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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Oglethorpe 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 $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).
Oglethorpe 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$51.40
- Ironworker$47.05
- Plumber / Pipefitter$41.43
- Refrigeration Mechanic$38.40
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.16
- Carpenter$24.68
- Cement Mason$22.92
- Painter$16.14
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.64
- Laborer$14.06
- 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 · Clarke County group | CARPENTER | $24.68 | $24.68 | 4 |
| Cement Mason · Clarke County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.92 | $22.92 | 4 |
| Electrician · Clarke County group | ELECTRICIAN | $51.40 | $38.65 | 3 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Clarke County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.70 | $33.90 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Clarke County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $47.05 | $32.00 | 5 |
| Laborer · Clarke County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.06 | $14.06 | 9 |
| Operating Engineer · Clarke County group | OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.61 | $38.53 | 23 |
| Painter · Clarke County group | PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $16.14 | $16.14 | 3 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Clarke County group | PLUMBER | $41.43 | $30.68 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Clarke County group | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $38.40 | $26.17 | 2 |
| Roofer · Richmond County group | ROOFER | $9.47 | $9.47 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Clarke County group | SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.69 | $38.29 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Clarke County group | TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $14.64 | $14.64 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Clarke County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $25.16 | $21.58 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Oglethorpe 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 | GA20260321 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260048 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260070 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260298 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Oglethorpe County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Oglethorpe County?
$51.40 an hour: a $38.65 base wage plus $12.75 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260321, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Oglethorpe County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Oglethorpe County?
$14.06 an hour: a $14.06 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260321, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County, the $55.69 total is a $38.29 base wage plus $17.40 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Oglethorpe County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260321 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260048 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260070 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260298 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Oglethorpe County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 of its 15 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 Clarke County group).