Wage Determination GA20260210-16628-hwy
Wilkes, GA · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination GA20260210-16628-hwy covers 40 trade classifications for highway construction in Wilkes, GA. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $9.67/hr to $23.20/hr, with the highest going to OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: GA20260210-16628-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Wilkes
State: GA
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 40
Highest rate: $23.20/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $15.37 | $0.00 | $15.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.44 | $0.00 | $15.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR | $12.40 | $1.94 | $14.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $15.29 | $0.00 | $15.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.38 | $0.00 | $15.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $17.10 | $0.00 | $17.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT | $12.82 | $0.00 | $12.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL, INCLUDES EROSION CONTROL | $9.67 | $0.00 | $9.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $12.76 | $0.00 | $12.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $11.96 | $0.00 | $11.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.20 | $2.49 | $15.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.67 | $1.80 | $17.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $13.71 | $0.00 | $13.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.29 | $0.00 | $15.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $13.36 | $2.36 | $15.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW | $15.50 | $0.71 | $16.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.07 | $0.00 | $20.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $19.17 | $2.84 | $22.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $13.85 | $0.00 | $13.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $21.42 | $0.00 | $21.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $14.03 | $0.00 | $14.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE GROUNDSMAN | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.19 | $0.00 | $14.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $20.34 | $2.86 | $23.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $12.25 | $0.00 | $12.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $13.16 | $0.00 | $13.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $12.16 | $0.00 | $12.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SHUTTLE BUGGY | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.86 | $0.41 | $13.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.99 | $1.80 | $14.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $15.42 | $2.02 | $17.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: HYDROSEEDER TRUCK | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.31 | $0.00 | $17.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP TRUCK | $14.41 | $0.00 | $14.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $16.99 | $0.00 | $16.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |