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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Columbia County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Columbia County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 63 rates across 14 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $55.69 an hour and roofer the lowest at $9.47, 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).
Columbia 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.
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.69
- Operating Engineer$54.61
- Heat & Frost Insulator$52.70
- Electrician$49.20
- Ironworker$47.05
- Plumber / Pipefitter$30.69
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.16
- Carpenter$24.83
- Cement Mason$22.92
- Laborer$20.31
- Painter$16.14
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.64
- Bricklayer$13.83
- Roofer$9.47
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 · Richmond County group | BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $13.83 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Columbia County group | CARPENTER | $24.83 | $24.83 | 4 |
| Cement Mason · Columbia County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.92 | $22.92 | 4 |
| Electrician · Columbia County group | ELECTRICIAN | $49.20 | $32.25 | 3 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Columbia County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Columbia County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer · Columbia County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.31 | $14.34 | 9 |
| Operating Engineer · Columbia County group | OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.61 | $38.53 | 23 |
| Painter · Columbia County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Columbia County group | PLUMBER | $30.69 | $28.28 | 3 |
| Roofer · Richmond County group | ROOFER | $9.47 | $9.47 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Columbia County group | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Richmond County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $14.64 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Richmond County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.16 | $21.58 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Columbia 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 | GA20260318 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260048 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260067 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260295 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Columbia County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Columbia County?
$49.20 an hour: a $32.25 base wage plus $16.95 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260318, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Columbia County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Columbia County?
$20.31 an hour: a $14.34 base wage plus $5.97 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260318, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Columbia 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 sheet metal worker, the highest-paid trade in Columbia County, the $55.69 total is a $38.29 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Columbia County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260318 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260048 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260067 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260295 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Columbia County share its rates with other counties?
For 14 of its 14 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Columbia County group).