Michigan · Plasterer
Michigan plasterer prevailing wage, county by county
A plasterer's prevailing wage on Michigan public works runs from $57.16 an hour in Tuscola County to $62.78 in Livingston County. The median county is $57.92.
Plasterer rate in each Michigan county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arenac CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-arenac |
Bay CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-bay |
Branch CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-branch |
Clinton CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-clinton |
Eaton CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-eaton |
Genesee CountyPlasterer · Genesee County group | incl. | incl. | $58.68 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-genesee |
Gladwin CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-gladwin |
Gratiot CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-gratiot |
Hillsdale CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-hillsdale |
Huron CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-huron |
Ingham CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ingham |
Iosco CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-iosco |
Isabella CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-isabella |
Jackson CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-jackson |
Lapeer CountyPlasterer · Genesee County group | incl. | incl. | $58.68 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-lapeer |
Lenawee CountyPlasterer · Ingham County group | incl. | incl. | $58.97 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-lenawee |
Livingston CountyPlasterer | incl. | incl. | $62.78 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-livingston |
Midland CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-midland |
Ogemaw CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-ogemaw |
Saginaw CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-saginaw |
Sanilac CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-sanilac |
Shiawassee CountyPlasterer · Genesee County group | incl. | incl. | $58.68 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-shiawassee |
Tuscola CountyPlasterer · Saginaw County group | incl. | incl. | $57.16 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-tuscola |
Washtenaw CountyPlasterer | incl. | incl. | $62.78 | Oct 29, 2025 | LEO-November-2025-washtenaw |
Main plasterer classification in each county (Plasterer), LEO county rates, November 2025 edition. The contracting agent gets LEO's rates before advertising and puts them in the specifications; if the contract isn't awarded or started within 90 days of LEO's determination, LEO must redetermine them (MCL 408.1103). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a plasterer make on prevailing wage in Michigan?
$57.16 to $62.78 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $57.92. 3 groups of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Livingston County1 county · Plasterer$62.78
- Washtenaw County1 county · Plasterer$62.78
- Ingham County group7 counties · Plasterer$58.97
- Genesee County group3 counties · Plasterer$58.68
- Saginaw County group12 counties · Plasterer$57.16
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County* | Plasterer | — | $62.78 |
| Washtenaw County | Plasterer | — | $62.78 |
| Ingham County group, 7 localities: Branch, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee | Plasterer | — | $58.97 |
| Genesee County group, 3 localities: Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee | Plasterer | — | $58.68 |
| Saginaw County group, 12 localities: Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola | Plasterer | — | $57.16 |
3 groups of counties with identical LEO rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own. * Part of the county has a rate of its own; its page lists each part's rate.
LEO prints apprentice levels (straight time, 1.5x, 2x) on each classification page; see apprentice_rates.
Questions about Michigan plasterer pay
What is the plasterer prevailing wage in Genesee County?
$58.68 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), under LEO county rates, November 2025 edition. Overtime and every plasterer classification in Genesee County.
Does plasterer prevailing wage pay overtime in Michigan?
Standard overtime unless the classification says otherwise: 1.5× over 8 hours a day (unless four 10-hour days are allowed), over 40 a week and on Saturdays; 2× on Sundays and holidays. The figures are LEO's own (LEO).
Do apprentice plasterers get this rate?
LEO prints apprentice levels (straight time, 1.5x, 2x) on each classification page; see apprentice_rates.
Why do some counties have the same plasterer rate?
LEO often publishes the same plasterer rates for several counties. Across Michigan, the 24 counties with a plasterer rate fall into 5 distinct sets of rates, and 3 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 12 counties (the Saginaw County group).
Which county pays plasterers the most in Michigan?
Livingston County, at $62.78 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Tuscola County at $57.16, and the median county is $57.92.