Building Construction — Taylor, Georgia
WD GA20260106-16649-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Taylor, Georgia (construction type: building) is $34.21/hr base + $23.92/hr fringe = $58.13/hr total package (WD GA20260106-16649-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 26 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, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 Bottom 10% -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.45 | $0.54 | $12.99 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER, INCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 Above median -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $38.65 | $12.75 | $51.40 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $32.00 | $14.71 | $46.71 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $29.50 | $14.88 | $44.38 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $14.93 | $1.11 | $16.04 Bottom 10% -30% 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 | $10.51 | $0.59 | $11.10 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $15.50 | $0.65 | $16.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $38.53 | $16.08 | $54.61 Above median | $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, SPRAY | $26.00 | $14.90 | $40.90 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING HVAC PIPE AND HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $38.98 | $17.01 | $55.99 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $30.00 | $16.66 | $46.66 Above median +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $38.98 | $17.01 | $55.99 Above median +107% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $37.75 | $17.95 | $55.70 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 18.91 0.00 ROOFER | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 Top 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $18.81 | $1.44 | $20.25 Bottom 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Taylor, 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 Taylor
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Taylor, 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.