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