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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Effingham County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Effingham County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 65 rates across 15 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $55.69 an hour and roofer the lowest at $7.50, 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).
Effingham 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
- Plumber / Pipefitter$53.00
- Heat & Frost Insulator$52.70
- Ironworker$47.05
- Electrician$46.75
- Operating Engineer$30.06
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.16
- Carpenter$19.43
- Painter$16.14
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.64
- Bricklayer$13.83
- Laborer$13.27
- Drywall Finisher$12.25
- Cement Mason$10.00
- Roofer$7.50
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 | BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $13.83 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $19.43 | $19.13 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $12.25 | $12.25 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $46.75 | $33.35 | 3 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Chatham County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Chatham County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.27 | $12.69 | 9 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $30.06 | $19.78 | 23 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $53.00 | $35.45 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Chatham County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $14.64 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.16 | $21.58 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Effingham 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 | GA20260317 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260036 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260065 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260294 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Effingham County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Effingham County?
$46.75 an hour: a $33.35 base wage plus $13.40 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260317, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Effingham County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Effingham County?
$13.27 an hour: a $12.69 base wage plus $0.58 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260317, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Effingham 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 Effingham County, the $55.69 total is a $38.29 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Effingham County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260317 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260036 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260065 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260294 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Effingham County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 15 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Chatham County group). The other 12 are Effingham County's own.