Prevailing Wages in Forsyth County, Georgia
Prevailing wages in Forsyth County, Georgia run $8.66 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 $20.78, and among the 29 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $12.75. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $24.60
Base Rate: $21.06 | Fringe: $3.54
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $18.02
Base Rate: $18.02
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $51.40
Base Rate: $38.65 | Fringe: $12.75
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $51.40
Base Rate: $38.65 | Fringe: $12.75
#federal – Glazier in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $28.13
Base Rate: $21.77 | Fringe: $6.36
#federal – Installer - Guardrail in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.99
Base Rate: $31.31 | Fringe: $17.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.69
Base Rate: $15.69
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $12.55 | Fringe: $1.90
#federal – Millwright in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.63
Base Rate: $31.58 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $41.77
Base Rate: $28.32 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $20.24
Base Rate: $20.24
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.23
Base Rate: $15.23
#federal – Operator: Crane in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $38.53 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $49.01
Base Rate: $32.93 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Operator: Loader in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $21.32
Base Rate: $21.32
#federal – Operator: Roller in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $16.82 | Fringe: $1.19
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.14
Base Rate: $16.14
#federal – Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Plumber in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $38.29 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.54
Base Rate: $21.64 | Fringe: $3.90
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.99
Base Rate: $19.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.31
Base Rate: $19.02 | Fringe: $3.29
#federal – Electrician in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.54
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $9.15
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $13.98 | Fringe: $1.38
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.02
Base Rate: $18.29 | Fringe: $4.73
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.87
Base Rate: $24.17 | Fringe: $4.70
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Operator: Crane in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.45
Base Rate: $25.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $17.86 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Operator: Roller in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.89
Base Rate: $11.89
#federal – Pipefitter in Forsyth County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.54
Base Rate: $24.72 | Fringe: $13.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.42
Base Rate: $11.42
#federal – Electrician, Includes Installation of Alarms in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.57
Base Rate: $11.57
#federal – Form Worker in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $8.66
Base Rate: $8.50 | Fringe: $0.16
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Pipe Installation) in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.14
Base Rate: $11.14
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Forsyth County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.19
Base Rate: $10.19
Page 1 (more available)
Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County, Georgia runs from $8.66 to $58.19 per hour, median $20.78. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Forsyth County, Georgia?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Forsyth 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.