Prevailing wage rates in Buncombe County, NC
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Asheville, NC BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Buncombe County must be paid at least $32.02 an hour plus $13.89 an hour in fringe benefits (NC20260016, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Buncombe County has 5 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $16.34 – $45.91 | $26.25 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $18.02 – $47.44 | $28.46 an hour |
| Carpenters | $13.48 – $26.82 | $24.66 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $10.00 – $25.95 | $23.06 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $12.48 – $47.75 | not published |
| Roofers | $15.00 – $22.64 | $23.89 an hour |
Building construction
Determination NC20260016, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 20 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.02 | $13.89 | $45.91 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $33.96 | $13.48 | $47.44 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $27.50 | $7.55 | $35.05 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $20.69 | $6.13 | $26.82 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.00 | $2.46 | $17.46 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.56 | $2.69 | $16.25 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.31 | $1.46 | $16.77 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $22.68 | $3.27 | $25.95 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.54 | $2.63 | $20.17 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.50 | $0.08 | $16.58 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $29.75 | $18.00 | $47.75 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.67 | $13.27 | $32.94 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER | $15.55 | $1.05 | $16.60 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $18.26 | $4.38 | $22.64 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.79 | $0.00 | $18.79 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.56 | $3.09 | $19.65 | Survey |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.00 | $4.54 | $17.54 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.17 | $0.00 | $13.17 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination NC20260113, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 25 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.88 | $2.16 | $21.04 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER | $18.02 | $0.00 | $18.02 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $17.13 | $0.57 | $17.70 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.87 | $0.00 | $14.87 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.81 | $0.00 | $9.81 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.55 | $0.00 | $13.55 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $17.45 | $0.00 | $17.45 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.83 | $0.00 | $15.83 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.50 | $1.56 | $20.06 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $14.06 | $0.00 | $14.06 | Survey |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.80 | $0.00 | $15.80 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $18.62 | $0.00 | $18.62 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $14.77 | $0.00 | $14.77 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.93 | $0.00 | $14.93 | Survey |
Every other classification (3)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 | Survey |
| HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $17.25 | $1.67 | $18.92 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Highway construction
Determination NC20260087, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 47 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN) | $14.67 | $1.67 | $16.34 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) | $18.79 | $2.62 | $21.41 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.90 | $0.00 | $11.90 | Survey |
| LABORER (TRAFFIC SIGNAL/LIGHTING INSTALLER) | $15.33 | $0.22 | $15.55 | Survey |
| LABORER (GUARDRAIL/FENCE INSTALLER) | $13.09 | $0.00 | $13.09 | Survey |
| LABORER (CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER TENDER) | $11.04 | $0.00 | $11.04 | Survey |
| LABORER (CARPENTER TENDER) | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 | Survey |
| LABORER (ASPHALT SCREED/JACKMAN) | $15.38 | $0.08 | $15.46 | Survey |
| LABORER (ASPHALT RAKER AND SPREADER) | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.08 | $0.00 | $15.08 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (TACK TRUCK/DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR) | $14.81 | $0.02 | $14.83 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SLIP FORM MACHINE) | $20.38 | $0.00 | $20.38 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SCRAPER ROUGH) | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SCRAPER FINISH) | $12.86 | $0.00 | $12.86 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER OTHER) | $12.51 | $0.03 | $12.54 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER ASPHALT FINISH) | $16.08 | $0.07 | $16.15 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER ASPHALT BREAKDOWN) | $15.00 | $0.08 | $15.08 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVER CONCRETE) | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVER ASPHALT) | $17.84 | $0.08 | $17.92 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVEMENT MARKING EQUIPMENT) | $11.99 | $0.00 | $11.99 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER/GREASER) | $15.05 | $0.00 | $15.05 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OFF-ROAD HAULER/WATER TANKER) | $11.95 | $0.00 | $11.95 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE (SHUTTLE… | $15.44 | $0.00 | $15.44 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LOADER GREATER THAN 2 CUBIC YARDS) | $17.91 | $0.00 | $17.91 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LOADER 2 CUBIC YARDS OR LESS) | $12.38 | $0.00 | $12.38 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GRADER/BLADE ROUGH) | $15.12 | $0.00 | $15.12 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (GRADER/BLADE FINE) | $19.86 | $0.00 | $19.86 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (EXCAVATOR ROUGH) | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (EXCAVATOR FINE) | $16.02 | $0.00 | $16.02 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (DRILL OPERATOR STRUCTURE) | $21.07 | $0.00 | $21.07 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (DRILL OPERATOR ROCK) | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CONCRETE GRINDER/GROOVER) | $19.20 | $0.00 | $19.20 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BULLDOZER ROUGH) | $14.51 | $0.00 | $14.51 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BULLDOZER FINE) | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ASPHALT BROOM TRACTOR) | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $12.48 | $0.00 | $12.48 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRIDGE) | $20.67 | $0.00 | $20.67 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.40 | $0.00 | $14.40 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER (GVWR OF 26,000 OR LESS) | $12.48 | $0.00 | $12.48 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER (GVWR OF 26,000 LBS OR GREATER) | $13.65 | $0.00 | $13.65 | Survey |
