Prevailing Wages in Branch County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Branch County, Michigan run $12.84 to $81.14 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 Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.13
Base Rate: $19.82 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Boilermaker in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $81.14
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $37.64
#federal – Bricklayer Footnote: Paid Holiday: Fourth of July, If the Worker Has Been Employed by the Contractor in Any Period of Seven Working Days Before Said Holiday Within the Current Calendar Year in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.01
Base Rate: $35.83 | Fringe: $22.18
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.51
Base Rate: $24.63 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.74
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $25.74
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.16
Base Rate: $19.59 | Fringe: $7.57
#federal – Glazier in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $16.95 | Fringe: $4.74
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Metal Building Erection Only) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.45
Base Rate: $30.02 | Fringe: $27.43
#federal – Laborer : Common or General; Sandblaster in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $40.66
Base Rate: $27.21 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $12.84
Base Rate: $12.84
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.67
Base Rate: $30.72 | Fringe: $12.95
#federal – Millwright in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.56
Base Rate: $22.34 | Fringe: $1.22
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.07
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $34.73
Base Rate: $26.64 | Fringe: $8.09
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.91
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.53
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Painter: Spray in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.63
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Plasterer in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $33.61
Base Rate: $21.18 | Fringe: $12.43
#federal – Plumber (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Roofer in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.14
Base Rate: $15.73 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Setter Footnote: Paid Holiday: Fourth of July, If the Worker Has Been Employed by the Contractor in Any Period of Seven Working Days Before Said Holiday Within the Current Calendar Year in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.01
Base Rate: $35.83 | Fringe: $22.18
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.77
Base Rate: $16.80 | Fringe: $3.97
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Branch County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $15.65 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Branch County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Branch 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 Branch County, Michigan runs from $12.84 to $81.14 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 Branch 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 Branch 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.