Prevailing Wages in Jackson County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Jackson County, Michigan run $14.75 to $86.57 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 Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.01
Base Rate: $35.83 | Fringe: $22.18
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $48.79
Base Rate: $27.73 | Fringe: $21.06
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.52
Base Rate: $24.64 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $86.57
Base Rate: $56.05 | Fringe: $30.52
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $69.92
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $33.37
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Jackson 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 Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $45.80
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation: Group 1 Landscape Specialist, Including Air, Gas and Diesel Equipment Operator, Lawn Sprinkler Installer and Skidsteer (Or Equivalent) in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $39.03
Base Rate: $29.93 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Laborer: Landscape and Irrigation: Group 2 Landscape Laborer: Small Power Tool Operator, Material Mover, Truck Driver and Lawn Sprinkler Installer Tender in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $36.81
Base Rate: $27.71 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.58
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $8.48
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $53.26
Base Rate: $32.85 | Fringe: $20.41
#federal – Painter: Spray in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.52
Base Rate: $26.86 | Fringe: $17.66
#federal – Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.69
Base Rate: $46.26 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Plumber (Including HVAC Pipe Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation) in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $71.72
Base Rate: $46.29 | Fringe: $25.43
#federal – Roofer in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $58.33
Base Rate: $37.46 | Fringe: $20.87
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct & System Installation) in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Finisher in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $50.12
Base Rate: $27.94 | Fringe: $22.18
#federal – Tile Setter in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.66
Base Rate: $32.20 | Fringe: $23.46
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Jackson County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.69
Base Rate: $32.29 | Fringe: $15.40
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 2 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.18
Base Rate: $33.73 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 3 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.47
Base Rate: $34.02 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 4 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.91
Base Rate: $34.46 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 5 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.53
Base Rate: $34.08 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 6 in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.96
Base Rate: $34.51 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborers - Tunnel, Shaft and Caisson: Group 1 (Area 1) in Jackson County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $52.88
Base Rate: $30.13 | Fringe: $22.75
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jackson 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 Jackson County, Michigan runs from $14.75 to $86.57 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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.