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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Fulton County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Fulton County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 81 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).
Fulton 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$30.00
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.79
- Guardrail Installer$20.00
- Carpenter$18.02
- Striping & Traffic Control$17.56
- Painter$16.14
- Laborer$14.57
- 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 | BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $13.83 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $18.02 | $18.02 | 7 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.45 | $13.45 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER | $11.42 | $11.42 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $51.40 | $38.65 | 4 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $30.00 | $22.31 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer | INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.57 | $14.57 | 10 |
| Millwright | MILLWRIGHT | $48.63 | $31.58 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $41.77 | $28.32 | 25 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $58.19 | $41.18 | 6 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $11.14 | $11.14 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $17.56 | $14.80 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.79 | $22.21 | 3 |
| Tile Setter | TILE SETTER | $11.07 | $11.07 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Fulton 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 | GA20260307 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260039 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260291 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Fulton County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Fulton County?
$51.40 an hour: a $38.65 base wage plus $12.75 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260307, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Fulton County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Fulton County?
$14.57 an hour: a $14.57 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260307, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Fulton 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 Fulton County, the $58.19 total is a $41.18 base wage plus $17.01 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Fulton County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260307 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260039 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260001 (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 Fulton County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 21 trades, Fulton County's rates differ from every other county's in Georgia, row for row.