Prevailing Wages in Chatham County, Georgia
Prevailing wages in Chatham County, Georgia run $10.00 to $55.69 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $24.41, and among the 29 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.43. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Carpenter in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $19.43
Base Rate: $19.13 | Fringe: $0.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Electrician in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $46.75
Base Rate: $33.35 | Fringe: $13.40
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.99
Base Rate: $31.31 | Fringe: $17.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $13.27
Base Rate: $12.69 | Fringe: $0.58
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $12.55 | Fringe: $1.90
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $30.06
Base Rate: $19.78 | Fringe: $10.28
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $38.85
Base Rate: $26.53 | Fringe: $12.32
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.23
Base Rate: $15.23
#federal – Operator: Crane in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $38.53 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $49.01
Base Rate: $32.93 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.86
Base Rate: $14.86
#federal – Operator: Roller in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.14
Base Rate: $16.14
#federal – Painter: Spray in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Pipefitter in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $53.00
Base Rate: $35.45 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Plumber in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $53.00
Base Rate: $35.45 | Fringe: $17.55
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Chatham County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $38.29 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.87
Base Rate: $24.34 | Fringe: $4.53
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $41.21
Base Rate: $28.65 | Fringe: $12.56
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.65
Base Rate: $21.40 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Electrician in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.69
Base Rate: $23.67 | Fringe: $8.02
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.58
Base Rate: $17.79 | Fringe: $1.79
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.95
Base Rate: $16.95
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.09
Base Rate: $22.79 | Fringe: $1.30
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Operator: Crane in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.45
Base Rate: $25.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.13
Base Rate: $22.13
#federal – Operator: Roller in Chatham County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.89
Base Rate: $11.89
#federal – Carpenter in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $32.68
Base Rate: $32.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $28.44
Base Rate: $28.44
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.95
Base Rate: $16.72 | Fringe: $2.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.42
Base Rate: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.13
Base Rate: $23.40 | Fringe: $3.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.82
Base Rate: $22.82
#federal – Operator: Crane in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $39.31
Base Rate: $39.31
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $31.74
Base Rate: $26.31 | Fringe: $5.43
#federal – Operator: Loader in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $24.72
Base Rate: $22.81 | Fringe: $1.91
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.32
Base Rate: $23.22 | Fringe: $4.10
#federal – Operator: Roller in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.50
Base Rate: $18.51 | Fringe: $3.99
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.64
Base Rate: $14.64
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Chatham County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $25.16
Base Rate: $21.58 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Bricklayer in Chatham County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Carpenter, Including Drywall Hanging in Chatham County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.27
Base Rate: $11.27
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chatham County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.52
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Chatham County, Georgia?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Chatham County, Georgia runs from $10.00 to $55.69 per hour, median $24.41. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Chatham County, Georgia?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Chatham County, Georgia rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.