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