Prevailing wage rates in Burke County, Georgia

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Burke County, Georgia (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Burke County, Georgia.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination GA20260048, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Clarke, Madison, Oconee And Oglethorpe Counties)$38.65$12.75$51.40
Electrician (Burke, Columbia, Mcduffie, And Richmond Counties)$32.25$16.95$49.20
Operating Engineers: Backhoe, Compactor, And Loader (Burke, Columbia, And Richmond Counties)$30.17$17.70$47.87
Operating Engineers: Backhoe, Compactor, And Loader (Clarke, Madison, Mcduffie, Oconee, And Oglethorpe Counties)$28.32$13.45$41.77
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray (Clarke, Madison, Oconee, And Oglethorpe Counties)$26.00$14.90$40.90
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray (Burke, Columbia, Mcduffie, And Richmond Counties)$21.92$10.61$32.53
Truck Driver$12.17$0.83$13.00
Roofer$9.47$0.00$9.47
Plumber$10.86$0.00$10.86
Operator: Excavator$8.96$0.00$8.96
Operator: Bulldozer$13.66$3.05$16.71
Laborer: Mason Tender$8.00$0.00$8.00
Laborer: Common Or General$7.25$0.00$7.25
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.02$3.52$16.54
Carpenter$13.11$1.89$15.00
Bricklayer$13.83$0.00$13.83

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination GA20260067, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$21.58$3.58$25.16
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.64$0.00$14.64
Operator: Roller$18.51$3.99$22.50
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$23.22$4.10$27.32
Operator: Loader$22.81$1.91$24.72
Operator: Grader/Blade$26.31$5.43$31.74
Operator: Crane$39.31$0.00$39.31
Operator: Bulldozer$22.82$0.00$22.82
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$23.40$3.73$27.13
Laborer: Pipelayer$22.42$0.00$22.42
Laborer: Common Or General$15.50$0.00$15.50
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$16.72$2.23$18.95
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$28.44$0.00$28.44
Carpenter$32.68$0.00$32.68

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination GA20260295, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operator: Roller$11.89$0.00$11.89
Operator: Loader$16.56$3.19$19.75
Operator: Crane$25.45$0.00$25.45
Operator: Bulldozer$16.29$0.00$16.29
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.41$3.74$25.15
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.96$3.16$19.12
Laborer: Common Or General$12.59$0.00$12.59
Electrician$26.18$8.68$34.86
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$21.40$4.25$25.65
Carpenter$22.36$4.19$26.55

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination GA20260318, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$33.90$18.80$52.70
Electrician$32.25$16.95$49.20
Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe/ Excavator/ Trackhoe)$33.00$17.70$50.70
Operator: Crane$38.53$16.08$54.61
Operator: Forklift$32.93$16.08$49.01
Ironworker: Ornamental$32.00$15.05$47.05
Ironworker, Structural$32.00$15.05$47.05
Ironworker: Ornamental$32.00$15.05$47.05
Ironworker, Structural$32.00$15.05$47.05
Pipefitter$41.18$17.01$58.19
Sheet Metal Worker$38.29$17.40$55.69
Plumber$28.28$2.41$30.69
Painter: Spray$16.29$0.00$16.29
Painter (Brush And Roller)$16.14$0.00$16.14
Operator: Roller$14.05$0.00$14.05
Operator: Loader$14.86$0.00$14.86
Operator: Grader/Blade$16.80$0.00$16.80
Operator: Bulldozer$15.23$0.00$15.23
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$14.88$0.00$14.88
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.55$1.90$14.45
Laborer: Common Or General$14.34$5.97$20.31
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.92$0.00$22.92
Carpenter$24.83$0.00$24.83
Ironworker: Reinforcing$31.31$17.68$48.99

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination GA20260058, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operator: Loader$21.77$0.00$21.77
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.82$1.81$27.63
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.89$0.00$24.89
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.08$0.00$16.08
Laborer: Common Or General$15.19$0.00$15.19
Electrician$28.40$0.52$28.92
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.30$2.43$21.73
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$20.51$0.01$20.52

