Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in White County, Georgia
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover White County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 76 rates across 17 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $90.52 an hour and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic the lowest at $10.51, 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).
White 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
- Operating Engineer$54.61
- Sheet Metal Worker$33.98
- Electrician$27.04
- Pile Driver$23.20
- Carpenter$22.28
- Plumber / Pipefitter$18.81
- Ironworker$16.75
- Painter$15.04
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$14.35
- Guardrail Installer$14.27
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.99
- Roofer$13.62
- Cement Mason$12.89
- Laborer$11.46
- Refrigeration Mechanic$10.51
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 · Gilmer County group | BOILERMAKER | $58.13 | $34.21 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $22.28 | $18.91 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.89 | $12.89 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $27.04 | $23.34 | 4 |
| Elevator Constructor · White County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC (FRANKLIN, UNION, & WHITE COUNTIES) 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 |
| Guardrail Installer · Polk County group | INSTALLER: GUARDRAIL | $14.27 | $14.27 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Gilmer County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.75 | $16.75 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.46 | $11.46 | 11 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.61 | $38.53 | 24 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $15.04 | $14.77 | 2 |
| Pile Driver · Polk County group | OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER | $23.20 | $20.34 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE, HVAC UNIT, AND HVAC ELECTRICAL/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $18.81 | $17.54 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $10.51 | $10.51 | 1 |
| Roofer · Gilmer County group | ROOFER | $13.62 | $13.62 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $33.98 | $24.89 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Polk County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: OPERATOR (STRIPING MACHINE) | $13.99 | $12.17 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Polk County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.35 | $14.35 | 7 |
Wage determinations for White 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 | GA20260107 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | GA20260016 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | GA20260213 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | GA20260064 Non-collectively bargained prevailing wage and fringe benefits rates within this general wage determination we | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about White County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in White County?
$27.04 an hour: a $23.34 base wage plus $3.70 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination GA20260107, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in White County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in White County?
$11.46 an hour: a $11.46 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination GA20260107, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in White 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 White County, the $90.52 total is a $52.08 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers White County?
It depends on the kind of construction: GA20260107 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, GA20260016 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, GA20260213 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and GA20260064 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does White 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. Ironworker rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Gilmer County group). The other 9 are White County's own.