Prevailing wage rates in Beaufort County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, North Carolina.

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 Building

Wage determination NC20260062, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Pipefitter (Excluding HVAC System Installation)$31.66$12.69$44.35
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.50$1.21$13.71
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct And Unit Installation$13.09$1.28$14.37
Roofer$13.55$0.80$14.35
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation$17.34$2.09$19.43
Plumber (HVAC Unit Installation)$16.96$3.17$20.13
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$14.36$1.97$16.33
Operator: Grader/Blade$15.71$1.49$17.20
Operator: Crane$19.25$2.37$21.62
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.71$2.33$17.04
Laborer: Mason Tender-Brick/Cement/Concrete$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation$10.29$1.82$12.11
Laborer: Common Or General$10.57$0.67$11.24
Ironworker, Structural$18.75$5.62$24.37
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$15.58$1.53$17.11
Electrician$17.10$1.47$18.57
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.02$0.00$14.02
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$14.64$2.39$17.03
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$14.21$0.41$14.62
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$18.13$1.31$19.44
Bricklayer$19.38$8.73$28.11

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NC20260069, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$12.02$0.00$12.02
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$14.50$2.39$16.89
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.86$1.73$14.59
Laborer: Common Or General$9.63$0.33$9.96
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.10$1.32$14.42
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$15.47$1.50$16.97

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NC20260091, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,001 Lbs Or Greater)$12.04$0.00$12.04
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$10.35$0.00$10.35
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$14.38$0.00$14.38
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$18.63$0.00$18.63
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$14.56$0.00$14.56
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$19.29$0.00$19.29
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$10.17$0.00$10.17
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$13.98$0.00$13.98
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$10.48$0.00$10.48
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$13.65$0.00$13.65
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$12.13$0.00$12.13
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt)$15.53$0.00$15.53
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$11.87$0.00$11.87
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$13.45$0.00$13.45
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$9.30$0.00$9.30
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$17.39$0.00$17.39
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$13.58$0.00$13.58
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$10.28$0.00$10.28
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$15.28$0.00$15.28
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$16.73$0.00$16.73
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$12.99$0.00$12.99
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$17.61$0.00$17.61
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$19.12$0.00$19.12
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$15.43$1.61$17.04
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain)$19.00$0.00$19.00
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$21.48$0.00$21.48
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$17.25$0.00$17.25
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$24.66$0.00$24.66
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$14.09$0.00$14.09
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$18.46$0.00$18.46
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$13.28$0.00$13.28
Painter (Bridge)$19.62$0.00$19.62
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.31$0.00$13.31
Laborer: Common Or General$10.12$0.00$10.12
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$16.88$0.00$16.88
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$13.39$0.00$13.39
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$11.35$0.00$11.35
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$10.85$0.00$10.85
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$13.48$0.00$13.48
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$12.42$0.00$12.42
Ironworker$16.32$0.00$16.32
Electrician (Telecommunications Technician)$14.72$1.67$16.39
Electrician (Electrician)$18.69$2.66$21.35
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.26$0.00$14.26
Carpenter$13.72$0.00$13.72
Blaster$21.85$0.00$21.85

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NC20260096, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$13.40$0.00$13.40
Plumber$14.52$0.00$14.52
Painter: Spray$11.91$0.00$11.91
Painter (Brush And Roller)$11.91$0.00$11.91
Laborer: Common Or General$11.84$0.00$11.84
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$14.11$0.00$14.11
Electrician$14.50$0.00$14.50
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.25$0.00$15.25
Carpenter$14.66$0.00$14.66

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Beaufort, Carteret, Duplin, Greene, Lenoir and Wilson

