Residential Construction — Gwinnett, Georgia
WD GA20260049-16591-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 12.00 0.00 BRICKLAYER in Gwinnett, Georgia (construction type: residential) is $13.83/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.83/hr total package (WD GA20260049-16591-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 18 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 $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 12.00 0.00 BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 Top 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.02 | $3.52 | $16.54 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.45 | $0.00 | $13.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF ALARMS | $11.57 | $0.00 | $11.57 Top 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $8.50 | $0.16 | $8.66 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $11.14 | $0.00 | $11.14 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.19 | $0.00 | $10.19 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: BACKHOE, BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, AND LOADER | $30.17 | $17.70 | $47.87 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS: BACKHOE, BULLDOZER, COMPACTOR, AND LOADER | $28.32 | $13.45 | $41.77 Bottom 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $8.96 | $0.00 | $8.96 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $10.57 | $0.00 | $10.57 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $10.95 | $0.00 | $10.95 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION..$ 25.49 11.73 SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $32.60 | $15.52 | $48.12 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $11.07 | $0.00 | $11.07 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.13 | $0.00 | $12.13 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Gwinnett, GA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Gwinnett, 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.