Highway Construction — Pulaski, Georgia
WD GA20260274-16671-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Pulaski, Georgia (construction type: highway) is $15.30/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.30/hr total package (WD GA20260274-16671-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 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 | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $13.01 | $0.00 | $13.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $15.76 | $1.45 | $17.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.17 | $0.00 | $17.17 -37% 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 | $11.00 | $0.30 | $11.30 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES EROSION CONTROL | $9.71 | $0.00 | $9.71 Bottom 10% -47% 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 | $11.24 | $0.00 | $11.24 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.79 | $0.00 | $12.79 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.64 | $6.21 | $22.85 Above median | $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 | $15.22 | $2.08 | $17.30 | $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: CONCRETE SAW | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 Above median | $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 | $18.09 | $4.16 | $22.25 Above median | $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 | $13.64 | $2.24 | $15.88 | $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 | $15.16 | $2.52 | $17.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $15.31 | $3.38 | $18.69 Above median | $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 | $13.15 | $2.15 | $15.30 | $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 | $12.57 | $0.00 | $12.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.16 | $0.00 | $12.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 -50% 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 | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 -40% 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 Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, 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.