Michigan prevailing wage
Michigan prevailing wage vs Davis-Bacon
Michigan has a state prevailing-wage law. Review the statewide coverage reference, source date, and what a project-specific Davis-Bacon comparison must verify.
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Overtime assumption. The premium is applied to the base wage only and the fringe stays at 1× per hour worked. That is the usual Davis-Bacon treatment, but the contract clauses and the applicable state rule control. Verify the determination and modification incorporated into your contract before you bid or pay.
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Does Michigan have a prevailing wage law?
Yes. Michigan has a statewide prevailing-wage regime for at least some public work. Exact coverage can be narrower than that classification and depends on the awarding body, funding, project type, value, locality, and dates.
Coverage threshold
Current official state sources were reviewed July 22, 2026. The cited source indicates no general dollar threshold for Michigan's covered work. Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act effective February 13, 2024. It covers qualifying state-authorized and state-sponsored or financed projects, and contractors must register before bidding. Treat this as a screening reference and verify the current state source and bid package before relying on it.
How to compare Davis-Bacon and Michigan requirements
Michigan LEO lists projects that include federal Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements as exempt from Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act. Do not compare the two schedules and assume the higher one governs; verify the procurement's actual exemption and contract clauses.
Guardrail
This page is a state law-and-threshold reference for Michigan, not a rate calculator or official determination. The interactive comparison on WhichWageWins currently covers only Los Angeles County, California and five sample crafts. Verify the incorporated contract determination and current state or local sources before bidding or paying workers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Michigan have a prevailing wage law in 2026?
Yes. Michigan has a statewide prevailing-wage regime for at least some public work, but project coverage must be verified against the current official state source and bid package.
What is the Michigan prevailing wage coverage threshold?
Current official state sources were reviewed July 22, 2026. The cited source indicates no general dollar threshold for Michigan's covered work. Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act effective February 13, 2024. It covers qualifying state-authorized and state-sponsored or financed projects, and contractors must register before bidding. Treat this as a screening reference and verify the current state source and bid package before relying on it.
Does Davis-Bacon or Michigan prevailing wage govern when both apply?
Michigan LEO lists projects that include federal Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements as exempt from Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act. Do not compare the two schedules and assume the higher one governs; verify the procurement's actual exemption and contract clauses.
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