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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Ben Hill County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Ben Hill County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 77 rates across 17 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and laborer the lowest at $9.55, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Georgia modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Georgia has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
Ben Hill County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Electrician$44.38
- Elevator Constructor$33.80
- Pile Driver$23.20
- Plumber / Pipefitter$21.90
- Sheet Metal Worker$18.62
- Carpenter$17.92
- Painter$17.62
- Ironworker$16.75
- Operating Engineer$15.75
- Guardrail Installer$14.34
- Roofer$13.62
- Glazier$13.19
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$12.86
- Cement Mason$11.75
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.30
- Laborer$9.55
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.92 | $15.97 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.75 | $11.75 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $44.38 | $29.50 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $33.80 | $19.38 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $13.19 | $13.19 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Camden County group | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $14.34 | $14.34 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $9.55 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $15.75 | $15.00 | 25 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $17.62 | $16.00 | 2 |
| Pile Driver · Camden County group | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $23.20 | $20.34 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, AND HVAC ELECTRICAL/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $21.90 | $18.55 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $13.62 | $13.62 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.62 | $15.09 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Camden County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $11.30 | $11.30 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Camden County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.86 | $12.86 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Ben Hill County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | GA20260085 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260006 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260212 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260060 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Ben Hill County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Ben Hill County?
$44.38 an hour: a $29.50 base wage plus $14.88 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260085, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Ben Hill County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Ben Hill County?
$9.55 an hour: a $9.55 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260085, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Ben Hill County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Ben Hill County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Ben Hill County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260085 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260006 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260212 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260060 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Ben Hill County share its rates with other counties?
For 4 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Guardrail installer rates, for example, are the same in 13 counties (the Camden County group). The other 13 are Ben Hill County's own.