Heavy Construction — St Clair, Michigan
WD MI20260072-15467-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AND DIESEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER AND SKIDSTEER in St Clair, Michigan (construction type: heavy) is $29.93/hr base + $9.10/hr fringe = $39.03/hr total package (WD MI20260072-15467-hvy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: MI20260072-15467-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Michigan (MI)
County: St Clair
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AND DIESEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER AND SKIDSTEER | $29.93 | $9.10 | $39.03 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND THE BOOM | $47.17 | $25.35 | $72.52 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND THE BOOM | $47.99 | $25.35 | $73.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND THE BOOM | $48.29 | $25.35 | $73.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND THE BOOM | $49.79 | $25.35 | $75.14 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY THE COMBINED LENGTH OF THE MAST AND THE BOOM | $51.29 | $25.35 | $76.64 Top 10% | $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 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $42.44 | $31.43 | $73.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.23 | $22.11 | $54.34 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.32 | $28.54 | $79.86 Top 10% +129% 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) | $23.39 | $13.15 | $36.54 Above median +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( GRADE CHECKER) | $23.70 | $13.15 | $36.85 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( LANDSCAPE) | $18.29 | $12.85 | $31.14 Bottom 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $23.53 | $13.15 | $36.68 Top 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( PIPELAYER) | $23.84 | $13.52 | $37.36 +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; GRADE CHECKER; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE; PIPELAYER | $30.35 | $17.90 | $48.25 Above median +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN/CABLE SPLICER | $61.06 | $25.11 | $86.17 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR, MATERIAL MOVER, TRUCK DRIVER AND LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER TENDER | $27.71 | $9.10 | $36.81 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 6 REGULAR CRANE OPERATOR FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RA | $46.31 | $25.35 | $71.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 7 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR, BOBCAT/SKID LOADER, BORING MACHINE, BROOM/SWEEPER, BULLDOZER | $45.34 | $25.35 | $70.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 8 FORKLIFT FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED | $43.63 | $25.35 | $68.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 9 OILER FOOTNOTES: TOWER CRANES: TO BE PAID THE CRANE OPERATOR RATE DETERMINED BY | $35.29 | $25.35 | $60.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $23.79 | $12.02 | $35.81 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $24.79 | $12.02 | $36.81 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $38.48 | $30.22 | $68.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $40.41 | $29.35 | $69.76 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $35.77 | $35.13 | $70.90 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR, BORING MACHINE, BULLDOZER, CRANE, GRADER/ BLADE, LOADER, ROLLER, SCRAPE | $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, BOBCAT/ SKID STEER /SKID LOADER | $39.95 | $25.25 | $65.20 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK UNDER 8 CU. YDS.; TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK FOOTNOTE: A. $470.70 PER WEEK. B. $68.70 DAILY | $33.30 | $0.75 | $34.05 Bottom 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, 8 CU. YDS. AND OVER | $33.40 | $0.75 | $34.15 Bottom 10% +29% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Clair, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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Direct labor subtotal
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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 St Clair, 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.