Prevailing Wages in Columbia County, Georgia
Prevailing wages in Columbia County, Georgia run $7.25 to $58.19 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 $22.87, and among the 27 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $4.25. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $24.83
Base Rate: $24.83
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $22.92
Base Rate: $22.92
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $49.20
Base Rate: $32.25 | Fringe: $16.95
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.99
Base Rate: $31.31 | Fringe: $17.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $20.31
Base Rate: $14.34 | Fringe: $5.97
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $12.55 | Fringe: $1.90
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.88
Base Rate: $14.88
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.23
Base Rate: $15.23
#federal – Operator: Crane in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $38.53 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $49.01
Base Rate: $32.93 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Operator: Loader in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.86
Base Rate: $14.86
#federal – Operator: Roller in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.05
Base Rate: $14.05
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.14
Base Rate: $16.14
#federal – Painter: Spray in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Pipefitter in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe/ Excavator/ Trackhoe) in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $50.70
Base Rate: $33.00 | Fringe: $17.70
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Columbia County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $38.29 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.55
Base Rate: $22.36 | Fringe: $4.19
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.65
Base Rate: $21.40 | Fringe: $4.25
#federal – Electrician in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $34.86
Base Rate: $26.18 | Fringe: $8.68
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.59
Base Rate: $12.59
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $15.96 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.15
Base Rate: $21.41 | Fringe: $3.74
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Operator: Crane in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.45
Base Rate: $25.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.75
Base Rate: $16.56 | Fringe: $3.19
#federal – Operator: Roller in Columbia County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.89
Base Rate: $11.89
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $32.68
Base Rate: $32.68
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $28.44
Base Rate: $28.44
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $18.95
Base Rate: $16.72 | Fringe: $2.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $15.50
Base Rate: $15.50
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.42
Base Rate: $22.42
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.13
Base Rate: $23.40 | Fringe: $3.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.82
Base Rate: $22.82
#federal – Operator: Crane in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $39.31
Base Rate: $39.31
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $31.74
Base Rate: $26.31 | Fringe: $5.43
#federal – Operator: Loader in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $24.72
Base Rate: $22.81 | Fringe: $1.91
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $27.32
Base Rate: $23.22 | Fringe: $4.10
#federal – Operator: Roller in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $22.50
Base Rate: $18.51 | Fringe: $3.99
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $14.64
Base Rate: $14.64
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Columbia County, Georgia – Highway
Total Wage: $25.16
Base Rate: $21.58 | Fringe: $3.58
#federal – Bricklayer in Columbia County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Carpenter in Columbia County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $13.11 | Fringe: $1.89
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Columbia County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Columbia County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender in Columbia County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $8.00
Base Rate: $8.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Columbia 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 Columbia County, Georgia runs from $7.25 to $58.19 per hour, median $22.87. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Columbia 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 Columbia 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.