Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in North Carolina range from $14.50 to $32.31 an hour (median $17.36), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $14.81 to $17.59 an hour (median $16.23), plus health and welfare.
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How prevailing wage works in North Carolina
Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. North Carolina may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.