Prevailing Wage for a Carpenter in Calhoun County, Michigan (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Carpenter (Building construction) in Calhoun County is $28.29 base + $21.42 fringe = $49.71 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Calhoun County. Michigan also sets its own prevailing wage (MI DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MI rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MI20260079 | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 |
| Heavy | Federal · MI20260053 | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 |
| Highway | Federal · MI20260001 | $41.37 | $28.69 | $70.06 |
| Residential | Federal · MI20260012 | $18.81 | $6.38 | $25.19 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Michigan (they govern federally funded work); the MI state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Michigan's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MI20260079
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MI20260079 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Carpenter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,131.60 in base wages plus $856.80 in fringe = $1,988.40 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team