Building Construction — Taliaferro, Georgia
WD GA20260105-16626-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Taliaferro, Georgia (construction type: building) is $34.21/hr base + $23.92/hr fringe = $58.13/hr total package (WD GA20260105-16626-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $23.92 | $58.13 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.91 | $3.37 | $22.28 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.89 | $0.00 | $12.89 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.35 | $13.40 | $46.75 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.00 | $14.71 | $46.71 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.25 | $16.95 | $49.20 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $19.38 | $7.53 | $26.91 Bottom 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.72 | $0.00 | $17.72 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.69 | $0.46 | $12.15 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.77 | $0.27 | $15.04 Above median -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $35.45 | $17.55 | $53.00 +96% 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $34.00 | $17.70 | $51.70 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $33.00 | $17.70 | $50.70 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $32.00 | $17.70 | $49.70 +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $38.53 | $16.08 | $54.61 Above median +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 15.77 0.00 SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.33 | $5.47 | $24.80 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Taliaferro, 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 |
|---|
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.
Other Construction Types in Taliaferro
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Taliaferro, 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.