Every other classification (4)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANE ROUGH/ALL-TERRAIN) | $19.19 | $0.00 | $19.19 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANE OTHER) | $18.69 | $0.00 | $18.69 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANE BOOM TRUCKS) | $18.19 | $0.00 | $18.19 | Survey |
| BLASTER | $20.93 | $0.00 | $20.93 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (NC20260019)
Determination NC20260019, modification 2, published May 18, 2026. 40 classifications.
All classifications (40)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELDER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $9.79 | $1.73 | $11.52 | Union |
| SPILL BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $8.68 | $1.73 | $10.41 | Union |
| SPIDER BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"").PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $8.68 | $1.73 | $10.41 | Union |
| SHOREMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.82 | $1.73 | $9.55 | Union |
| OILER & FIREMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 | Union |
| MESSMAN & JANITOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $7.53 | $1.73 | $9.26 | Union |
| MESS COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.71 | $1.73 | $9.44 | Union |
| MATE (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.82 | $1.73 | $10.55 | Union |
| LEVERMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $10.03 | $1.73 | $11.76 | Union |
| LAUNCHMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.19 | $1.73 | $9.92 | Union |
| ENGINEER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $9.59 | $1.73 | $11.32 | Union |
| DECKHAND (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.77 | $1.73 | $9.50 | Union |
| COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"":CLASS A1CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS DFOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C2FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C1 | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B2FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS A2. PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBU… | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B1PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTI… | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | Union |
| WELDER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $9.79 | $1.73 | $11.52 | Union |
| SPILL BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $8.68 | $1.73 | $10.41 | Union |
| SPIDER BARGE OPERATOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"").PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $8.68 | $1.73 | $10.41 | Union |
| SHOREMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.82 | $1.73 | $9.55 | Union |
| OILER & FIREMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20"") | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 | Union |
| MESSMAN & JANITOR (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS…FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $7.53 | $1.73 | $9.26 | Union |
| MESS COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.71 | $1.73 | $9.44 | Union |
| MATE (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.82 | $1.73 | $10.55 | Union |
| LEVERMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $10.03 | $1.73 | $11.76 | Union |
| LAUNCHMAN (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.19 | $1.73 | $9.92 | Union |
| ENGINEER (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $9.59 | $1.73 | $11.32 | Union |
| DECKHAND (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $7.77 | $1.73 | $9.50 | Union |
| COOK (HYDRAULIC DREDGES UNDER 20""). PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20%…CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"":CLASS A1CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED. B. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. PLUS VACATION CONTRIBU… | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS DFOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C2FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C1 | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B2FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTION OF 8% OF STRAIGHT TIME RATE MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTA… | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS A2. PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBU… | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 | Union |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B1PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CRAFTS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY. VACATION CONTRIBUTI… | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Heavy construction (NC20260079)
Determination NC20260079, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 8 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.41 | $3.13 | $18.54 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $13.98 | $0.69 | $14.67 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.73 | $2.50 | $15.23 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.30 | $1.53 | $12.83 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.00 | $2.67 | $17.67 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.00 | $2.48 | $18.48 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.98 | $2.28 | $18.26 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.52 | $1.36 | $15.88 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow North Carolina's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations NC20260016, NC20260113, NC20260087, NC20260019, NC20260079, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.