Wage determination 2015-4401, revision 33, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.12
01111General Clerk I$16.04
07010Baker$15.00
07130Food Service Worker$13.75
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.63
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.70
11090Gardener$21.86
11150Janitor$14.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.19
11240Maid or Houseman$14.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.24
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.20
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.45
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.88
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.98
23470Laborer$17.18
27101Guard I$16.37
27102Guard II$18.30
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.50
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.05
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.12
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.21
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.49
01020Administrative Assistant$29.21
01035Court Reporter$22.19
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.18
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.66
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.81
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.10
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.66
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.47
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.67
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.67
01111General Clerk I$16.04
01112General Clerk II$17.50
01113General Clerk III$19.64
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.74
01141Messenger Courier$16.83
01191Order Clerk I$17.53
01192Order Clerk II$19.13
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.79
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.14
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.67
01270Production Control Clerk$26.08
01290Rental Clerk$17.65
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.83
01311Secretary I$19.83
01312Secretary II$22.19
01313Secretary III$24.74
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.09
01410Supply Technician$29.21
01420Survey Worker$18.44
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.84
01531Travel Clerk I$18.62
01532Travel Clerk II$20.89
01533Travel Clerk III$22.45
01611Word Processor I$17.67
01612Word Processor II$19.83
01613Word Processor III$22.19
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.08
05010Automotive Electrician$21.01
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.54
05070Automotive Worker$19.54
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.36
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.71
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.54
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.71
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.00
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.27
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.54
05310Painter, Automotive$20.89
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.54
05370Tire Repairer$16.76
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.71
07010Baker$15.00
07041Cook I$15.90
07042Cook II$18.07
07070Dishwasher$13.28
07130Food Service Worker$13.75
07210Meat Cutter$17.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.63
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.75
09040Furniture Handler$14.34
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.58
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.15
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.95
09130Upholsterer$22.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.70
11060Elevator Operator$14.81
11090Gardener$21.86
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.81
11150Janitor$14.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.19
11240Maid or Houseman$14.85
11260Pruner$15.61
11270Tractor Operator$20.25
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.19
11360Window Cleaner$16.31
12010Ambulance Driver$18.52
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.51
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.36
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.51
12020Dental Assistant$23.51
12025Dental Hygienist$44.18
12030EKG Technician$31.77
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.77
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.52
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.69
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.51
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.56
12100Medical Assistant$18.51
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.77
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.03
12190Medical Record Technician$20.17
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.09
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$55.25
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.48
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.28
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.77
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.94
12235Optical Dispenser$25.91
12236Optical Technician$23.69
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.97
12280Phlebotomist$18.79
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.59
12311Registered Nurse I$26.65
12312Registered Nurse II$32.59
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.59
12314Registered Nurse III$39.43
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.43
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.27
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.84
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.59
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.10
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.14
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.98
13041Illustrator I$21.10
13042Illustrator II$26.14
13043Illustrator III$31.98
13047Librarian$28.95
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.28
13058Library Technician$17.74
13061Media Specialist I$18.86
13062Media Specialist II$21.10
13063Media Specialist III$23.53
13071Photographer I$18.35
13072Photographer II$20.54
13073Photographer III$25.43
13074Photographer IV$31.12
13075Photographer V$37.64
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.44
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.92
14041Computer Operator I$20.23
14042Computer Operator II$22.63
14043Computer Operator III$25.23
14044Computer Operator IV$28.03
14045Computer Operator V$31.04
14071Computer Programmer I$24.54
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.23
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$28.03
14170System Support Specialist$31.04
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.69
15060Educational Technologist$28.86
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.98
15080Graphic Artist$25.93
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.98
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.98
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.98
15090Technical Instructor$22.23
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.19
15110Test Proctor$17.94
15120Tutor$17.94
16010Assembler$11.52
16030Counter Attendant$11.52
16040Dry Cleaner$13.56
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.52
16090Presser, Hand$11.52
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.52
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.52
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.52
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.26
16220Tailor$14.93
16250Washer, Machine$12.25
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.46
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.91
21020Forklift Operator$18.93
21030Material Coordinator$26.08
21040Material Expediter$26.08
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.18
21071Order Filler$16.53
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.93
21110Shipping Packer$18.13
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.13
21140Store Worker I$15.67
21150Stock Clerk$20.80
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.93
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.93
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$39.20
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.33
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$37.24
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.20
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$41.12
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.20
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.32
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.33
23080Aircraft Worker$33.24
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.27
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.44
23125Cable Splicer$37.13
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.94
23140Carpet Layer$26.53
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.45
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.88
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$38.13
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$40.20
23260Fabric Worker$25.01
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.73
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.44
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.90
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.51
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.98
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$37.24
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.33
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.24
23391Gunsmith I$23.44
23392Gunsmith II$26.53
23393Gunsmith III$29.73
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.37
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.01
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.81
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.20
23470Laborer$17.18
23510Locksmith$28.20
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.68
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.43
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.12
23591Metrology Technician I$30.81
23592Metrology Technician II$32.45
23593Metrology Technician III$34.06
23640Millwright$31.42
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.78
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.90
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.09
23810Plumber, Maintenance$22.85
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.73
23850Rigger$29.73
23870Scale Mechanic$26.53
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.88
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.19
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.75
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.37
23950Telephone Lineman$25.77
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.12
23965Well Driller$28.03
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.73
23980Woodworker$23.44
24550Case Manager$19.73
24570Child Care Attendant$13.68
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.07
24610Chore Aide$14.32
24630Homemaker$19.73
25010Boiler Tender$27.98
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.55
25070Stationary Engineer$27.98
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.09
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.55
27004Alarm Monitor$19.34
27007Baggage Inspector$16.37
27008Corrections Officer$23.79
27010Court Security Officer$21.09
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.30
27040Detention Officer$23.79
27070Firefighter$18.65
27101Guard I$16.37
27102Guard II$18.30
27131Police Officer I$23.93
27132Police Officer II$26.60
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.98
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.09
28043Carnival Worker$10.78
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.14
28310Lifeguard$13.08
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.41
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.63
28515Recreation Specialist$26.52
28630Sports Official$17.05
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.94
29010Blocker And Bracer$31.85
29020Hatch Tender$31.85
29030Line Handler$31.85
29041Stevedore I$29.90
29042Stevedore II$33.85
30021Archeological Technician I$20.62
30022Archeological Technician II$23.07
30023Archeological Technician III$28.58
30030Cartographic Technician$28.58
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.23
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.65
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.96
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.62
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.07
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.73
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.65
30081Engineering Technician I$20.36
30082Engineering Technician II$22.84
30083Engineering Technician III$25.55
30084Engineering Technician IV$31.65
30085Engineering Technician V$38.72
30086Engineering Technician VI$46.86
30090Environmental Technician$21.48
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.58
30210Laboratory Technician$27.27
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.65
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.96
30240Mathematical Technician$28.58
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.32
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.65
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.83
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.92
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.96
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.58
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.96
30461Technical Writer I$28.91
30462Technical Writer II$35.36
30463Technical Writer III$42.78
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.88
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$37.37
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$44.79
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.88
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.88
30501Weather Forecaster I$31.65
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.50
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.58
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$12.38
31030Bus Driver$16.79
31043Driver Courier$16.72
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.50
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.50
31310Taxi Driver$12.95
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.05
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.26
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.18
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.18
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$13.41
99050Desk Clerk$13.91
99095Embalmer$35.83
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.18
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.62
99260Marketing Analyst$30.66
99310Mortician$35.83
99410Pest Controller$19.21
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$17.38
99711Recycling Specialist$20.81
99730Refuse Collector$15.77
99810Sales Clerk$14.65
99820School Crossing Guard$17.36
99830Survey Party Chief$29.12
99831Surveying Aide$17.24
99832Surveying Technician$23.62
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.98
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.67
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.98

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.