Prevailing Wages in Eaton County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Eaton County, Michigan run $10.88 to $82.05 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 $48.38, 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 Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer: Bricklayer Footnote: Paid Holiday: Fourth of July, If the Worker Was Employed by the Contractor in Any Period of Seven Working Days Before Said Holiday Within the Current Calendar Year in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $62.32
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $26.22
#federal – Carpenter: Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work & Metal Stud Installation (Townships of Bellevue, Kalamo, Vermontville & Walton) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Carpenter: Soft Floor Layer, Including Carpet & Resilient Flooring (Townships of Bellevue, Kalamo, Vermontville & Walton) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.52
Base Rate: $24.64 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Electrician: Alarm Installation & Low Voltage Wiring (Townships of Bellevue, Brookfield, Kalamo, Sunfield, Vermontville & Walton) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.46
Base Rate: $34.30 | Fringe: $22.16
#federal – Electrician: Excludes Alarm Installation & Low Voltage Wiring (Townships of Bellevue, Brookfield, Kalamo, Sunfield, Vermontville & Walton) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.46
Base Rate: $34.30 | Fringe: $22.16
#federal – Employed by the Contractor in Any Period of Seven Working Days Before Said Holiday Within the Current Calendar Year in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.94
Base Rate: $32.20 | Fringe: $20.74
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Excluding Metal Building Erection) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Grade Checker; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; Pipelayer; Sandblaster) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $45.98
Base Rate: $32.53 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.38 | Fringe: $0.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $16.75 | Fringe: $4.75
#federal – Metal Building Erector in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.24
Base Rate: $16.92 | Fringe: $6.32
#federal – Millwright in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $82.05
Base Rate: $42.92 | Fringe: $39.13
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.66
Base Rate: $21.94 | Fringe: $8.72
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.75
Base Rate: $19.73 | Fringe: $7.02
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $28.29
Base Rate: $22.00 | Fringe: $6.29
#federal – Operator: Loader in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $29.73
Base Rate: $19.75 | Fringe: $9.98
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.58
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $8.48
#federal – Paid Holiday: Fourth of July, If the Worker Was Employed by the Contractor in Any Period of Seven Working Days Before Said Holiday Within the Current Calendar Year in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.66
Base Rate: $32.20 | Fringe: $23.46
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller, Spray and Paperhanging (Does Not Include the Townships of Bellevue and Olivet) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $28.75 | Fringe: $18.68
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping (Does Not Include the Townships of Bellevue and Olivet) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $28.75 | Fringe: $18.68
#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 Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#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 Eaton 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 Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Roofer in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $15.58
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.58
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.26
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $7.26
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Eaton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Eaton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton County, Michigan runs from $10.88 to $82.05 per hour, median $48.38. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Eaton 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 Eaton 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.