Prevailing Wages in Berrien County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Berrien County, Michigan run $10.88 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 $48.27, and among the 49 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $14.45. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.20
Base Rate: $37.20
#federal – Boilermaker in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $59.47
Base Rate: $35.21 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.51
Base Rate: $24.63 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $75.23
Base Rate: $46.00 | Fringe: $29.23
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Glazier in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.79
Base Rate: $31.22 | Fringe: $21.57
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing and Structural in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $54.59
Base Rate: $31.75 | Fringe: $22.84
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Grade Checker; Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; Sandblaster) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $40.66
Base Rate: $27.21 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.38 | Fringe: $0.50
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.32
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $6.64
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.58
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $8.48
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.98
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.66
#federal – Painter: Spray in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.78
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Pipefitter, Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation (City of Niles & Vicinity) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.96
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Pipefitter, Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation (Not Including the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Plant & City of Niles and Vicinity) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation (City of Niles & Vicinity) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.96
Base Rate: $33.60 | Fringe: $19.36
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation (Not Including the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Plant & City of Niles and Vicinity) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Roofer: Composition in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.59
Base Rate: $34.55 | Fringe: $21.04
#federal – Roofer (Slate & Tile) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.09
Base Rate: $36.05 | Fringe: $21.04
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation) in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $74.88
Base Rate: $44.45 | Fringe: $30.43
#federal – Tile Finisher in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.37
Base Rate: $26.24 | Fringe: $21.13
#federal – Tile Setter in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.55
Base Rate: $27.35 | Fringe: $22.20
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $28.68
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $11.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Berrien County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 2 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $33.73 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 3 in Berrien County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.47
Base Rate: $34.02 | Fringe: $13.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Berrien 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 Berrien County, Michigan runs from $10.88 to $80.24 per hour, median $48.27. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Berrien 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 Berrien 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.