Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Kent County, Michigan
Heavy construction · MI20260062 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 31 classifications for heavy work in Kent 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 $14.16 an hour (laborer: landscape) 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)
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; 2 fringe formulas changed among the 29 lines we could match
- Electrician: 1 fringe formula changed
- 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 (2)
| Classification | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.52 + 41%+10.18 | $36.52 + $25.15 | changed |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP0100-009 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $31.50 | $21.15 | $52.65 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ELEC0275-001 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.52 | $25.15 | $61.67 | changed | Agreement, 2024 |
| ENGI0325-016 · 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 | 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 BORING MACHINE, ROLLER, SCRAPER, TRENCHER (OVER 8 FT. DIGGING CAPACITY) | $45.98 | $25.25 | $71.23 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ENGI0326-009 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 4 FORK TRUCK (20' LIFT AND UNDER FOR MASONRY WORK) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $35.46 | $25.25 | $60.71 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 3 BOOM TRUCK (NON-SWINGING) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | — | Agreement, 2025 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 2 BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; FORK TRUCK (OVER 20' LIFT) PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $41.32 | $25.25 | $66.57 | — | Agreement, 2025 |
OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1…Full textOPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDES UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION: GROUP 1 BORING MACHINE; ROLLER; SCRAPER; TRACTOR; TRENCHER PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. SWING BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR OVER 12 TONS-$.50 PER HOUR | $44.00 | $25.25 | $69.25 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| IRON0025-011 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $34.04 | $70.59 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABO0334-017 · Laborers agreement, September 1, 2022 | |||||
| LABORER ((4) GRADE CHECKER) | $22.73 | $12.95 | $35.68 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| LABORER ((2) MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $22.55 | $12.95 | $35.50 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| LABO0355-012 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
LABORER: GRADE CHECKER…Full textLABORER: GRADE CHECKER; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE (EXCLUDING THE CITY OF PORTLAND) (EXCLUDES OPEN CUT CONSTRUCTION) | $28.56 | $12.95 | $41.51 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| PAIN0845-017 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, May 21, 2014 | |||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $21.89 | $11.85 | $33.74 | no change | Agreement, 2014 |
| PLAS0016-017 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | |||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.15 | $12.78 | $33.93 | no change | Agreement, 2014 |
| PLUM0174-003 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, July 1, 2022 | |||||
| PLUMBER | $39.80 | $23.82 | $63.62 | no change | Agreement, 2022 |
| SUMI2010-060 · Survey of contractors in MI, November 9, 2010 | |||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRACTOR HAUL TRUCK | $16.50 | $4.89 | $21.39 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $20.82 | $3.69 | $24.51 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.00 | $5.71 | $22.71 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| PIPEFITTER | $19.90 | $5.63 | $25.53 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.41 | $4.97 | $22.38 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.64 | $0.00 | $16.64 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $18.50 | $5.10 | $23.60 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.38 | $4.98 | $22.36 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $18.53 | $6.46 | $24.99 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.00 | $4.66 | $20.66 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $12.12 | $2.04 | $14.16 | no change | Survey, 2010 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.43 | $3.06 | $15.49 | 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 MI20260062?
- 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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- 31 classifications in 12 rate groups
- 11 from agreements, 1 from surveys
- Counties: Kent