Heavy Construction — Ottawa, Michigan
WD MI20260070-17145-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Ottawa, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $31.50/hr base + $21.15/hr fringe = $52.65/hr total package (WD MI20260070-17145-hvy, Rev. 2).
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WD Number: MI20260070-17145-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Ottawa
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 30
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 | $31.50 | $21.15 | $52.65 Top 10% +78% 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 | $36.52 | $25.15 | $61.67 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 Above median +130% 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 ( MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $22.55 | $12.95 | $35.50 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.72 | $5.00 | $17.72 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $24.55 | $13.45 | $38.00 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $12.21 | $1.96 | $14.17 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.25 | $3.21 | $16.46 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $18.95 | $7.85 | $26.80 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $19.50 | $9.23 | $28.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $18.50 | $5.10 | $23.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.50 | $9.23 | $28.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 BORING MACHINE; ROLLER; SCRAPER; TRACTOR; TRENCHER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEM | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DA | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 FORK TRUCK PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DA | $35.46 | $25.25 | $60.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $21.89 | $11.85 | $33.74 Top 10% +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $39.80 | $23.82 | $63.62 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 BORING MACHINE, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRENCHER | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 +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 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 BROOM/ SWEEPER, FORK TRUCK, TRACTOR, BOBCAT/ SKID STEER /SKID LOADER | $39.95 | $25.25 | $65.20 +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: 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $20.82 | $3.69 | $24.51 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK | $16.50 | $4.89 | $21.39 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Ottawa, 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 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.