Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Chippewa County, Michigan
Heavy construction · MI20260033 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 28 classifications for heavy work in Chippewa County, Michigan. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $12.63 an hour (laborer: landscape) to $74.72 (ironworker, reinforcing and structural (contracts less than $10,000,000)). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Scope
Heavy, Includes Water, Sewer Lines and Excavation (Excludes Hazardous Waste Removal; Coal, Oil, Gas, Duct and other similar Pipeline Construction)
Rates by classification
Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRMI0006-002 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2024 | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $34.19 | $24.65 | $58.84 | Agreement |
| CARP1510-002 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $34.01 | $23.14 | $57.15 | Agreement |
| ELEC1070-003 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2016 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (CONTRACTS OVER $135,000) | $33.44 | $18.67 | $52.11 | Agreement |
| ELECTRICIAN (CONTRACTS $135,000 AND UNDER) | $31.44 | $18.59 | $50.03 | Agreement |
| ENGI0325-021 · Operating Engineers agreement, September 1, 2025 | ||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 4…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 4 BROOM/ SWEEPER, FORK TRUCK, TRACTOR | $39.95 | $25.25 | $65.20 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK (NON-SWINGING, NON- POWERED TYPE BOOM) | $40.52 | $25.25 | $65.77 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 2 TRENCHER (8-FT DIGGING CAPACITY AND SMALLER) | $41.25 | $25.25 | $66.50 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 1…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING SEWER) GROUP 1 BACKHOE/ EXCAVATOR, BORING MACHINE, BULLDOZER, CRANE, SCRAPER, LOADER, TRENCHER (OVER 8 FT. DIGGING CAPACITY) | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 | Agreement |
| ENGI0326-006 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CRANE, MAIN BOOM & JIB 220' OR LONGER (EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION) FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $44.92 | $25.00 | $69.92 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CRANE, MAIN BOOM & JIB 140' OR LONGER (EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION) FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $44.63 | $25.00 | $69.63 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: CRANE, MAIN BOOM & JIB 120' OR LONGER (EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION) FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $43.81 | $25.00 | $68.81 | Agreement |
| OPERATOR POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 3 OILER EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $35.86 | $12.50 | $48.36 | Agreement |
| OPERATOR POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 2 BOOM TRUCK (NON-SWING) EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $37.26 | $25.00 | $62.26 | Agreement |
OPERATOR POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1…Full textOPERATOR POWER EQUIPMENT: GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BULLDOZER; CRANE; COMPACTOR; SCRAPER; LOADER EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION FOOTNOTES: PREMIUM RATE: MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300 FEET OR LONGER IS $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE. MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400 FEET OR LONGER IS $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE 220 FT. BOOM AND JIB RATE | $40.51 | $25.00 | $65.51 | Agreement |
| IRON0008-009 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL (CONTRACTS LESS THAN $10,000,000) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.05 | $33.67 | $74.72 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL (CONTRACTS $10,000,000 OR GREATER) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.05 | $33.67 | $74.72 | Agreement |
| LABO0334-002 · Laborers agreement, September 1, 2018 | ||||
| LABORER ((5) PIPELAYER) | $21.56 | $12.85 | $34.41 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((4) GRADE CHECKER) | $21.51 | $12.85 | $34.36 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((2) MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $21.33 | $12.85 | $34.18 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((1) COMMON OR GENERAL) | $21.19 | $12.85 | $34.04 | Agreement |
| LABO1329-002 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
Group definitions, zones and premiums for LABO1329-002LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE (EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION).$ 32.74 13.45 | ||||
| PLAS0016-035 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.17 | $10.13 | $30.30 | Agreement |
| PLUM0111-009 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 27, 2019 | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $34.48 | $25.18 | $59.66 | Agreement |
| SUMI2010-031 · Survey of contractors in MI, November 9, 2010 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.63 | $1.25 | $13.88 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.74 | $7.93 | $21.67 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.63 | $5.85 | $22.48 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $12.98 | $6.12 | $19.10 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $10.89 | $1.74 | $12.63 | Survey |
| TEAM0007-010 · Teamsters agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY/SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK FOOTNOTE: A. $470.70 PER WEEK. B. $68.70 DAILY | $33.55 | $0.75 | $34.30 | Agreement |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on MI20260033?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 1 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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