Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Manistee County, Michigan (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Building construction) in Manistee County is $16.20 base + $2.19 fringe = $18.39 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Manistee 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 · MI20260134 | $16.20 | $2.19 | $18.39 |
| Highway | Federal · MI20260001 | $24.94 | $13.35 | $38.29 |
| Residential | Federal · MI20260009 | $14.36 | $1.98 | $16.34 |
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
- MI20260134
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MI20260134 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $648.00 in base wages plus $87.60 in fringe = $735.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Alcona Countyrate →Painter in Alger Countyrate →Painter in Allegan Countyrate →Painter in Alpena Countyrate →Painter in Antrim Countyrate →Painter in Arenac Countyrate →Painter in Baraga Countyrate →Painter in Barry Countyrate →Boilermaker in Manistee Countyrate →Bricklayer in Manistee Countyrate →Carpenter in Manistee Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Manistee Countyrate →
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