Building Construction — Ottawa, Michigan
WD MI20260096-17145-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY in Ottawa, Michigan (construction type: building) is $47.28/hr base + $25.25/hr fringe = $72.53/hr total package (WD MI20260096-17145-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 40 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260096-17145-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Ottawa
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $21.73 | $5.37 | $27.10 -10% 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 | $17.43 | $4.42 | $21.85 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.81 | $5.01 | $25.82 -26% 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; 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 - BRICK | $17.61 | $4.13 | $21.74 Above median -7% 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 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $40.04 | $26.47 | $66.51 Above median +66% 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: LOADER | $16.38 | $3.44 | $19.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER, TOWER CRANE, GANTRY CRANE, WHIRLEY DERRICK FOOTNOTES: CRANE O | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; CONCRETE PUMP; CRANE; GRADER/BLADE; HIGHLIFT; HOIST; ROLLER; SCRAPER; STIFF LEG DERRICK | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 4 BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 5 BOOM TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 6 FORK TRUCK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 7 OILER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 Top 10% | $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 | $26.60 | $16.75 | $43.35 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $20.96 | $7.35 | $28.31 -5% 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 | $18.07 | $4.93 | $23.00 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $27.94 | $21.15 | $49.09 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.20 | $23.46 | $55.66 Above median +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.82 | $2.19 | $22.01 Above median -17% 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 Ottawa, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
|---|
|
Direct labor subtotal
$0.00
Loaded cost (with burden)
$0.00
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.
Other Construction Types in Ottawa
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Ottawa, 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.