Prevailing wage rates in Alamance County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Alamance County, North Carolina (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260013, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$31.07$13.36$44.43
Ironworker$29.75$18.00$47.75
Pipefitter$33.96$13.48$47.44
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.56$3.09$19.65
Sheet Metal Worker$19.67$13.27$32.94
Roofer$18.26$4.38$22.64
Plumber$23.66$6.60$30.26
Painter$15.55$1.05$16.60
Operator: Roller$15.31$1.46$16.77
Operator: Grader/Blade$22.68$3.27$25.95
Operator: Forklift$16.00$0.00$16.00
Operator: Bulldozer$17.77$3.01$20.78
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.45$0.00$19.45
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.26$0.00$15.26
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.52$0.00$13.52
Laborer: Common Or General$12.68$3.06$15.74
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.86$0.00$17.86
Carpenter$19.74$3.63$23.37
Bricklayer$19.37$0.00$19.37

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NC20260019, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NC20260088, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,001 Lbs Or Greater)$13.57$0.03$13.60
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$11.45$0.00$11.45
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$15.22$0.00$15.22
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$17.51$0.00$17.51
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$14.82$0.00$14.82
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$19.60$0.00$19.60
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$11.50$0.00$11.50
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$12.65$0.00$12.65
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$12.08$0.00$12.08
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$13.76$0.00$13.76
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$12.79$0.00$12.79
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete)$18.20$0.00$18.20
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphpalt)$15.97$0.00$15.97
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$12.05$0.00$12.05
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$14.16$0.00$14.16
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$11.83$0.00$11.83
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$15.44$0.00$15.44
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$16.19$0.00$16.19
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$13.31$0.00$13.31
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$15.47$0.00$15.47
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$19.84$0.00$19.84
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$13.63$0.00$13.63
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$16.95$0.00$16.95
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$20.89$0.00$20.89
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$14.28$0.00$14.28
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-Terrain)$19.10$0.00$19.10
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$19.83$0.00$19.83
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$18.19$0.00$18.19
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$17.92$0.00$17.92
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$14.36$0.00$14.36
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$16.13$0.00$16.13
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Painter (Bridge)$23.77$0.00$23.77
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.43$0.00$12.43
Laborer: Common Or General$10.40$0.01$10.41
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$15.65$0.24$15.89
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$13.22$0.00$13.22
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$11.04$0.00$11.04
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$12.51$0.27$12.78
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$14.50$0.00$14.50
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$12.78$0.00$12.78
Ironworker$13.30$0.00$13.30
Electrician (Telecommunications Technician)$15.19$1.25$16.44
Electrician (Electrician)$18.79$2.72$21.51
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.93$0.00$13.93
Carpenter$13.68$0.05$13.73
Blaster$18.64$0.00$18.64

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NC20260098, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$14.77$0.00$14.77
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.13$0.48$15.61
Sheet Metal Worker$16.75$0.00$16.75
Roofer$14.60$0.00$14.60
Plumber$17.17$0.00$17.17
Painter: Spray$9.87$0.00$9.87
Painter (Brush And Roller)$12.38$0.00$12.38
Operator: Roller$13.55$0.00$13.55
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.45$0.00$17.45
Operator: Loader$15.12$0.00$15.12
Operator: Grader/Blade$15.83$0.00$15.83
Operator: Bulldozer$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$18.50$1.56$20.06
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.50$1.47$19.97
Laborer: Pipelayer$11.79$0.58$12.37
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.49$0.00$13.49
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.32$0.00$13.32
Laborer: Landscape$14.25$1.56$15.81
Laborer: Common Or General$11.50$0.00$11.50
Ironworker, Structural$16.89$0.00$16.89
Ironworker, Ornamental$15.71$0.00$15.71
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$17.45$1.61$19.06
Glazier$15.57$0.00$15.57
Electrician, Includes Low Voltage Wiring And Alarm Installation$17.56$0.00$17.56
Drywall Hanger$11.65$0.00$11.65
Drywall Finisher/Taper$10.00$0.00$10.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.63$0.00$14.63
Carpenter$14.51$0.00$14.51
Bricklayer$18.62$0.00$18.62

