construction — Otsego, Michigan
WD MI20260042-15458-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Otsego, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $35.86/hr base + $23.69/hr fringe = $59.55/hr total package (WD MI20260042-15458-hvy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MI20260042-15458-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Otsego
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 32
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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $35.86 | $23.69 | $59.55 Top 10% +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.47 | $12.38 | $37.85 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.10 | $12.38 | $35.48 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ALPENA, CRAWFORD; IOSCO, MONTMORENCY, OGEMAW, OSCODA, OTSEGO & PRESQUE ISLE COUNTIES) | $37.75 | $25.60 | $63.35 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (CRAWFORD, OTSEGO & ROSCOMMON COUNTIES) | $36.62 | $23.05 | $59.67 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (IOSCO, OGEMAW & ROSCOMMON COUNTIES) | $40.00 | $26.52 | $66.52 +90% 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 |
| LABORER ( COMMON OR GENERAL) | $22.42 | $12.95 | $35.37 Above median +51% 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: COMMON 3.323OR GENERAL | $23.32 | $13.45 | $36.77 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $25.02 | $13.45 | $38.47 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.68 | $13.45 | $41.13 Top 10% +76% 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 |
| 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: LOADER | $16.07 | $8.37 | $24.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. FOOTNOTES: C | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER, TOWER CRANE, GANTRY CRANE | $45.68 | $25.25 | $70.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 BOOM TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5 OILER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT:EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BULLDOZER; COMPACTOR; CRANE; SCRAPER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 Top 10% | $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 |
| PLUMBER | $43.50 | $21.10 | $64.60 Above median +74% 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 | $11.10 | $1.25 | $12.35 -53% 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 Otsego, 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.
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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 Otsego, 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.