Heavy Construction — Cobb, Georgia
WD GA20260287-16577-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Cobb, Georgia (construction type: heavy) is $19.99/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.99/hr total package (WD GA20260287-16577-hvy, Rev. 1).
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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 | $19.99 | $0.00 | $19.99 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $21.64 | $3.90 | $25.54 Above median +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.02 | $3.29 | $22.31 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.39 | $9.15 | $37.54 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.31 | $0.89 | $14.20 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.11 | $3.23 | $20.34 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.17 | $4.70 | $28.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.45 | $0.00 | $25.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.86 | $0.65 | $18.51 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $11.89 | $0.00 | $11.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $24.72 | $13.82 | $38.54 +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cobb, GA — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Cobb, 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.