Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Clare County, Michigan
Heavy construction · MI20260034 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 22 classifications for heavy work in Clare 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 $31.36 an hour (laborer ((7) landscaper)) to $74.23 (operator: power equipment: excludes underground construction group 1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP0706-007 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $33.11 | $23.64 | $56.75 | Agreement |
| ELEC0498-008 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
ELECTRICIAN (TOWNSHIPS OF FREEMAN…Full textELECTRICIAN (TOWNSHIPS OF FREEMAN, GARFIELD, GREENWOOD, LINCOLN, REDDING, SUMMERFIELD, SURREY AND WINTERFIELD) | $36.62 | $23.05 | $59.67 | Agreement |
| ELEC0692-005 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
ELECTRICIAN (TOWNSHIPS OF ARTHUR…Full textELECTRICIAN (TOWNSHIPS OF ARTHUR, FRANKLIN, FROST, GRAND, HAMILTON, HATTON, HAYES AND SHERIDAN) | $40.00 | $26.52 | $66.52 | Agreement |
| ENGI0325-009 · 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, BOBCAT/ SKID STEER /SKID LOADER | $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, GRADER/ BLADE, LOADER, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRENCHER (OVER 8 FT. DIGGING CAPACITY) | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 | Agreement |
| ENGI0326-021 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 5 OILER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $32.98 | $25.25 | $58.23 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 4 BOOM TRUCK (NON-SWINGING) FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 3…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BULLDOZER; COMPACTOR; CRANE; SCRAPER; LOADER FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER, TOWER CRANE, GANTRY CRANE, WHIRLEY DERRICK FOOTNOTES: CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $45.68 | $25.25 | $70.93 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 | Agreement |
| IRON0025-006 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $35.93 | $72.48 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $33.37 | $69.92 | Agreement |
| LABO0334-007 · Laborers agreement, September 1, 2022 | ||||
| LABORER ((7) LANDSCAPER) | $18.41 | $12.95 | $31.36 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((5) PIPELAYER) | $22.85 | $12.95 | $35.80 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((4) GRADE CHECKER) | $22.73 | $12.55 | $35.28 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((2) MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $22.55 | $12.95 | $35.50 | Agreement |
| LABORER ((1) COMMON OR GENERAL) | $22.42 | $12.95 | $35.37 | Agreement |
| PLAS0016-033 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.10 | $12.38 | $35.48 | Agreement |
| PLUM0085-011 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 1, 2023 | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $43.50 | $22.10 | $65.60 | Agreement |
| 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 MI20260034?
- 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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