Highway Construction — Seminole, Georgia
WD GA20260215-15804-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Seminole, Georgia (construction type: highway) is $15.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.00/hr total package (WD GA20260215-15804-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 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.74 | $0.00 | $14.74 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $11.45 | $0.00 | $11.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $11.30 | $0.00 | $11.30 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $14.34 | $0.00 | $14.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.87 | $0.00 | $15.87 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT | $12.56 | $0.30 | $12.86 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES EROSION CONTROL | $10.72 | $0.00 | $10.72 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $11.70 | $0.00 | $11.70 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.31 | $0.00 | $12.31 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.91 | $0.00 | $12.91 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.25 | $2.16 | $17.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $12.82 | $2.29 | $15.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $21.52 | $0.00 | $21.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $15.49 | $4.70 | $20.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.42 | $3.79 | $20.21 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.71 | $0.00 | $13.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.39 | $0.00 | $19.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $19.87 | $0.00 | $19.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE GROUNDSMAN | $17.82 | $0.00 | $17.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.42 | $0.00 | $14.42 | $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 | $11.94 | $0.00 | $11.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $11.30 | $0.00 | $11.30 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.59 | $0.00 | $11.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.37 | $0.60 | $12.97 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.86 | $0.00 | $12.86 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 Above median -44% 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 | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP TRUCK | $17.16 | $0.00 | $17.16 Above median -37% 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 | $12.81 | $0.00 | $12.81 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Seminole, 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 Seminole, 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.