Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Calhoun County, Michigan
Heavy construction · MI20260053 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 29 classifications for heavy work in Calhoun 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 $24.43 an hour (truck driver: dump truck) to $71.23 (power equipment operator, underground construction (including sewer): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP0525-006 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2023 | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 | Agreement |
| ELEC0445-007 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.00 | $25.74 | $66.74 | Agreement |
| ENGI0325-013 · 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, GRADER/ BLADE, LOADER, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRENCHER (OVER 8 FT. DIGGING CAPACITY) | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 | Agreement |
| ENGI0326-005 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 FORK TRUCK (20' LIFT AND UNDER FOR MASONRY WORK) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $35.46 | $25.25 | $60.71 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK (NON-SWINGING) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK (OVER 20' LIFT) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | Agreement |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; BORING MACHINE; BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; LOADER; ROLLER; SCRAPER; TRACTOR; TRENCHER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 | Agreement |
| IRON0025-011 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 | Agreement |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 | 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 |
| LABO0334-012 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
LANDSCAPE LABORER, EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2…Full textLANDSCAPE LABORER, EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 LANDSCAPE LABORER: SMALL POWER TOOL OPERATOR, MATERIAL MOVER, TRUCK DRIVER AND LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER TENDER | $27.71 | $9.10 | $36.81 | Agreement |
LANDSCAPE LABORER, EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1…Full textLANDSCAPE LABORER, EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST, INCLUDING AIR, GAS AND DIESEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN SPRINKLER INSTALLER AND SKIDSTEER (OR EQUIVALENT) | $29.93 | $9.10 | $39.03 | Agreement |
| LABO0355-010 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL…Full textLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL; GRADE CHECKER; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE) (EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION) | $27.21 | $13.45 | $40.66 | Agreement |
| PAIN0312-014 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, June 12, 2014 | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.75 | $11.94 | $34.69 | Agreement |
| PAINTER: BRUSH & ROLLER | $21.75 | $11.94 | $33.69 | Agreement |
| PLAS0016-020 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.31 | $12.83 | $35.14 | Agreement |
| PLUM0333-007 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, June 1, 2020 | ||||
| PLUMBER | $38.79 | $23.08 | $61.87 | Agreement |
| SUMI2010-051 · Survey of contractors in MI, November 9, 2010 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $20.82 | $3.69 | $24.51 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $18.00 | $6.43 | $24.43 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.26 | $5.00 | $30.26 | Survey |
| TEAM0007-011 · Teamsters agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK FOOTNOTE: A. $470.70 PER WEEK. B. $68.70 DAILY | $33.30 | $0.75 | $34.05 | Agreement |
| 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 MI20260053?
- 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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