Residential Construction — Whitfield, Georgia
WD GA20260053-16614-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Whitfield, Georgia (construction type: residential) is $13.83/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.83/hr total package (WD GA20260053-16614-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.11 | $1.89 | $15.00 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.02 | $3.52 | $16.54 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.51 | $3.82 | $18.33 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.66 | $3.05 | $16.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $8.96 | $0.00 | $8.96 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $26.00 | $14.90 | $40.90 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $25.85 | $12.74 | $38.59 Top 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.86 | $0.00 | $10.86 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $9.47 | $0.00 | $9.47 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SWINGING STAGES, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR SCAFFOLDS, BOOMS, OR SCISSORS LIFTS OVER 50 FT. HIGH: $1.25 PER HOUR ADDITI | $32.60 | $15.52 | $48.12 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SWINGING STAGES, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR SCAFFOLDS, BOOMS, OR SCISSORS LIFTS OVER 50 FT. HIGH: $1.25 PER HOUR ADDITI | $32.60 | $13.41 | $46.01 Bottom 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.17 | $0.83 | $13.00 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Whitfield, GA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Whitfield, 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.