Wage Determination - MI20260101 05-18-2026 - 553-21-204.pdf

This document is a General Decision (GD) MI20260101 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for construction work in Wayne County, Michigan. The decision applies to building construction projects and supersedes previous wage determinations, with Modification 1 effective May 18, 2026.

The document establishes hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for 35+ skilled trade classifications required for federal construction contracts in the specified geographic area. Classifications covered include asbestos workers, boilermakers, tile setters, carpenters (multiple specializations), electricians, elevator mechanics, equipment operators (multiple power equipment groups), ironworkers, laborers (multiple specializations), painters, glaziers, cement masons, plasterers, plumbers, pipefitters, roofers, sprinkler fitters, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Wage rates range from $13.57 to $65.01 per hour, with corresponding fringe benefit rates ranging from $0.00 to $40.85 per hour. The document includes detailed footnotes explaining special conditions such as paid holidays, vacation pay eligibility based on years of service, and height-related pay premiums for equipment operators. The prevailing wage rates are identified by their source (union rates, survey rates, state-adopted rates, or union average rates) through specific identifier codes. The document concludes with guidance on wage determination appeals processes and contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.