Prevailing Wages in St Joseph County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in St Joseph 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 $48.27, 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 St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.13
Base Rate: $19.82 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Boilermaker in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $81.14
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $37.64
#federal – Bricklayer in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $59.47
Base Rate: $35.21 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $37.51
Base Rate: $24.63 | Fringe: $12.88
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.51
Base Rate: $17.00 | Fringe: $3.51
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.16
Base Rate: $19.59 | Fringe: $7.57
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.82
Base Rate: $39.57 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Glazier in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $16.95 | Fringe: $4.74
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural (Metal Building Erection Only) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.45
Base Rate: $30.02 | Fringe: $27.43
#federal – Laborer : Common or General; Sandblaster in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $40.66
Base Rate: $27.21 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $12.84
Base Rate: $12.84
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.67
Base Rate: $30.72 | Fringe: $12.95
#federal – Millwright in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.56
Base Rate: $22.34 | Fringe: $1.22
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $30.07
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $6.03
#federal – Operator: Loader in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $35.45
Base Rate: $24.26 | Fringe: $11.19
#federal – Operator: Roller in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $35.09
Base Rate: $28.02 | Fringe: $7.07
#federal – Operator: Tractor in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.91
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $7.31
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.53
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Painter: Spray in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.63
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.56
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Plasterer in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $33.61
Base Rate: $21.18 | Fringe: $12.43
#federal – Plumber (Excluding HVAC Pipe & System Installation) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Roofer in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $23.14
Base Rate: $15.73 | Fringe: $7.41
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct & System Installation) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $74.88
Base Rate: $44.45 | Fringe: $30.43
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct & System Installation) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $74.88
Base Rate: $44.45 | Fringe: $30.43
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Setter in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.55
Base Rate: $27.35 | Fringe: $22.20
#federal – Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $20.77
Base Rate: $16.80 | Fringe: $3.97
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in St Joseph County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $18.77
Base Rate: $15.65 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in St Joseph County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County, Michigan runs from $12.84 to $81.14 per hour, median $48.27. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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.