Building Construction — St Joseph, Michigan
WD MI20260152-20042-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in St Joseph, Michigan (construction type: building) is $19.82/hr base + $7.31/hr fringe = $27.13/hr total package (WD MI20260152-20042-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: MI20260152-20042-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Michigan (MI)
County: St Joseph
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $19.82 | $7.31 | $27.13 Bottom 10% +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $43.50 | $37.64 | $81.14 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $35.21 | $24.26 | $59.47 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.63 | $12.88 | $37.51 Above median +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $17.00 | $3.51 | $20.51 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $19.59 | $7.57 | $27.16 Above median +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $16.95 | $4.74 | $21.69 -22% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $30.02 | $27.43 | $57.45 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER : COMMON OR GENERAL; SANDBLASTER | $27.21 | $13.45 | $40.66 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $30.72 | $12.95 | $43.67 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 | $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: BULLDOZER | $22.34 | $1.22 | $23.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.04 | $6.03 | $30.07 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.26 | $11.19 | $35.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.02 | $7.07 | $35.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $19.60 | $7.31 | $26.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $27.07 | $16.46 | $43.53 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $27.32 | $16.72 | $44.04 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.07 | $16.56 | $43.63 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $21.18 | $12.43 | $33.61 Bottom 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER.$ 32.50 24.97 PIPEFITTER | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR L | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; CRANE; PAVER; SCRAPER; STIFF LEG DERRICK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1 | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FORK TRUCK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERAT | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 FORK TRUCK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERAT | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OILER CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WI | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.73 | $7.41 | $23.14 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.45 | $30.43 | $74.88 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $41.34 | $27.39 | $68.73 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $27.35 | $22.20 | $49.55 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.65 | $3.12 | $18.77 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $16.80 | $3.97 | $20.77 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the St Joseph, 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.
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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 building construction in St Joseph, 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.