Prevailing Wages in Van Buren County, Michigan
Prevailing wages in Van Buren County, Michigan run $10.88 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 $48.27, 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 Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $63.65
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $23.65
#federal – Boilermaker in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $80.24
Base Rate: $43.50 | Fringe: $36.74
#federal – Bricklayer in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $59.47
Base Rate: $35.21 | Fringe: $24.26
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Metal Stud Installation & Scaffold Builder) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.71
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $21.42
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Twps of Bloomingdale, Waverly, Paw Paw, Decatur, Porter, Antwerp, Almena & Pinegrove) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $35.14
Base Rate: $22.31 | Fringe: $12.83
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.62
Base Rate: $42.78 | Fringe: $21.84
#federal – Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $56.48
Base Rate: $31.23 | Fringe: $25.25
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.41
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $7.93
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Ironworker: Structural in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.06
Base Rate: $36.55 | Fringe: $29.51
#federal – Laborer: Common or General; Grade Checker; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete; Sandblaster in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $40.66
Base Rate: $27.21 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.38 | Fringe: $0.50
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.51
Base Rate: $20.29 | Fringe: $7.22
#federal – Millwright in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $66.51
Base Rate: $40.04 | Fringe: $26.47
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $26.32
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $6.64
#federal – Operator: Tractor in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $27.58
Base Rate: $19.10 | Fringe: $8.48
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.53
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.46
#federal – Painter: Drywall Finishing/Taping in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $27.32 | Fringe: $16.72
#federal – Painter: Spray in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $43.63
Base Rate: $27.07 | Fringe: $16.56
#federal – Pipefitter, Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $32.50 | Fringe: $24.97
#federal – Roofer in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $52.49
Base Rate: $33.98 | Fringe: $18.51
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $31.76
Base Rate: $24.56 | Fringe: $7.20
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $64.27
Base Rate: $42.74 | Fringe: $21.53
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $68.73
Base Rate: $41.34 | Fringe: $27.39
#federal – Tile Finisher in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $47.37
Base Rate: $26.24 | Fringe: $21.13
#federal – Tile Setter in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $49.55
Base Rate: $27.35 | Fringe: $22.20
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $28.68
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $11.42
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.94
Base Rate: $14.50 | Fringe: $0.44
#federal – Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck in Van Buren County, Michigan – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $1.18
#federal – Carpenter: Piledriver (Remainder of State) in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $57.11
Base Rate: $35.57 | Fringe: $21.54
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 1 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $35.51 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 2 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.41
Base Rate: $31.96 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 3 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.27
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 4 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.35
Base Rate: $35.90 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 5 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.56
Base Rate: $36.11 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 1: Group 6 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $50.86
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 1 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.82
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 2 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $44.48
Base Rate: $30.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 3 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.81 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 4 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.61
Base Rate: $34.16 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 5 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.48
Base Rate: $34.03 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 2: Group 6 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.82
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 1 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.07
Base Rate: $32.62 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 2 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.28
Base Rate: $33.83 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 3 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 4 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.56 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 5 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $47.63
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 3: Group 6 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $48.06
Base Rate: $33.61 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer, Area 4: Group 1 in Van Buren County, Michigan – Highway
Total Wage: $46.97
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $13.45
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, Michigan runs from $10.88 to $80.24 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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.