Wage Determination MI20260101 - 01-02-2026 - 553-21-100.pdf

This document is a General Decision (Wage Determination) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction projects in Wayne County, Michigan, effective January 2, 2026. The determination supersedes a previous decision (MI20250101) and applies to building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous construction classifications across multiple trades. Hourly rates range from $13.57 for tractor haul truck drivers to $65.01 for elevator mechanics, with fringe benefits varying by classification. Key trades include asbestos workers ($40.74/hour), boilermakers ($43.50/hour), carpenters in various specialties ($36.76–$42.44/hour), electricians ($31.64–$51.32/hour), ironworkers ($30.02–$36.55/hour), painters ($26.86–$32.85/hour), plumbers ($43.34/hour), roofers ($42.68/hour), and truck drivers ($31.03–$31.28/hour). The document specifies power equipment operator classifications (Groups 1–9) with rates ranging from $35.29 to $51.29 per hour, and landscape/irrigation labor rates. Special provisions include paid holidays per Executive Order 13706 and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.30 per hour for 2025. The determination also provides guidance on wage rate identifiers, appeals procedures for prevailing wage determinations, and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.