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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Bleckley County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Bleckley County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 83 rates across 21 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $90.52 an hour and fence builder the lowest at $10.97, 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).
Bleckley 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.
- Elevator Constructor$90.52
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Plumber / Pipefitter$55.99
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.70
- Electrician$46.71
- Painter$40.90
- Pile Driver$23.20
- Carpenter$18.00
- Ironworker$16.75
- Operating Engineer$16.15
- Glazier$16.04
- Guardrail Installer$15.82
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.38
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.31
- Roofer$13.62
- Cement Mason$12.99
- Drywall Installer / Lather$12.00
- Refrigeration Mechanic$11.55
- Sign Installer$11.50
- Laborer$11.10
- Fence Builder$10.97
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, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $18.00 | $18.00 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.99 | $12.45 | 4 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER, INCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $46.71 | $32.00 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $90.52 | $52.08 | 1 |
| Fence Builder | FENCE ERECTOR | $10.97 | $10.97 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $16.04 | $14.93 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $15.82 | $15.82 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.10 | $10.51 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.15 | $15.50 | 25 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY | $40.90 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Pile Driver | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $23.20 | $20.34 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $55.99 | $38.98 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Troup County group | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $11.55 | $11.55 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $13.62 | $13.62 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $55.70 | $37.75 | 3 |
| Sign Installer | INSTALLER - SIGN | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $14.38 | $12.43 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.31 | $14.31 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Bleckley 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 | GA20260086 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260019 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260170 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260061 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Bleckley County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Bleckley County?
$46.71 an hour: a $32.00 base wage plus $14.71 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260086, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Bleckley County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Bleckley County?
$11.10 an hour: a $10.51 base wage plus $0.59 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260086, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Bleckley 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Bleckley County, the $90.52 total is a $52.08 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Bleckley County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260086 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260019 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260170 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260061 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Bleckley County share its rates with other counties?
For 1 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates, for example, are the same in 19 counties (the Troup County group). The other 20 are Bleckley County's own.