Prevailing wage rates in Walker County, Georgia

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination GA20260051, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Operating Engineers: Backhoe, Compactor, And Loader$28.32$13.45$41.77
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$25.85$12.74$38.59
Sheet Metal Worker$23.96$8.93$32.89
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$10.00$0.00$10.00
Electrician$14.51$3.82$18.33
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 GA20260068, 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$20.96$0.00$20.96
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 GA20260296, 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$13.93$1.99$15.92
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 GA20260319, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$30.24$18.54$48.78
Electrician$35.35$14.63$49.98
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
Ironworker, Reinforcing$31.00$18.87$49.87
Pipefitter$41.18$17.01$58.19
Plumber$41.18$17.01$58.19
Sheet Metal Worker$38.29$17.40$55.69
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
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.78$10.28$30.06
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.55$1.90$14.45
Laborer: Common Or General$13.72$5.40$19.12
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.00$0.00$10.00
Carpenter$20.69$4.48$25.17

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

Service Contract Act: Georgia Counties of Catoosa, Dade and Walker

Wage determination 2015-4525, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.97
01111General Clerk I$15.31
07010Baker$18.68
07130Food Service Worker$14.47
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.66
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.03
11090Gardener$22.13
11150Janitor$15.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.64
11240Maid or Houseman$14.05
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.56
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.08
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.70
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.68
23470Laborer$18.19
27101Guard I$17.14
27102Guard II$19.18
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.74
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.97
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.16
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.56
01020Administrative Assistant$31.10
01035Court Reporter$20.93
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.68
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.30
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.65
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.38
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.97
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.41
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.67
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.67
01111General Clerk I$15.31
01112General Clerk II$16.70
01113General Clerk III$18.74
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.34
01141Messenger Courier$15.95
01191Order Clerk I$18.87
01192Order Clerk II$20.59
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.13
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.40
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.86
01270Production Control Clerk$25.36
01290Rental Clerk$17.83
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.71
01311Secretary I$18.71
01312Secretary II$20.93
01313Secretary III$23.34
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.45
01410Supply Technician$31.10
01420Survey Worker$17.25
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.86
01531Travel Clerk I$16.08
01532Travel Clerk II$18.02
01533Travel Clerk III$20.19
01611Word Processor I$16.67
01612Word Processor II$18.71
01613Word Processor III$20.93
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.11
05010Automotive Electrician$23.28
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.15
05070Automotive Worker$22.15
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.59
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.53
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.15
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.53
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.38
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.79
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.15
05310Painter, Automotive$23.28
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.15
05370Tire Repairer$17.51
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.53
07010Baker$18.68
07041Cook I$16.06
07042Cook II$18.15
07070Dishwasher$14.15
07130Food Service Worker$14.47
07210Meat Cutter$19.51
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.66
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.97
09040Furniture Handler$15.71
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.54
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.58
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.02
09130Upholsterer$23.54
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.03
11060Elevator Operator$15.27
11090Gardener$22.13
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.27
11150Janitor$15.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.64
11240Maid or Houseman$14.05
11260Pruner$15.99
11270Tractor Operator$20.75
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.64
11360Window Cleaner$16.85
12010Ambulance Driver$19.90
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.25
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.11
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.41
12020Dental Assistant$22.29
12025Dental Hygienist$40.12
12030EKG Technician$36.80
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.80
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.90
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$22.57
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.25
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.16
12100Medical Assistant$19.31
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.15
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.71
12190Medical Record Technician$24.28
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.01
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$39.79
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.54
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.23
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.62
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.65
12235Optical Dispenser$22.66
12236Optical Technician$21.07
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.58
12280Phlebotomist$17.96
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.31
12311Registered Nurse I$25.91
12312Registered Nurse II$31.69
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.69
12314Registered Nurse III$38.35
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.35
12316Registered Nurse IV$45.96
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.28
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.38
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.21
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.75
13013Exhibits Specialist III$35.17
13041Illustrator I$22.52
13042Illustrator II$27.90
13043Illustrator III$34.12
13047Librarian$31.84
13050Library Aide/Clerk$20.13
13058Library Technician$23.21
13061Media Specialist I$20.75
13062Media Specialist II$23.21
13063Media Specialist III$25.87
13071Photographer I$17.95
13072Photographer II$20.08
13073Photographer III$24.19
13074Photographer IV$30.26
13075Photographer V$33.81
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$25.27
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.48
14041Computer Operator I$20.10
14042Computer Operator II$22.47
14043Computer Operator III$25.05
14044Computer Operator IV$27.85
14045Computer Operator V$30.84
14071Computer Programmer I$23.56
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.10
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.85
14170System Support Specialist$30.84
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.24
15060Educational Technologist$31.33
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.64
15080Graphic Artist$25.89
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.64