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination GA20260059, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operator: Loader$21.77$0.00$21.77
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.82$1.81$27.63
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$24.89$0.00$24.89
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.08$0.00$16.08
Laborer: Common Or General$15.19$0.00$15.19
Electrician$28.40$0.52$28.92
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.30$2.43$21.73
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$20.51$0.01$20.52

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Burke County, Georgia: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Georgia Counties of Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond

Wage determination 2015-4465, revision 33, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.79
01111General Clerk I$15.52
07010Baker$14.76
07130Food Service Worker$15.33
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.94
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.00
11090Gardener$23.53
11150Janitor$14.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.71
11240Maid or Houseman$13.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.52
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.24
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.56
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.94
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.28
23470Laborer$17.62
27101Guard I$16.08
27102Guard II$17.99
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.03
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.76
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.79
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.96
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.33
01020Administrative Assistant$30.94
01035Court Reporter$20.65
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.54
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.95
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.02
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.73
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.26
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.01
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.51
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.51
01111General Clerk I$15.52
01112General Clerk II$16.93
01113General Clerk III$19.00
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.01
01141Messenger Courier$17.61
01191Order Clerk I$16.90
01192Order Clerk II$18.44
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.43
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.62
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.99
01270Production Control Clerk$28.61
01290Rental Clerk$17.91
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.46
01311Secretary I$18.46
01312Secretary II$20.65
01313Secretary III$23.01
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.57
01410Supply Technician$30.94
01420Survey Worker$20.00
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.30
01531Travel Clerk I$16.45
01532Travel Clerk II$18.46
01533Travel Clerk III$20.65
01611Word Processor I$16.45
01612Word Processor II$18.46
01613Word Processor III$20.65
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.79
05010Automotive Electrician$22.02
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.74
05070Automotive Worker$20.74
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.96
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.43
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.74
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.43
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.53
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.39
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.74
05310Painter, Automotive$22.02
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.74
05370Tire Repairer$17.62
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.43
07010Baker$14.76
07041Cook I$16.36
07042Cook II$18.89
07070Dishwasher$13.77
07130Food Service Worker$15.33
07210Meat Cutter$17.85
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.94
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.60
09040Furniture Handler$13.26
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.69
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.53
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.23
09130Upholsterer$21.33
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.00
11060Elevator Operator$14.72
11090Gardener$23.53
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.72
11150Janitor$14.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.71
11240Maid or Houseman$13.85
11260Pruner$15.67
11270Tractor Operator$21.66
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.71
11360Window Cleaner$16.63
12010Ambulance Driver$20.32
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.48
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.59
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.65
12020Dental Assistant$20.78
12025Dental Hygienist$38.39
12030EKG Technician$36.17
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.17
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.32
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.57
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.48
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.65
12100Medical Assistant$18.50
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$32.23
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.78
12190Medical Record Technician$25.49
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.55
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$41.33
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.57
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.27
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.66
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.70
12235Optical Dispenser$20.90
12236Optical Technician$24.57
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.63
12280Phlebotomist$19.18
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.86
12311Registered Nurse I$28.50
12312Registered Nurse II$34.86
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.86
12314Registered Nurse III$42.19
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.19
12316Registered Nurse IV$50.57
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.05
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.60
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.98
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.71
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.34
13041Illustrator I$23.98
13042Illustrator II$29.71
13043Illustrator III$36.34
13047Librarian$32.90
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.43
13058Library Technician$16.35
13061Media Specialist I$21.43
13062Media Specialist II$23.98
13063Media Specialist III$26.74
13071Photographer I$18.95
13072Photographer II$21.20
13073Photographer III$26.27
13074Photographer IV$32.14
13075Photographer V$38.87
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.11
13110Video Teleconference Technician$27.18
14041Computer Operator I$22.34
14042Computer Operator II$24.99
14043Computer Operator III$27.85
14044Computer Operator IV$30.95
14045Computer Operator V$34.29
14071Computer Programmer I$24.88
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.34
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.95
14170System Support Specialist$34.29
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.39
15060Educational Technologist$39.05
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.62
15080Graphic Artist$25.42
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.62
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.62
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.62
15090Technical Instructor$30.89
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$37.79
15110Test Proctor$24.94
