Heavy Construction — Worth, Georgia
WD GA20260290-16567-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Worth, Georgia (construction type: heavy) is $22.36/hr base + $4.19/hr fringe = $26.55/hr total package (WD GA20260290-16567-hvy, 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 | $22.36 | $4.19 | $26.55 +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.40 | $4.25 | $25.65 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.18 | $8.68 | $34.86 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.76 | $0.00 | $13.76 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $11.53 | $0.00 | $11.53 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.40 | $0.00 | $16.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $25.45 | $0.00 | $25.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $11.89 | $0.00 | $11.89 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Worth, GA — Heavy 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 Worth
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Worth, 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.