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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Cherokee County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Cherokee County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 80 rates across 21 trades. Of each trade's main rate, plumber or pipefitter is the highest at $58.19 an hour and cement mason the lowest at $10.00, 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).
Cherokee 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.
- Plumber / Pipefitter$58.19
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.69
- Heat & Frost Insulator$52.70
- Electrician$51.40
- Millwright$48.63
- Ironworker$47.05
- Operating Engineer$41.77
- Glazier$28.13
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.79
- Guardrail Installer$20.00
- Carpenter$18.02
- Striping & Traffic Control$17.56
- Painter$16.14
- Laborer$14.60
- Bricklayer$13.83
- Drywall Finisher$13.45
- Roofer$11.50
- Drywall Installer / Lather$11.42
- Refrigeration Mechanic$11.14
- Tile Setter$11.07
- Cement Mason$10.00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer · Gwinnett County group | BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $13.83 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Cherokee County group | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $18.02 | $18.02 | 7 |
| Cement Mason · Cherokee County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher · Gwinnett County group | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.45 | $13.45 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Gwinnett County group | DRYWALL HANGER | $11.42 | $11.42 | 1 |
| Electrician · Cherokee County group | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $51.40 | $38.65 | 4 |
| Glazier · Cherokee County group | GLAZIER | $28.13 | $21.77 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Cherokee County group | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Cherokee County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Cherokee County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer · Cherokee County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.60 | $14.60 | 10 |
| Millwright · Cherokee County group | MILLWRIGHT | $48.63 | $31.58 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer · Cherokee County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $41.77 | $28.32 | 24 |
| Painter · Cherokee County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Cherokee County group | PLUMBER | $58.19 | $41.18 | 6 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Gwinnett County group | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $11.14 | $11.14 | 1 |
| Roofer · Gwinnett County group | ROOFER | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Cherokee County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Gwinnett County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $17.56 | $14.80 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Gwinnett County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.79 | $22.21 | 3 |
| Tile Setter · Gwinnett County group | TILE SETTER | $11.07 | $11.07 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Cherokee 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 | GA20260313 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260049 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260291 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Cherokee County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Cherokee County?
$51.40 an hour: a $38.65 base wage plus $12.75 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260313, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Cherokee County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Cherokee County?
$14.60 an hour: a $14.60 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260313, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Cherokee 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 plumber or pipefitter, the highest-paid trade in Cherokee County, the $58.19 total is a $41.18 base wage plus $17.01 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Cherokee County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260313 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260049 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260291 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Cherokee County share its rates with other counties?
For 21 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 15 counties (the Cherokee County group).