Building Construction — Appling, Georgia
WD GA20260166-14348-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Appling, Georgia (construction type: building) is $34.21/hr base + $23.92/hr fringe = $58.13/hr total package (WD GA20260166-14348-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 29 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.97 | $1.95 | $17.92 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $33.35 | $13.40 | $46.75 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $38.65 | $12.75 | $51.40 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $33.50 | $13.86 | $47.36 Above median +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $32.00 | $14.71 | $46.71 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $29.50 | $14.88 | $44.38 Bottom 10% +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $19.38 | $14.42 | $33.80 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $13.19 | $0.00 | $13.19 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.72 | $0.00 | $17.72 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $0.00 | $9.55 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $15.00 | $0.75 | $15.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.00 | $1.62 | $17.62 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $16.38 | $4.56 | $20.94 Bottom 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC UNIT AND HVAC ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $30.00 | $16.66 | $46.66 Bottom 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC UNIT AND HVAC ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $38.98 | $17.01 | $55.99 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC UNIT AND HVAC ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION; EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $34.00 | $16.35 | $50.35 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, AND HVAC ELECTRICAL/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $18.55 | $3.35 | $21.90 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $34.00 | $17.70 | $51.70 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $33.00 | $17.70 | $50.70 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $32.00 | $17.70 | $49.70 +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $15.09 | $3.53 | $18.62 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $37.75 | $17.95 | $55.70 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $19.25 | $2.54 | $21.79 Bottom 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Appling, GA — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Appling, Georgia.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.