Prevailing Wages in Houghton County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Houghton County, Michigan run $14.95 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 $48.55, 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 Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $75.80
Base Rate: $45.24 | Fringe: $30.56
#federal – Boilermaker in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $81.14
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $37.64
#federal – Bricklayer in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.84
Base Rate: $32.19 | Fringe: $24.65
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Soft Floor Layer - Carpet) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.15
Base Rate: $34.01 | Fringe: $23.14
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.30
Base Rate: $20.17 | Fringe: $10.13
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring (Electrical Contracts of $180,000 or Less) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $53.48
Base Rate: $31.75 | Fringe: $21.73
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring (Electrical Contracts Over $180,000) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.74
Base Rate: $33.94 | Fringe: $21.80
#federal – Glazier in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.77
Base Rate: $17.50 | Fringe: $2.27
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing and Structural (Contracts $10,000,000 or Greater)Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.17
Base Rate: $35.20 | Fringe: $32.97
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing and Structural (Contracts Less Than $10,000,000)Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.17
Base Rate: $35.20 | Fringe: $32.97
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; and Sandblaster) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $41.63
Base Rate: $28.18 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.95
Base Rate: $14.95
#federal – Millwright in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.43
Base Rate: $41.00 | Fringe: $23.43
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.07
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.91
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Painter (Brush and Spray Only) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.65
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $15.92
#federal – Painter (Insulator Foam Only) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.65
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $15.92
#federal – Painter: Roller in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.42
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $73.87
Base Rate: $45.44 | Fringe: $28.43
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $34.59 | Fringe: $27.53
#federal – Plumber (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $34.59 | Fringe: $27.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator:: Group 1 Backhoe, Bulldozer, Crane, Front End Loader, Excavator, Paver, Roller, and Scraper (Self-propelled and Tractor Drawn) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $65.51
Base Rate: $40.51 | Fringe: $25.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator:: Group 2 Fork Truck in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $62.26
Base Rate: $37.26 | Fringe: $25.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator:: Group 3 Oiler in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $48.36
Base Rate: $35.86 | Fringe: $12.50
#federal – Roofer in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $42.45
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $15.95
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $62.59
Base Rate: $32.74 | Fringe: $29.85
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.09
Base Rate: $27.24 | Fringe: $29.85
#federal – Tile Setter in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.84
Base Rate: $32.19 | Fringe: $24.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in Houghton County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.95
Base Rate: $17.44 | Fringe: $4.51
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 2 in Houghton County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $33.73 | Fringe: $13.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Houghton 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 Houghton County, Michigan runs from $14.95 to $81.14 per hour, median $48.55. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Houghton 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 Houghton 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.