Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Ware County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Ware County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 78 rates across 17 trades. Of each trade's main rate, boilermaker is the highest at $58.13 an hour and laborer the lowest at $9.55, 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).
Ware 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.
- Boilermaker$58.13
- Electrician$46.75
- Elevator Constructor$33.80
- Pile Driver$23.20
- Plumber / Pipefitter$21.90
- Sheet Metal Worker$18.62
- Carpenter$17.92
- Painter$17.62
- Ironworker$16.75
- Operating Engineer$15.75
- Guardrail Installer$14.34
- Roofer$13.62
- Glazier$13.19
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$12.86
- Cement Mason$11.75
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.30
- Laborer$9.55
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 · Ware County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.92 | $15.97 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.75 | $11.75 | 4 |
| Electrician · Ware County group | ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (WARE & WAYNE COUNTIES) | $46.75 | $33.35 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Ware County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $33.80 | $19.38 | 1 |
| Glazier · Ware County group | GLAZIER | $13.19 | $13.19 | 1 |
| Guardrail Installer | INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $14.34 | $14.34 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $9.55 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $15.75 | $15.00 | 25 |
| Painter · Ware County group | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $17.62 | $16.00 | 2 |
| Pile Driver | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $23.20 | $20.34 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Ware County group | PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, AND HVAC ELECTRICAL/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $21.90 | $18.55 | 5 |
| Roofer · Ware County group | ROOFER | $13.62 | $13.62 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Ware County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.62 | $15.09 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $11.30 | $11.30 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.86 | $12.86 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Ware 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 | GA20260108 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260018 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260204 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260060 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Ware County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Ware County?
$46.75 an hour: a $33.35 base wage plus $13.40 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260108, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Ware County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Ware County?
$9.55 an hour: a $9.55 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260108, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Ware 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 boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Ware County, the $58.13 total is a $34.21 base wage plus $23.92 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Ware County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260108 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260018 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260204 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260060 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Ware County share its rates with other counties?
For 8 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Ware County group). The other 9 are Ware County's own.