Residential Construction — Tuscola, Michigan
WD MI20260005-15486-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Tuscola, Michigan (construction type: residential) is $35.83/hr base + $22.18/hr fringe = $58.01/hr total package (WD MI20260005-15486-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $35.83 | $22.18 | $58.01 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.86 | $23.69 | $59.55 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.55 | $6.35 | $25.90 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.00 | $23.13 | $60.13 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.31 | $23.03 | $58.34 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.62 | $13.70 | $49.32 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $27.68 | $13.45 | $41.13 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; LOADER; ROLLER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $13.44 | $2.17 | $15.61 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $14.36 | $1.98 | $16.34 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $30.45 | $10.64 | $41.09 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.50 | $22.10 | $65.60 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $30.38 | $19.87 | $50.25 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $19.29 | $7.22 | $26.51 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.00 | $1.25 | $13.25 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tuscola, 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 Tuscola, 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.