Prevailing Wages in Kent County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Kent County, Michigan run $10.47 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 $26.19, and among the 49 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $6.42. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.45
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $5.00
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.30
Base Rate: $18.61 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.04
Base Rate: $17.35 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $18.97
Base Rate: $16.28 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, and Formwork in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.73
Base Rate: $18.14 | Fringe: $4.59
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $25.04
Base Rate: $18.62 | Fringe: $6.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $17.16 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.07
Base Rate: $20.68 | Fringe: $6.39
#federal – Glazier in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $15.29 | Fringe: $2.68
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation of HVAC Pipe and Duct) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.50
Base Rate: $16.75 | Fringe: $2.75
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.91
Base Rate: $18.07 | Fringe: $4.84
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $17.84
Base Rate: $13.04 | Fringe: $4.80
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker; Sandblaster in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $39.29
Base Rate: $26.34 | Fringe: $12.95
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.47
Base Rate: $10.47
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.03
Base Rate: $18.87 | Fringe: $2.16
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $16.46
Base Rate: $14.01 | Fringe: $2.45
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.60
Base Rate: $18.32 | Fringe: $3.28
#federal – Millwright in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $29.33
Base Rate: $20.23 | Fringe: $9.10
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.67
Base Rate: $16.50 | Fringe: $6.17
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $24.31
Base Rate: $18.50 | Fringe: $5.81
#federal – Operator: Crane in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $25.97
Base Rate: $19.21 | Fringe: $6.76
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.61
Base Rate: $21.48 | Fringe: $9.13
#federal – Operator: Loader in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.21
Base Rate: $17.16 | Fringe: $4.05
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 1 Concrete Pump; Grader/Blade; Highlift; Hoist; Roller; Scraper; Trencher Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.53
Base Rate: $41.28 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 2 Broom/Sweeper Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 3 Boom Truck (Non-swinging)Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Power Equipment: Group 4 Oiler Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.48
Base Rate: $31.23 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $17.64
Base Rate: $15.72 | Fringe: $1.92
#federal – Painter: Brush and Spray in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $28.75 | Fringe: $18.68
#federal – Painter: Roller in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $19.02
Base Rate: $16.21 | Fringe: $2.81
#federal – Pipefitter (Including HVAC Pipe Installation; Excluding HVAC System Installation) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $70.75
Base Rate: $47.40 | Fringe: $23.35
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $70.75
Base Rate: $47.40 | Fringe: $23.35
#federal – Roofer in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.11
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $6.06
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $51.27
Base Rate: $35.41 | Fringe: $15.86
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.98
Base Rate: $18.32 | Fringe: $4.66
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.31
Base Rate: $17.07 | Fringe: $4.24
#federal – Tile Finisher 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 Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.09
Base Rate: $27.94 | Fringe: $21.15
#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 Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $55.66
Base Rate: $32.20 | Fringe: $23.46
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $22.71
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $5.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Kent County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Kent County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Kent County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Kent County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Kent County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Kent County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Kent 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 Kent County, Michigan runs from $10.47 to $80.24 per hour, median $26.19. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Kent 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 Kent 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.