Prevailing wage rates in Whitfield County, Georgia

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination GA20260053, 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 (Floyd County)$26.00$14.90$40.90
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray (Murray And Whitfield Counties)$25.85$12.74$38.59
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 GA20260072, 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 GA20260301, 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 GA20260324, 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$11.41$1.67$13.08
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 Whitfield County, Georgia: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Georgia Counties of Murray and Whitfield

Wage determination 2015-4481, revision 32, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.46
01111General Clerk I$15.44
07010Baker$14.76
07130Food Service Worker$14.47
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.11
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.31
11090Gardener$24.44
11150Janitor$14.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.49
11240Maid or Houseman$12.71
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.70
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.43
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.51
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.70
23470Laborer$17.81
27101Guard I$18.80
27102Guard II$21.03
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.51
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.49
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.46
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.59
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.92
01020Administrative Assistant$34.03
01035Court Reporter$20.93
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.60
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.02
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.10
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.23
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.80
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.81
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.06
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.06
01111General Clerk I$15.44
01112General Clerk II$16.85
01113General Clerk III$18.90
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.48
01141Messenger Courier$13.86
01191Order Clerk I$16.07
01192Order Clerk II$17.53
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.05
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.19
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.52
01270Production Control Clerk$22.86
01290Rental Clerk$18.88
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.03
01311Secretary I$18.03
01312Secretary II$20.17
01313Secretary III$22.48
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.28
01410Supply Technician$34.03
01420Survey Worker$20.17
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.62
01531Travel Clerk I$16.06
01532Travel Clerk II$18.03
01533Travel Clerk III$20.17
01611Word Processor I$16.06
01612Word Processor II$18.03
01613Word Processor III$20.17
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.70
05010Automotive Electrician$21.55
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.18
05070Automotive Worker$20.18
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.47
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.36
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.18
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.36
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.56
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.05
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.18
05310Painter, Automotive$21.55
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.18
05370Tire Repairer$16.93
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.36
07010Baker$14.76
07041Cook I$16.21
07042Cook II$19.24
07070Dishwasher$13.28
07130Food Service Worker$14.47
07210Meat Cutter$16.28
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.11
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.51
09040Furniture Handler$12.13
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.51
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.36
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.52
09130Upholsterer$21.51
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.31
11060Elevator Operator$14.81
11090Gardener$24.44
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.81
11150Janitor$14.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.49
11240Maid or Houseman$12.71
11260Pruner$15.57
11270Tractor Operator$22.14
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.49
11360Window Cleaner$17.16
12010Ambulance Driver$23.44
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.44
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.16
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.50
12020Dental Assistant$18.52
12025Dental Hygienist$39.43
12030EKG Technician$35.52
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$35.52
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.44
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.95
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.44
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.14
12100Medical Assistant$17.87
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.09
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.18
12190Medical Record Technician$22.57
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.95
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$51.52
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.14
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.91
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.36
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.48
12235Optical Dispenser$23.44
12236Optical Technician$20.95
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.63
12280Phlebotomist$17.91
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.18
12311Registered Nurse I$27.05
12312Registered Nurse II$33.09
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.09
12314Registered Nurse III$40.04
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.04
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.99
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.04
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.05
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.63
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.99
13013Exhibits Specialist III$40.36
13041Illustrator I$26.63
13042Illustrator II$32.99
13043Illustrator III$40.36
13047Librarian$36.54
13050Library Aide/Clerk$21.22
13058Library Technician$26.63
13061Media Specialist I$23.81
13062Media Specialist II$26.63
13063Media Specialist III$29.70
13071Photographer I$23.81
13072Photographer II$26.63
13073Photographer III$32.99
13074Photographer IV$40.36
13075Photographer V$48.84
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$26.63
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.81
14041Computer Operator I$19.93
14042Computer Operator II$22.28
14043Computer Operator III$24.84
14044Computer Operator IV$27.62
14045Computer Operator V$30.58
14071Computer Programmer I$25.79
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.93
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.62
14170System Support Specialist$30.58
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.35
15060Educational Technologist$37.65
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.38
15080Graphic Artist$26.49
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.38
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.38
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.38
15090Technical Instructor$23.83
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.15
15110Test Proctor$19.24
15120Tutor$19.24
16010Assembler$12.48
16030Counter Attendant$12.48
