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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Lincoln County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Lincoln County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 56 rates across 12 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $55.69 an hour and striping and traffic control worker the lowest at $14.64, 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).
Lincoln 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $24.83 | $24.83 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.92 | $22.92 | 4 |
| Electrician | 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 | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.31 | $14.34 | 8 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.61 | $38.53 | 21 |
| Painter | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $30.69 | $28.28 | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.69 | $38.29 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Richmond County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $14.64 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.16 | $21.58 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Lincoln 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 | GA20260020 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260067 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260295 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Lincoln County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, the $55.69 total is a $38.29 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Lincoln County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260318 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260020 (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 Lincoln County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 12 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Columbia County group). The other 9 are Lincoln County's own.