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Alamance County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Alamance

Wage determination 2015-4371, revision 32, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.18
01111General Clerk I$15.22
07010Baker$16.74
07130Food Service Worker$14.26
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.39
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.84
11090Gardener$22.81
11150Janitor$16.95
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.78
11240Maid or Houseman$14.10
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.05
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.40
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.71
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.76
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.13
23470Laborer$18.61
27101Guard I$18.10
27102Guard II$20.24
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.99
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.24
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.18
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.40
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.82
01020Administrative Assistant$31.38
01035Court Reporter$21.46
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.12
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.58
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.73
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.92
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.46
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.44
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.10
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.10
01111General Clerk I$15.22
01112General Clerk II$16.60
01113General Clerk III$18.63
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.93
01141Messenger Courier$18.43
01191Order Clerk I$17.88
01192Order Clerk II$19.51
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.18
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.46
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.93
01270Production Control Clerk$22.68
01290Rental Clerk$17.75
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.18
01311Secretary I$19.18
01312Secretary II$21.46
01313Secretary III$23.93
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.06
01410Supply Technician$31.38
01420Survey Worker$21.46
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.54
01531Travel Clerk I$17.10
01532Travel Clerk II$18.49
01533Travel Clerk III$19.46
01611Word Processor I$17.10
01612Word Processor II$19.18
01613Word Processor III$21.46
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.23
05010Automotive Electrician$21.26
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.14
05070Automotive Worker$20.14
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.67
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.53
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.14
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.53
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.40
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.96
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.14
05310Painter, Automotive$21.26
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.14
05370Tire Repairer$16.91
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.53
07010Baker$16.74
07041Cook I$16.76
07042Cook II$19.10
07070Dishwasher$15.10
07130Food Service Worker$14.26
07210Meat Cutter$18.02
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.39
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.37
09040Furniture Handler$14.50
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.37
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.27
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.89
09130Upholsterer$22.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.84
11060Elevator Operator$16.95
11090Gardener$22.81
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.95
11150Janitor$16.95
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.78
11240Maid or Houseman$14.10
11260Pruner$16.24
11270Tractor Operator$21.18
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.78
11360Window Cleaner$18.55
12010Ambulance Driver$23.64
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.36
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.59
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.54
12020Dental Assistant$24.10
12025Dental Hygienist$46.73
12030EKG Technician$41.51
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.51
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.64
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.48
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.39
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.54
12100Medical Assistant$21.14
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.68
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.39
12190Medical Record Technician$21.69
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.48
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.13
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.10
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.86
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.31
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.43
12235Optical Dispenser$26.70
12236Optical Technician$24.45
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.65
12280Phlebotomist$20.81
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.42
12311Registered Nurse I$28.30
12312Registered Nurse II$34.61
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.61
12314Registered Nurse III$41.88
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.88
12316Registered Nurse IV$50.21
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.92
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.70
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.45
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.57
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.51
13041Illustrator I$21.45
13042Illustrator II$26.57
13043Illustrator III$32.51
13047Librarian$29.43
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.18
13058Library Technician$21.45
13061Media Specialist I$19.17
13062Media Specialist II$21.45
13063Media Specialist III$23.92
13071Photographer I$19.27
13072Photographer II$21.57
13073Photographer III$26.57
13074Photographer IV$32.68
13075Photographer V$39.55
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$24.08
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.29
14041Computer Operator I$21.88
14042Computer Operator II$24.48
14043Computer Operator III$27.30
14044Computer Operator IV$30.32
14045Computer Operator V$33.58
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.88
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.32
14170System Support Specialist$33.58
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$47.57
15060Educational Technologist$29.96
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$57.02
15080Graphic Artist$25.36
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$57.02
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$57.02
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$57.02
15090Technical Instructor$24.73
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.26
15110Test Proctor$19.98
15120Tutor$19.98
16010Assembler$11.79
16030Counter Attendant$11.79
16040Dry Cleaner$13.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.79
16090Presser, Hand$11.79
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.79
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.79
