Prevailing Wages in Genesee County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Genesee County, Michigan run $10.10 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 $48.39, 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 Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – 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 Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.49
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $26.49
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $60.15
Base Rate: $36.46 | Fringe: $23.69
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $38.46
Base Rate: $25.58 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper (Drywall Sanding) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $51.66
Base Rate: $33.54 | Fringe: $18.12
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.79
Base Rate: $44.83 | Fringe: $26.96
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $69.92
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $33.37
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $72.48
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $35.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General; Grade Checker; Mason Tender - Brick/Cement/Concrete, Pipelayer; Sandblaster in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $45.56
Base Rate: $29.46 | Fringe: $16.10
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation: Group 1 Landscape Specialist, Including Air, Gas and Diesel Equipment Operator, Lawn Sprinkler Installer, Skidsteer (Or Equivalent) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $39.03
Base Rate: $29.93 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation: Group 2 Landscape Laborer: Small Power Tool Operator, Material Mover, Truck Driver and Lawn Sprinkler Installer Tender in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $36.81
Base Rate: $27.71 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Painter: Brush & Roler in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $50.70
Base Rate: $32.58 | Fringe: $18.12
#federal – Painter: Spray in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $48.30
Base Rate: $31.01 | Fringe: $17.29
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation; Excludes HVAC System Installation) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $69.56
Base Rate: $46.61 | Fringe: $22.95
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $69.56
Base Rate: $46.61 | Fringe: $22.95
#federal – Power Equipment Operators - Hazardous Waste Removal:, Area 2: Engineer When Operating Crane With Boom and Jib or Leads 140' or Longer (Area 2: Level D) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $48.30
Base Rate: $31.01 | Fringe: $17.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operators - Hazardous Waste Removal:, Area 2: Engineer When Operating Crane With Boom and Jib or Leads 140' or Longer (Area 2: Level D When Capping Landfill) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $48.20
Base Rate: $31.01 | Fringe: $17.19
#federal – Roofer in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $30.38 | Fringe: $19.97
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.76
Base Rate: $35.19 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Finisher 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 Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.09
Base Rate: $28.21 | Fringe: $20.88
#federal – Tile Setter 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 Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.51
Base Rate: $33.31 | Fringe: $23.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Genesee County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Flag Person in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $10.10
Base Rate: $10.10
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.69
Base Rate: $32.29 | Fringe: $15.40
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 2 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $33.73 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 3 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.47
Base Rate: $34.02 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 4 in Genesee County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.91
Base Rate: $34.46 | Fringe: $13.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Genesee 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 Genesee County, Michigan runs from $10.10 to $80.24 per hour, median $48.39. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Genesee 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 Genesee 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.