Prevailing Wages in Calhoun County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Calhoun 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 50 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 Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $59.47
Base Rate: $35.21 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.03
Base Rate: $25.23 | Fringe: $1.80
#federal – Electrician in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.74
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $25.74
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.48
Base Rate: $31.23 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Grade Checker; Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; Sandblaster) in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $40.66
Base Rate: $27.21 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.38 | Fringe: $0.50
#federal – Millwright in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.32
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $6.64
#federal – Operator: Compactor in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $24.38
Base Rate: $17.68 | Fringe: $6.70
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.58
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $8.48
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.53
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Painter: Spray in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.63
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.56
#federal – Pipefitter, Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit 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 Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Plasterer in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $33.61
Base Rate: $21.18 | Fringe: $12.43
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit 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 Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Power Equipment Operators - Hazardous Waste Removal:, Area 2: Group 1 (Area 2: Level D When Capping Landfill) in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Roofer in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.49
Base Rate: $33.98 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Finisher in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.37
Base Rate: $26.24 | Fringe: $21.13
#federal – Tile Setter in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.55
Base Rate: $27.35 | Fringe: $22.20
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $28.68
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $11.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Calhoun County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Calhoun County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.