Michigan prevailing wage
Michigan prevailing wage vs Davis-Bacon
Michigan has a state prevailing wage law with no minimum dollar threshold. See how it interacts with federal Davis-Bacon and which rate governs when both apply.
Does Michigan have a prevailing wage law?
Yes. Michigan has a state prevailing wage law (a "Little Davis-Bacon" law) covering state and local public works, with no minimum dollar threshold.
Coverage threshold
Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act effective February 13, 2024, after repealing it in 2018. It applies to state-funded construction projects with no fixed dollar threshold; contractors must register with Michigan LEO before bidding.
Which governs when Davis-Bacon and Michigan prevailing wage both apply
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the contract and any state schedule named by the owner before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Michigan have a prevailing wage law in 2026?
Yes. Michigan maintains a state prevailing wage law for public works, with no minimum dollar threshold.
What is the Michigan prevailing wage coverage threshold?
Michigan sets no minimum dollar threshold — the law applies to covered public works regardless of contract value. Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act effective February 13, 2024, after repealing it in 2018. It applies to state-funded construction projects with no fixed dollar threshold; contractors must register with Michigan LEO before bidding.
Does Davis-Bacon or Michigan prevailing wage govern when both apply?
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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