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.79
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.56
16220Tailor$15.24
16250Washer, Machine$12.51
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.40
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.32
21020Forklift Operator$21.59
21030Material Coordinator$22.94
21040Material Expediter$22.94
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.61
21071Order Filler$17.12
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.59
21110Shipping Packer$20.57
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.57
21140Store Worker I$14.48
21150Stock Clerk$19.37
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.59
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.59
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$27.40
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.86
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.05
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.40
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$28.67
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.96
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.59
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.86
23080Aircraft Worker$23.29
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.03
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.97
23125Cable Splicer$26.58
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.65
23140Carpet Layer$22.76
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.71
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$23.76
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$25.09
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$26.51
23260Fabric Worker$21.36
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.46
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.97
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.46
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.97
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.13
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.05
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.86
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.29
23391Gunsmith I$19.97
23392Gunsmith II$22.76
23393Gunsmith III$25.46
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.81
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.79
23460Instrument Mechanic$25.46
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.03
23470Laborer$18.61
23510Locksmith$24.03
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$25.45
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.92
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.64
23591Metrology Technician I$25.46
23592Metrology Technician II$26.79
23593Metrology Technician III$28.03
23640Millwright$25.46
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.02
23760Painter, Maintenance$18.81
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.98
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.35
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$25.46
23850Rigger$25.46
23870Scale Mechanic$22.76
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.20
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.52
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.99
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.50
23950Telephone Lineman$25.46
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.40
23965Well Driller$25.86
23970Woodcraft Worker$25.46
23980Woodworker$19.97
24550Case Manager$21.24
24570Child Care Attendant$14.42
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.97
24610Chore Aide$14.63
24630Homemaker$21.24
25010Boiler Tender$24.00
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.65
25070Stationary Engineer$24.00
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.48
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.65
27004Alarm Monitor$20.82
27007Baggage Inspector$18.10
27008Corrections Officer$21.87
27010Court Security Officer$18.68
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.24
27040Detention Officer$21.87
27070Firefighter$18.51
27101Guard I$18.10
27102Guard II$20.24
27131Police Officer I$28.44
27132Police Officer II$31.59
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.29
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.62
28043Carnival Worker$13.30
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.39
28310Lifeguard$14.11
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.34
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.39
28515Recreation Specialist$21.85
28630Sports Official$14.61
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.60
29010Blocker And Bracer$22.76
29020Hatch Tender$22.76
29030Line Handler$22.76
29041Stevedore I$21.36
29042Stevedore II$24.03
30021Archeological Technician I$17.20
30022Archeological Technician II$18.66
30023Archeological Technician III$23.09
30030Cartographic Technician$23.13
30040Civil Engineering Technician$23.13
30051Cryogenic Technician I$23.75
30052Cryogenic Technician II$26.24
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.20
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$18.66
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$20.31
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$24.98
30081Engineering Technician I$17.48
30082Engineering Technician II$19.61
30083Engineering Technician III$21.94
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.69
30085Engineering Technician V$34.97
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.32
30090Environmental Technician$21.29
30095Evidence Control Specialist$21.44
30210Laboratory Technician$21.59
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$23.75
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$26.24
30240Mathematical Technician$23.84
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.73
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.16
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.45
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.68
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$26.24
30390Photo-Optics Technician$23.84
30395Radiation Control Technician$26.24
30461Technical Writer I$25.16
30462Technical Writer II$30.78
30463Technical Writer III$37.24
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$23.75
30502Weather Forecaster II$28.89
30621Weather Observer, Senior$23.18
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.22
31030Bus Driver$19.51
31043Driver Courier$16.94
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.99
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.94
31310Taxi Driver$13.32
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.24
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.51
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.02
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.02
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.79
99050Desk Clerk$14.92
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.45
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.79
99260Marketing Analyst$37.43
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$22.61
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.60
99711Recycling Specialist$25.72
99730Refuse Collector$19.73
99810Sales Clerk$14.24
99820School Crossing Guard$16.16
99830Survey Party Chief$21.49
99831Surveying Aide$15.89
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.07
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.86
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.07

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.