15120Tutor$24.94
16010Assembler$11.57
16030Counter Attendant$11.57
16040Dry Cleaner$13.89
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.57
16090Presser, Hand$11.57
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.57
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.57
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.57
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.67
16220Tailor$15.49
16250Washer, Machine$12.33
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.36
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.45
21020Forklift Operator$20.00
21030Material Coordinator$28.61
21040Material Expediter$28.61
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.62
21071Order Filler$16.42
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.00
21110Shipping Packer$19.95
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.95
21140Store Worker I$13.75
21150Stock Clerk$19.58
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.00
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.00
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.24
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.61
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.52
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.24
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.82
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.12
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.81
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.61
23080Aircraft Worker$25.25
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.14
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.27
23125Cable Splicer$38.85
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.33
23140Carpet Layer$24.57
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.56
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.94
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.86
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.96
23260Fabric Worker$22.98
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$21.99
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.27
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.52
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.28
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.52
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.61
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.25
23391Gunsmith I$21.27
23392Gunsmith II$24.57
23393Gunsmith III$27.76
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.79
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.50
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.76
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.09
23470Laborer$17.62
23510Locksmith$26.09
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.06
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.57
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.90
23591Metrology Technician I$27.76
23592Metrology Technician II$29.42
23593Metrology Technician III$30.97
23640Millwright$30.92
23710Office Appliance Repairer$17.81
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.85
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.25
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.44
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.76
23850Rigger$27.76
23870Scale Mechanic$24.57
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.84
23910Small Engine Mechanic$19.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.63
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.41
23950Telephone Lineman$27.52
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.42
23965Well Driller$27.18
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.76
23980Woodworker$21.27
24550Case Manager$18.59
24570Child Care Attendant$13.81
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.23
24610Chore Aide$13.81
24630Homemaker$18.59
25010Boiler Tender$28.99
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.99
25070Stationary Engineer$28.99
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.49
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.99
27004Alarm Monitor$21.95
27007Baggage Inspector$16.08
27008Corrections Officer$25.01
27010Court Security Officer$24.27
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.99
27040Detention Officer$25.01
27070Firefighter$22.86
27101Guard I$16.08
27102Guard II$17.99
27131Police Officer I$25.27
27132Police Officer II$28.07
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.74
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.22
28043Carnival Worker$12.17
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.38
28310Lifeguard$13.32
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.56
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.00
28515Recreation Specialist$25.48
28630Sports Official$16.37
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.42
29010Blocker And Bracer$34.84
29020Hatch Tender$34.84
29030Line Handler$34.84
29041Stevedore I$32.58
29042Stevedore II$36.99
30021Archeological Technician I$21.75
30022Archeological Technician II$24.34
30023Archeological Technician III$30.15
30030Cartographic Technician$30.15
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.08
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.94
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.28
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.75
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.34
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.14
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.84
30081Engineering Technician I$20.14
30082Engineering Technician II$22.59
30083Engineering Technician III$25.27
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.31
30085Engineering Technician V$38.30
30086Engineering Technician VI$46.35
30090Environmental Technician$36.95
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.84
30210Laboratory Technician$37.13
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.94
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.28
30240Mathematical Technician$30.54
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.61
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.00
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.25
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.43
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.28
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.15
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.28
30461Technical Writer I$33.69
30462Technical Writer II$41.21
30463Technical Writer III$49.87
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.84
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.94
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.84
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.87
31030Bus Driver$21.04
31043Driver Courier$18.19
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.03
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.39
31310Taxi Driver$11.80
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.76
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.34
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.10
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.10
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.61
99050Desk Clerk$13.59
99095Embalmer$26.29
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.58
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.09
99260Marketing Analyst$29.29
99310Mortician$26.29
99410Pest Controller$19.00
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$23.49
99711Recycling Specialist$28.74
99730Refuse Collector$20.79
99810Sales Clerk$14.11
99820School Crossing Guard$15.83
99830Survey Party Chief$24.61
99831Surveying Aide$16.02
99832Surveying Technician$21.89
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.59
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.09
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.59

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.