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.64
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.64
15090Technical Instructor$25.45
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.13
15110Test Proctor$20.54
15120Tutor$20.54
16010Assembler$11.11
16030Counter Attendant$11.11
16040Dry Cleaner$13.96
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.11
16090Presser, Hand$11.11
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.11
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.11
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.11
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.84
16220Tailor$15.68
16250Washer, Machine$12.06
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.18
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.67
21020Forklift Operator$19.36
21030Material Coordinator$25.36
21040Material Expediter$25.36
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.19
21071Order Filler$16.54
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.36
21110Shipping Packer$19.87
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.87
21140Store Worker I$15.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.01
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.36
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.36
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$36.56
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.42
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.73
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.56
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$38.37
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$25.99
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.96
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.42
23080Aircraft Worker$31.33
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.98
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.41
23125Cable Splicer$37.61
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.41
23140Carpet Layer$25.33
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.08
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.70
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.22
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.85
23260Fabric Worker$23.78
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$23.24
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.41
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.12
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.66
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.68
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$34.73
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.42
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.33
23391Gunsmith I$22.41
23392Gunsmith II$25.33
23393Gunsmith III$28.05
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.49
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.19
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.05
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.63
23470Laborer$18.19
23510Locksmith$26.63
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.93
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.78
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.48
23591Metrology Technician I$28.05
23592Metrology Technician II$29.58
23593Metrology Technician III$31.14
23640Millwright$30.21
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.03
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.82
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.74
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.23
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.05
23850Rigger$28.05
23870Scale Mechanic$25.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.53
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.18
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.75
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.42
23950Telephone Lineman$27.21
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.66
23965Well Driller$27.49
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.05
23980Woodworker$22.41
24550Case Manager$19.00
24570Child Care Attendant$13.88
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.32
24610Chore Aide$15.71
24630Homemaker$19.00
25010Boiler Tender$25.72
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.41
25070Stationary Engineer$25.72
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.27
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.41
27004Alarm Monitor$20.78
27007Baggage Inspector$17.14
27008Corrections Officer$23.60
27010Court Security Officer$22.96
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.18
27040Detention Officer$23.60
27070Firefighter$22.15
27101Guard I$17.14
27102Guard II$19.18
27131Police Officer I$23.63
27132Police Officer II$26.26
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.84
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.90
28043Carnival Worker$12.21
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.98
28310Lifeguard$13.51
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.23
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.50
28515Recreation Specialist$26.30
28630Sports Official$16.91
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.59
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.66
29020Hatch Tender$28.66
29030Line Handler$28.66
29041Stevedore I$26.91
29042Stevedore II$30.13
30021Archeological Technician I$19.11
30022Archeological Technician II$21.39
30023Archeological Technician III$26.49
30030Cartographic Technician$26.49
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.33
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.70
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.71
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.11
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.39
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.85
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.34
30081Engineering Technician I$16.80
30082Engineering Technician II$18.85
30083Engineering Technician III$21.09
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.13
30085Engineering Technician V$31.96
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.68
30090Environmental Technician$25.92
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.92
30210Laboratory Technician$24.82
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.70
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.71
30240Mathematical Technician$32.05
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.02
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.51
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.87
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.21
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.71
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.49
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.71
30461Technical Writer I$25.94
30462Technical Writer II$31.73
30463Technical Writer III$38.39
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$28.70
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.92
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.49
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.01
31030Bus Driver$18.76
31043Driver Courier$19.45
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.14
31310Taxi Driver$11.41
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.74
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.00
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.62
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.62
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.67
99050Desk Clerk$14.11
99095Embalmer$26.63
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.39
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.54
99260Marketing Analyst$31.95
99310Mortician$26.63
99410Pest Controller$19.05
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.15
99711Recycling Specialist$22.50
99730Refuse Collector$17.35
99810Sales Clerk$15.12
99820School Crossing Guard$17.49
99830Survey Party Chief$25.45
99831Surveying Aide$16.59
99832Surveying Technician$22.82
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.02
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.54
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.02

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.