Building Construction — Forsyth, Georgia
WD GA20260313-16585-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Forsyth, Georgia (construction type: building) is $33.90/hr base + $18.80/hr fringe = $52.70/hr total package (WD GA20260313-16585-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $33.90 | $18.80 | $52.70 +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.02 | $0.00 | $18.02 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $21.06 | $3.54 | $24.60 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.65 | $12.75 | $51.40 +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $21.77 | $6.36 | $28.13 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $32.00 | $15.05 | $47.05 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $32.00 | $15.05 | $47.05 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $31.31 | $17.68 | $48.99 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $15.69 | $0.00 | $15.69 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.60 | $0.00 | $14.60 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.55 | $1.90 | $14.45 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $31.58 | $17.05 | $48.63 Bottom 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $28.32 | $13.45 | $41.77 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.24 | $0.00 | $20.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.23 | $0.00 | $15.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $38.53 | $16.08 | $54.61 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $32.93 | $16.08 | $49.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.32 | $0.00 | $21.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.82 | $1.19 | $18.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $16.14 | $0.00 | $16.14 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $41.18 | $17.01 | $58.19 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $38.29 | $17.40 | $55.69 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Forsyth, 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 Forsyth, 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.