Prevailing wage rates in Talbot County, Georgia

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Talbot 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 Talbot County, Georgia.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination GA20260019, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker$9.73$0.00$9.73
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$12.72$0.00$12.72
Painter: Brush Only$10.47$0.00$10.47
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator$11.89$0.00$11.89
Laborer: Common Or General$7.25$0.00$7.25
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Pipe Installation)$11.55$0.00$11.55
Electrician$11.44$0.00$11.44
Drywall Hanger$8.78$0.00$8.78
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$8.00$0.00$8.00
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging$9.25$0.00$9.25

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination GA20260061, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Schley, Stewart, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, & Webster Counties)$38.65$12.75$51.40
Electrician (Baldwin, Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Macon, Upson, & Wilkinson Counties)$32.00$14.71$46.71
Electrician (Dooly, Sumter, & Wilcox Counties)$29.50$14.88$44.38
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.00$2.14$14.14
Operator: Loader$15.92$0.00$15.92
Operator: Grader/Blade$18.88$1.32$20.20
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.86$1.76$20.62
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.48$0.00$11.48
Laborer: Common Or General$10.69$0.00$10.69
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.11$1.78$15.89
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$15.21$0.00$15.21

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination GA20260069, 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$16.41$0.00$16.41
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 Building

Wage determination GA20260100, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$34.21$23.92$58.13
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring)$38.65$12.75$51.40
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$52.08$38.44$90.52
Operator: Crane$38.53$16.08$54.61
Painter: Brush, Roller, Spray$26.00$14.90$40.90
Plumber$30.00$16.66$46.66
Pipefitter (Including HVAC Pipe And HVAC Unit Installation)$30.00$16.66$46.66
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$37.75$17.95$55.70
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$18.81$1.44$20.25
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$18.91$0.00$18.91
Roofer$13.62$0.00$13.62
Operator: Oiler$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator$15.50$0.65$16.15
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.33$0.00$13.33
Laborer: Common Or General$10.51$0.59$11.10
Ironworker, Structural$16.75$0.00$16.75
Ironworker, Reinforcing$17.72$0.00$17.72
Glazier$14.93$1.11$16.04
Drywall Hanger, Includes Metal Stud Installation$12.00$0.00$12.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.45$0.54$12.99
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Metal Stud Installation$18.00$0.00$18.00

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 Talbot County, Georgia: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Georgia Counties of Stewart and Talbot

