Prevailing Wages in Hillsdale County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Hillsdale 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 $49.27, 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.13
Base Rate: $19.82 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Boilermaker in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $61.58
Base Rate: $35.28 | Fringe: $26.30
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Carpenter (Floor Laying-carpet Only) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.16
Base Rate: $19.59 | Fringe: $7.57
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $45.29
Base Rate: $27.18 | Fringe: $18.11
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.19
Base Rate: $48.40 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Glazier in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $16.95 | Fringe: $4.74
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Metal Building Erection Only) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.45
Base Rate: $30.02 | Fringe: $27.43
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; Pipelayer; and Sandblaster) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $45.80
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $12.84
Base Rate: $12.84
#federal – Millwright in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.56
Base Rate: $22.34 | Fringe: $1.22
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.07
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Operator: Roller in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $35.09
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.91
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller (East of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $33.69
Base Rate: $21.75 | Fringe: $11.94
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller (West of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $53.27
Base Rate: $32.86 | Fringe: $20.41
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping (East of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $33.69
Base Rate: $21.75 | Fringe: $11.94
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping (West of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $53.26
Base Rate: $32.85 | Fringe: $20.41
#federal – Painter: Spray (East of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $34.69
Base Rate: $22.75 | Fringe: $11.94
#federal – Painter: Spray (West of M-99) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.52
Base Rate: $26.86 | Fringe: $17.66
#federal – Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Plasterer 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $59.67
Base Rate: $33.09 | Fringe: $26.58
#federal – Plumber (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Roofer in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.14
Base Rate: $15.73 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.66
Base Rate: $32.20 | Fringe: $23.46
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.77
Base Rate: $16.80 | Fringe: $3.97
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $15.65 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Hillsdale County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale County, Michigan runs from $12.84 to $81.14 per hour, median $49.27. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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.