Residential Construction — Ottawa, Michigan
WD MI20260020-17145-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Ottawa, Michigan (construction type: residential) is $17.71/hr base + $5.58/hr fringe = $23.29/hr total package (WD MI20260020-17145-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $17.71 | $5.58 | $23.29 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.13 | $3.47 | $19.60 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.18 | $4.96 | $25.14 -28% 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 | $13.03 | $4.65 | $17.68 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.64 | $2.81 | $12.45 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.34 | $11.60 | $34.94 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.95 | $5.46 | $23.41 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $17.66 | $7.65 | $25.31 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: POWER EQUIPMENT: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; LOADER; SCRAPER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LA | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $21.84 | $18.63 | $40.47 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $39.89 | $23.82 | $63.71 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.09 | $22.52 | $59.61 Above median +61% 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, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $21.44 | $11.44 | $32.88 Bottom 10% +11% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Ottawa, 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 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.