Wage determination 2015-5917, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.34
01111General Clerk I$16.45
07010Baker$14.26
07130Food Service Worker$13.96
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.94
11090Gardener$21.70
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.50
11240Maid or Houseman$12.86
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.40
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.72
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.71
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.66
23470Laborer$17.75
27101Guard I$15.88
27102Guard II$17.77
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.60
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.47
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.34
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.58
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.02
01020Administrative Assistant$30.29
01035Court Reporter$20.21
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.45
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.95
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.14
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.22
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.70
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.45
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.10
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.10
01111General Clerk I$16.45
01112General Clerk II$17.95
01113General Clerk III$20.14
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.53
01141Messenger Courier$15.69
01191Order Clerk I$16.48
01192Order Clerk II$17.98
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.70
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.04
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.57
01270Production Control Clerk$23.37
01290Rental Clerk$16.52
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.06
01311Secretary I$18.06
01312Secretary II$20.21
01313Secretary III$22.53
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.18
01410Supply Technician$30.29
01420Survey Worker$18.34
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.29
01531Travel Clerk I$16.10
01532Travel Clerk II$18.06
01533Travel Clerk III$19.72
01611Word Processor I$16.10
01612Word Processor II$18.06
01613Word Processor III$20.21
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.72
05010Automotive Electrician$21.32
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.00
05070Automotive Worker$20.00
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.45
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.11
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.00
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.11
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.79
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.94
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.00
05310Painter, Automotive$21.07
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.00
05370Tire Repairer$17.13
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.11
07010Baker$14.26
07041Cook I$15.36
07042Cook II$17.75
07070Dishwasher$13.62
07130Food Service Worker$13.96
07210Meat Cutter$17.70
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.58
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.81
09040Furniture Handler$13.76
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.81
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.10
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.52
09130Upholsterer$20.81
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.94
11060Elevator Operator$14.58
11090Gardener$21.70
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.58
11150Janitor$14.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.50
11240Maid or Houseman$12.86
11260Pruner$14.70
11270Tractor Operator$20.37
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.50
11360Window Cleaner$16.79
12010Ambulance Driver$18.46
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.03
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.34
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.54
12020Dental Assistant$20.04
12025Dental Hygienist$38.58
12030EKG Technician$35.85
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.85
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.46
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.39
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.03
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.91
12100Medical Assistant$17.66
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.48
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.09
12190Medical Record Technician$24.70
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.39
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.02
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.70
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.40
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.81
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.86
12235Optical Dispenser$21.17
12236Optical Technician$22.39
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.41
12280Phlebotomist$19.33
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.21
12311Registered Nurse I$27.16
12312Registered Nurse II$33.22
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.22
12314Registered Nurse III$40.19
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.19
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.17
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.02
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.80
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.77
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.45
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.01
13041Illustrator I$23.77
13042Illustrator II$29.45
13043Illustrator III$36.01
13047Librarian$32.62
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.93
13058Library Technician$19.12
13061Media Specialist I$21.25
13062Media Specialist II$23.77
13063Media Specialist III$26.50
13071Photographer I$21.22
13072Photographer II$23.74
13073Photographer III$29.41
13074Photographer IV$35.97
13075Photographer V$43.52
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$23.77
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.25
14041Computer Operator I$19.38
14042Computer Operator II$21.68
14043Computer Operator III$24.19
14044Computer Operator IV$26.86
14045Computer Operator V$29.76
14071Computer Programmer I$22.26
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.38
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.86
14170System Support Specialist$33.17
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$43.96
15060Educational Technologist$42.60
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$52.70
15080Graphic Artist$25.40
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$52.70
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$52.70
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$52.70
15090Technical Instructor$22.91
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.03
15110Test Proctor$18.50
15120Tutor$18.50
16010Assembler$10.78
16030Counter Attendant$10.78
16040Dry Cleaner$13.08
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$10.78
16090Presser, Hand$10.78
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$10.78
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$10.78
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$10.78
16190Sewing Machine Operator$13.85
16220Tailor$14.60
16250Washer, Machine$11.48
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.67
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.30
21020Forklift Operator$20.30
21030Material Coordinator$23.37
21040Material Expediter$23.37
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.75
21071Order Filler$15.23
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.30
21110Shipping Packer$18.69
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.69
21140Store Worker I$15.42
21150Stock Clerk$21.81
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.30
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.30
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$27.72
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.50
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.40
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.72
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.13
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.00
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.00
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.50
23080Aircraft Worker$23.71
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.67
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.47
23125Cable Splicer$38.02
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.67
23140Carpet Layer$23.02
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.71
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.72
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.43
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.15
23260Fabric Worker$21.20
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$23.86
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.47
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.66
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.37
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.66
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.40
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.50
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.71
23391Gunsmith I$19.47
23392Gunsmith II$23.02
23393Gunsmith III$26.06
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.54
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.64
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.06
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.67
23470Laborer$17.75
23510Locksmith$24.67
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.75
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.76
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$15.75
23591Metrology Technician I$26.06
23592Metrology Technician II$27.45
23593Metrology Technician III$28.92
23640Millwright$28.69
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.19
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.79
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.32
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.18
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.06
23850Rigger$26.06
23870Scale Mechanic$23.02
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$21.49
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.24
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.30
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.81
23950Telephone Lineman$25.25
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$20.39
23965Well Driller$26.06
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.06
23980Woodworker$19.47
24550Case Manager$17.08
24570Child Care Attendant$12.57
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.68
24610Chore Aide$13.85
24630Homemaker$17.08
25010Boiler Tender$25.55
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.93
25070Stationary Engineer$25.55
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.88
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.93
27004Alarm Monitor$18.22
27007Baggage Inspector$15.88
27008Corrections Officer$22.99
27010Court Security Officer$22.74
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.77
27040Detention Officer$22.99
27070Firefighter$23.19
27101Guard I$15.88
27102Guard II$17.77
27131Police Officer I$24.03
27132Police Officer II$26.69
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.95
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.00
28043Carnival Worker$11.61
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.07
28310Lifeguard$15.20
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.09
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.94
28515Recreation Specialist$23.64
28630Sports Official$15.21
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.68
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.02
29020Hatch Tender$23.02
29030Line Handler$23.02
29041Stevedore I$21.20
29042Stevedore II$24.67
30021Archeological Technician I$21.22
30022Archeological Technician II$23.74
30023Archeological Technician III$29.41
30030Cartographic Technician$29.41
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.84
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.57
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.97
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.22
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.74
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.47
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.57
30081Engineering Technician I$18.51
30082Engineering Technician II$20.78
30083Engineering Technician III$23.24
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.14
30085Engineering Technician V$36.63
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.60
30090Environmental Technician$29.41
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.41
30210Laboratory Technician$27.13
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.57
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.97
30240Mathematical Technician$29.41
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.68
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$30.58
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$37.39
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$45.24
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.97
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.41
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.97
30461Technical Writer I$30.14
30462Technical Writer II$36.86
30463Technical Writer III$44.61
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$31.28
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.84
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$45.35
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$31.28
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$31.28
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.57
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.61
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.41
31010Airplane Pilot$37.84
31020Bus Aide$13.67
31030Bus Driver$20.09
31043Driver Courier$15.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.60
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.58
31310Taxi Driver$11.58
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.47
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.12
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.63
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.63
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.45
99030Cashier$12.97
99050Desk Clerk$13.52
99095Embalmer$30.97
99130Flight Follower$31.28
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$14.91
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$16.48
99260Marketing Analyst$32.73
99310Mortician$30.97
99410Pest Controller$18.48
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.44
99710Recycling Laborer$19.73
99711Recycling Specialist$23.09
99730Refuse Collector$17.83
99810Sales Clerk$13.55
99820School Crossing Guard$17.16
99830Survey Party Chief$22.75
99831Surveying Aide$16.12
99832Surveying Technician$22.04
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.47
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.97
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.47

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.