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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Putnam County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Putnam County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 82 rates across 22 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $90.52 an hour and fence builder the lowest at $10.97, 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).
Putnam 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.
- Elevator Constructor$90.52
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Plumber / Pipefitter$55.99
- Sheet Metal Worker$55.70
- Operating Engineer$54.61
- Telecom Technician$46.71
- Painter$40.90
- Pile Driver$23.20
- Electrician$21.04
- Carpenter$18.00
- Ironworker$16.75
- Glazier$16.04
- Guardrail Installer$15.82
- Striping & Traffic Control$14.38
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.31
- Roofer$13.62
- Cement Mason$12.99
- Drywall Installer / Lather$12.00
- Refrigeration Mechanic$11.55
- Sign Installer$11.50
- Laborer$11.10
- Fence Builder$10.97
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $18.00 | $18.00 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.99 | $12.45 | 4 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL HANGER, INCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $21.04 | $18.42 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY. B. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE TO VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $90.52 | $52.08 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · Troup County group | FENCE ERECTOR | $10.97 | $10.97 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $16.04 | $14.93 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer · Troup County group | INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $15.82 | $15.82 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.10 | $10.51 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.61 | $38.53 | 23 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY | $40.90 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Pile Driver · Troup County group | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $23.20 | $20.34 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $55.99 | $38.98 | 4 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Troup County group | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $11.55 | $11.55 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $13.62 | $13.62 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $55.70 | $37.75 | 3 |
| Sign Installer · Troup County group | INSTALLER - SIGN | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Troup County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $14.38 | $12.43 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.31 | $14.31 | 8 |
| Telecommunications Technician | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $46.71 | $32.00 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Putnam 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 | GA20260098 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260019 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260216 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260057 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Putnam County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Putnam County?
$21.04 an hour: a $18.42 base wage plus $2.62 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING), under wage determination GA20260098, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Putnam County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Putnam County?
$11.10 an hour: a $10.51 base wage plus $0.59 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260098, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Putnam 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Putnam County, the $90.52 total is a $52.08 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Putnam County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260098 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260019 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260216 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260057 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Putnam County share its rates with other counties?
For 6 of its 22 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Fence builder rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Troup County group). The other 16 are Putnam County's own.