16040Dry Cleaner$15.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.48
16090Presser, Hand$12.48
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.48
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.48
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.48
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.05
16220Tailor$18.23
16250Washer, Machine$13.63
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.96
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.61
21020Forklift Operator$18.24
21030Material Coordinator$22.86
21040Material Expediter$22.86
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.81
21071Order Filler$16.04
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.24
21110Shipping Packer$18.71
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.71
21140Store Worker I$13.98
21150Stock Clerk$21.92
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.24
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.24
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.43
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.50
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.70
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.43
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.10
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$17.97
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.96
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.50
23080Aircraft Worker$23.36
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.96
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.67
23125Cable Splicer$31.54
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.44
23140Carpet Layer$23.36
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.51
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.74
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$37.16
23260Fabric Worker$21.50
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.70
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.67
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.70
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.67
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.70
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.70
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.50
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.36
23391Gunsmith I$19.67
23392Gunsmith II$23.36
23393Gunsmith III$26.70
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$26.86
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.09
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.70
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.96
23470Laborer$17.81
23510Locksmith$24.96
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.52
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.19
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.59
23591Metrology Technician I$26.70
23592Metrology Technician II$28.43
23593Metrology Technician III$30.10
23640Millwright$26.70
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.96
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.96
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.73
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.00
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.70
23850Rigger$26.70
23870Scale Mechanic$23.36
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.70
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.36
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.25
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.28
23950Telephone Lineman$26.70
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.69
23965Well Driller$26.70
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.70
23980Woodworker$19.67
24550Case Manager$17.40
24570Child Care Attendant$12.96
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.16
24610Chore Aide$14.00
24630Homemaker$17.40
25010Boiler Tender$28.90
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.10
25070Stationary Engineer$28.90
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.99
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.10
27004Alarm Monitor$23.33
27007Baggage Inspector$18.80
27008Corrections Officer$19.83
27010Court Security Officer$21.24
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.03
27040Detention Officer$19.83
27070Firefighter$22.19
27101Guard I$18.80
27102Guard II$21.03
27131Police Officer I$26.03
27132Police Officer II$28.91
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.94
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.70
28043Carnival Worker$11.55
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$15.26
28310Lifeguard$12.06
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$17.08
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$11.05
28515Recreation Specialist$18.75
28630Sports Official$12.93
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.20
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.36
29020Hatch Tender$23.36
29030Line Handler$23.36
29041Stevedore I$21.50
29042Stevedore II$24.96
30021Archeological Technician I$23.91
30022Archeological Technician II$25.96
30023Archeological Technician III$33.14
30030Cartographic Technician$32.14
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.54
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.96
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.41
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.91
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$25.96
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$28.93
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$35.60
30081Engineering Technician I$16.75
30082Engineering Technician II$20.00
30083Engineering Technician III$21.03
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.47
30085Engineering Technician V$31.86
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.55
30090Environmental Technician$29.77
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.77
30210Laboratory Technician$26.77
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.96
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.41
30240Mathematical Technician$30.28
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.97
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.45
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.81
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.12
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.41
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.14
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.41
30461Technical Writer I$31.55
30462Technical Writer II$36.41
30463Technical Writer III$44.04
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$35.60
30502Weather Forecaster II$43.30
30621Weather Observer, Senior$33.14
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.81
31030Bus Driver$25.66
31043Driver Courier$21.27
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.51
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.24
31310Taxi Driver$15.45
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.49
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.66
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.84
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.84
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.11
99050Desk Clerk$16.38
99095Embalmer$29.59
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$24.43
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$26.97
99260Marketing Analyst$37.65
99310Mortician$29.59
99410Pest Controller$29.47
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.45
99710Recycling Laborer$25.23
99711Recycling Specialist$31.86
99730Refuse Collector$21.77
99810Sales Clerk$14.01
99820School Crossing Guard$16.66
99830Survey Party Chief$23.63
99831Surveying Aide$13.85
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$24.43
99841Vending Machine Repairer$32.02
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$24.43

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.