Highway Construction — Twiggs, Georgia
WD GA20260004-16675-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Twiggs, Georgia (construction type: highway) is $32.68/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $32.68/hr total package (WD GA20260004-16675-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 | $32.68 | $0.00 | $32.68 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $28.44 | $0.00 | $28.44 +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $16.72 | $2.23 | $18.95 Above median +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.00 | $2.45 | $16.45 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $22.42 | $0.00 | $22.42 Above median +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.40 | $3.73 | $27.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $22.82 | $0.00 | $22.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $39.31 | $0.00 | $39.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $26.31 | $5.43 | $31.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.81 | $1.91 | $24.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $23.22 | $4.10 | $27.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $18.51 | $3.99 | $22.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $0.00 | $14.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.58 | $3.58 | $25.16 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Twiggs, 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.
Other Construction Types in Twiggs
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Twiggs, 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.