Highway Construction — Gordon, Georgia
WD GA20260178-16589-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Gordon, Georgia (construction type: highway) is $14.64/hr base + $1.98/hr fringe = $16.62/hr total package (WD GA20260178-16589-hwy, 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, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.64 | $1.98 | $16.62 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.89 | $1.73 | $16.62 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $14.38 | $1.47 | $15.85 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $12.17 | $1.82 | $13.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $14.63 | $0.00 | $14.63 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $15.53 | $0.00 | $15.53 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT | $13.50 | $2.03 | $15.53 Top 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES EROSION CONTROL | $11.20 | $1.02 | $12.22 Top 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $13.12 | $0.00 | $13.12 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.45 | $0.00 | $10.45 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.64 | $1.73 | $17.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $13.71 | $0.00 | $13.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.03 | $2.22 | $17.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $13.31 | $2.19 | $15.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $18.74 | $1.76 | $20.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.35 | $4.08 | $25.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $17.24 | $3.99 | $21.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.87 | $2.83 | $20.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $15.82 | $0.00 | $15.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.69 | $0.00 | $14.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $16.88 | $0.00 | $16.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.95 | $0.00 | $15.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE GROUNDSMAN | $14.50 | $2.18 | $16.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $16.81 | $3.24 | $20.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $20.34 | $2.86 | $23.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.75 | $2.12 | $15.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $13.16 | $0.00 | $13.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $15.23 | $1.70 | $16.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SHUTTLE BUGGY | $13.61 | $0.00 | $13.61 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $13.46 | $0.00 | $13.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $13.20 | $0.00 | $13.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: LABORER | $13.51 | $0.83 | $14.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.31 | $0.27 | $14.58 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $15.42 | $2.02 | $17.44 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HYDROSEEDER TRUCK | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 Top 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.42 | $0.00 | $17.42 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $12.82 | $0.00 | $12.82 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Gordon, 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 |
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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 highway construction in Gordon, 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.