Highway Construction — Baker, Georgia
WD GA20260218-16542-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Baker, Georgia (construction type: highway) is $15.30/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.30/hr total package (WD GA20260218-16542-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.30 | $0.00 | $15.30 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.37 | $0.00 | $15.37 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $12.09 | $0.00 | $12.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $13.12 | $0.00 | $13.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $12.85 | $0.00 | $12.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $18.46 | $0.00 | $18.46 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $15.14 | $0.00 | $15.14 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT | $11.92 | $0.00 | $11.92 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES EROSION CONTROL | $11.05 | $2.27 | $13.32 Top 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 Bottom 10% +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $11.45 | $0.00 | $11.45 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.04 | $0.00 | $13.04 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.90 | $2.69 | $17.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $11.58 | $0.00 | $11.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.60 | $0.00 | $14.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $12.60 | $2.17 | $14.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.75 | $3.13 | $23.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.94 | $0.00 | $15.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.21 | $0.00 | $18.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.12 | $0.00 | $16.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $16.70 | $0.00 | $16.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $12.36 | $5.11 | $17.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $12.64 | $0.00 | $12.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $14.22 | $0.00 | $14.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $23.30 | $0.00 | $23.30 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.69 | $0.00 | $12.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: LABORER | $13.18 | $0.00 | $13.18 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.82 | $0.00 | $13.82 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $14.96 | $1.19 | $16.15 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HYDROSEEDER TRUCK | $14.92 | $0.00 | $14.92 Top 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $16.79 | $0.00 | $16.79 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $12.38 | $0.00 | $12.38 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $12.82 | $1.61 | $14.43 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Baker, GA — Highway 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 |
|---|
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.
Other Construction Types in Baker
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Baker, 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.