Prevailing Wages in Meriwether County, Georgia
Prevailing wages in Meriwether 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 $20.29, 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 Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $18.80
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $24.60
Base Rate: $21.06 | Fringe: $3.54
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $18.02
Base Rate: $18.02
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $51.40
Base Rate: $38.65 | Fringe: $12.75
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $51.40
Base Rate: $38.65 | Fringe: $12.75
#federal – Glazier in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $28.13
Base Rate: $21.77 | Fringe: $6.36
#federal – Installer - Guardrail in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $20.00
Base Rate: $20.00
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.99
Base Rate: $31.31 | Fringe: $17.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $47.05
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $15.05
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.69
Base Rate: $15.69
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.60
Base Rate: $14.60
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $14.45
Base Rate: $12.55 | Fringe: $1.90
#federal – Millwright in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $48.63
Base Rate: $31.58 | Fringe: $17.05
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $41.77
Base Rate: $28.32 | Fringe: $13.45
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $20.24
Base Rate: $20.24
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $15.23
Base Rate: $15.23
#federal – Operator: Crane in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $38.53 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $49.01
Base Rate: $32.93 | Fringe: $16.08
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Operator: Loader in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $21.32
Base Rate: $21.32
#federal – Operator: Roller in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $18.01
Base Rate: $16.82 | Fringe: $1.19
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $16.14
Base Rate: $16.14
#federal – Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Plumber in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $58.19
Base Rate: $41.18 | Fringe: $17.01
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Building
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $38.29 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.54
Base Rate: $21.64 | Fringe: $3.90
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.99
Base Rate: $19.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.31
Base Rate: $19.02 | Fringe: $3.29
#federal – Electrician in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $37.54
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $9.15
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $13.98 | Fringe: $1.38
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $17.11 | Fringe: $3.23
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.87
Base Rate: $24.17 | Fringe: $4.70
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Operator: Crane in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.45
Base Rate: $25.45
#federal – Operator: Loader in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $17.86 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Operator: Roller in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $11.89
Base Rate: $11.89
#federal – Pipefitter in Meriwether County, Georgia – Heavy
Total Wage: $38.54
Base Rate: $24.72 | Fringe: $13.82
#federal – Bricklayer in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $16.54
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $3.52
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.42
Base Rate: $11.42
#federal – Electrician, Includes Installation of Alarms in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.57
Base Rate: $11.57
#federal – Form Worker in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $8.66
Base Rate: $8.50 | Fringe: $0.16
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Pipe Installation) in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $11.14
Base Rate: $11.14
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Meriwether County, Georgia – Residential
Total Wage: $10.19
Base Rate: $10.19
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Meriwether 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 Meriwether County, Georgia runs from $8.66 to $58.19 per hour, median $20.29. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Meriwether 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 Meriwether 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.