Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and 5 more counties, Michigan
Heavy construction · MI20260045 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 33 classifications for heavy work in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and 5 more counties, 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 $10,000,000 or greater)). 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)
What changed this year
First published January 2, 2026, this sheet is now on modification 1, and its rates have changed in 1 modification.
Latest change
May 18, 2026 · modification 1
Classification names reworded; 1 fringe formula changed among the 32 lines we could match
- Truck driver: 1 fringe formula changed
SAM.gov reworded this sheet’s classification names in this modification, so not every line can be matched to the one before. Only lines matched with certainty are compared here; nothing is guessed. If your trade is not listed, compare it against your contract’s copy.
Every line that changed (1)
| Classification | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY/SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $33.55 + .75 + a+b | $33.55 + $0.75 | changed |
Compared line by line from each modification as published on SAM.gov. A line we could not pair with certainty is left out rather than guessed.
Rates by classification
These are the rates in modification 1 as published on SAM.gov. The determination and modification written into your contract are the ones that bind you; check that number before relying on this table. Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from and its year; a survey year long past means the rate has not been surveyed since. A marker means the group changed in this modification. In the Since column, a dash means SAM.gov reworded the line during the year and it cannot be matched to the first publication with certainty. 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 | Since Jan 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRMI0006-002 · Bricklayers agreement, May 1, 2024 | |||||
| BRICKLAYER | $34.19 | $24.65 | $58.84 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| CARP1510-003 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK…Full textCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK (ALL COUNTIES EXCEPT: THE PORTION OF MENOMINEE SOUTH OF COUNTY ROAD K AT AMBERG, WISCONSIN, STARTING ON THE WEST AT THE MENOMINEE RIVER AND ENDING ON THE EAST AT THE BAY OF GREEN BAY) | $34.01 | $23.14 | $57.15 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ELEC0158-009 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 4, 2024 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN (MENOMINEE COUNTY (TOWNSHIPS OF INGALLSTON, MELON & MENOMINEE)) | $40.25 | $23.14 | $63.39 | — | Agreement, 2024 |
| ELEC0219-012 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2019 | |||||
ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OVER $180,000…Full textELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OVER $180,000 (BARAGA, HOUGHTON, KEWEENAW AND ONTONAGON COUNTIES) | $33.94 | $21.80 | $55.74 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OF $180,000 OR LESS…Full textELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTS OF $180,000 OR LESS (BARAGA, HOUGHTON, KEWEENAW AND ONTONAGON COUNTIES) | $31.75 | $21.73 | $53.48 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| ELEC0979-003 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2019 | |||||
ELECTRICIAN (MENOMINEE…Full textELECTRICIAN (MENOMINEE (EXCEPT THE TOWNSHIPS OF INGALLSTON, MELLON & MENOMINEE) & SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTIES) | $33.43 | $21.78 | $55.21 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| ELEC1070-004 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2016 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN: CONTRACTS OVER $135,000 (LUCE & MACKINAC COUNTIES) | $33.44 | $18.67 | $52.11 | no change | Agreement, 2016 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CONTRACTS $135,000 AND UNDER (LUCE & MACKINAC COUNTIES) | $31.44 | $18.59 | $50.03 | no change | Agreement, 2016 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| 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 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABO0334-002 · Laborers agreement, September 1, 2018 | |||||
| LABORER ((5) PIPELAYER) | $21.56 | $12.85 | $34.41 | no change | Agreement, 2018 |
| LABORER ((4) GRADE CHECKER) | $21.51 | $12.85 | $34.36 | no change | Agreement, 2018 |
| LABORER ((2) MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $21.33 | $12.85 | $34.18 | no change | Agreement, 2018 |
| LABORER ((1) COMMON OR GENERAL) | $21.19 | $12.85 | $34.04 | no change | Agreement, 2018 |
| LABO1329-002 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2025 | |||||
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL…Full textLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE (EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION) | $32.74 | $13.45 | $46.19 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| PLAS0016-035 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | |||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.17 | $10.13 | $30.30 | no change | Agreement, 2014 |
| PLUM0111-009 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, May 27, 2019 | |||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $34.48 | $25.18 | $59.66 | no change | Agreement, 2019 |
| SUMI2010-043 · Survey of contractors in MI, November 9, 2010 | |||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.63 | $1.25 | $13.88 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.74 | $7.93 | $21.67 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.63 | $5.85 | $22.48 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $12.98 | $6.12 | $19.10 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $10.89 | $1.74 | $12.63 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| 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 | changed | Agreement, 2025 |
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 MI20260045?
- 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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- 33 classifications in 15 rate groups
- 14 from agreements, 1 from surveys
- Counties: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft