Prevailing Wages in Barry County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Barry County, Michigan run $10.47 to $80.24 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $27.49, and among the 49 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $7.93. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.45
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $5.00
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.18
Base Rate: $18.49 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.95
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $53.00
Base Rate: $31.50 | Fringe: $21.50
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $25.04
Base Rate: $18.62 | Fringe: $6.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $17.16 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $15.91 | Fringe: $2.92
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $28.15
Base Rate: $21.34 | Fringe: $6.81
#federal – Glazier in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $15.29 | Fringe: $2.68
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation of HVAC Pipe and Duct) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.50
Base Rate: $16.75 | Fringe: $2.75
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.01
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $4.88
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.53
Base Rate: $17.64 | Fringe: $5.89
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker; Sandblaster in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.85
Base Rate: $24.90 | Fringe: $12.95
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.47
Base Rate: $10.47
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $18.87 | Fringe: $2.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $16.46
Base Rate: $14.01 | Fringe: $2.45
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.60
Base Rate: $18.32 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Millwright in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.67
Base Rate: $16.50 | Fringe: $6.17
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $24.31
Base Rate: $18.50 | Fringe: $5.81
#federal – Operator: Crane in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.83
Base Rate: $19.28 | Fringe: $7.55
#federal – Operator: Loader in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.21
Base Rate: $17.16 | Fringe: $4.05
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 1 Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Concrete Pump; Grader/Blade; Highlift; Hoist; Roller; Scraper; Trencher Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.53
Base Rate: $41.28 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 2 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 in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 3 Boom Truck (Non-swinging)Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: 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 in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.96
Base Rate: $33.71 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 5 Oiler Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.48
Base Rate: $31.23 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $17.64
Base Rate: $15.72 | Fringe: $1.92
#federal – Painter: Brush Only in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Painter: Roller in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $16.21 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Painter: Spray in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Pipefitter: Including HVAC Pipe Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation Footnote: Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, If the Employee Works the Work Day Preceding and Following the Holiday Unless Proven Illness or Injury Prevents the Employee from Working in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Roofer in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $13.86 | Fringe: $6.11
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.23
Base Rate: $22.28 | Fringe: $7.95
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.61
Base Rate: $17.88 | Fringe: $4.73
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.71
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $5.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Barry County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Barry County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Barry County, Michigan?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Barry County, Michigan runs from $10.47 to $80.24 per hour, median $27.49. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Barry County, Michigan?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Barry County, Michigan rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.