Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Lee County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Lee County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 63 rates across 14 trades. Of each trade's main rate, plumber or pipefitter is the highest at $55.99 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).
Lee 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$55.99
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.69
- Heat & Frost Insulator$52.70
- Ironworker$47.05
- Electrician$34.86
- Carpenter$25.17
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.16
- Painter$15.33
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.64
- Operating Engineer$14.24
- Bricklayer$13.83
- Cement Mason$13.12
- Laborer$10.24
- 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 · Dougherty County group | BRICKLAYER | $13.83 | $13.83 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Dougherty County group | CARPENTER | $25.17 | $20.69 | 4 |
| Cement Mason · Dougherty County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.12 | $13.12 | 4 |
| Electrician · Dougherty County group | ELECTRICIAN | $34.86 | $22.45 | 3 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Dougherty County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Dougherty County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer · Dougherty County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 | 9 |
| Operating Engineer · Dougherty County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.24 | $14.24 | 23 |
| Painter · Dougherty County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $15.33 | $15.33 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Dougherty County group | PLUMBER | $55.99 | $38.98 | 3 |
| Roofer · Dougherty County group | ROOFER | $9.47 | $9.47 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Dougherty County group | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Lowndes County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $14.64 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Dougherty County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.16 | $21.58 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Lee 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 | GA20260312 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260052 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260066 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260290 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Lee County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Lee County?
$34.86 an hour: a $22.45 base wage plus $12.41 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260312, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Lee County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Lee County?
$10.24 an hour: a $10.24 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260312, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Lee 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 Lee County, the $55.99 total is a $38.98 base wage plus $17.01 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Lee County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260312 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260052 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260066 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260290 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Lee 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 4 counties (the Dougherty County group).