Prevailing wage rates in Burke County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260014, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker$29.75$18.00$47.75
Pipefitter$33.96$13.48$47.44
Plumber$33.96$13.48$47.44
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$30.74$16.51$47.25
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$16.56$3.09$19.65
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$19.67$13.27$32.94
Roofer$18.26$4.38$22.64
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$16.75$0.00$16.75
Operator: Bulldozer$17.54$2.63$20.17
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.50$0.08$16.58
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.00$2.46$17.46
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.00$4.54$17.54
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.17$0.00$13.17
Laborer: Common Or General$12.63$0.00$12.63
Electrician$18.16$0.00$18.16
Drywall Hanger$18.66$0.00$18.66
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.79$0.00$18.79
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging$19.28$9.15$28.43
Bricklayer$19.00$0.00$19.00

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 Heavy

Wage determination NC20260076, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$14.52$1.36$15.88
Operator: Loader$15.00$2.67$17.67
Operator: Bulldozer$14.63$0.00$14.63
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$15.97$2.25$18.22
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.66$2.50$15.16
Laborer: Common Or General$11.30$1.53$12.83
Electrician$15.41$3.13$18.54
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$13.98$0.69$14.67

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NC20260087, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$12.48$0.00$12.48
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Lbs Or Greater)$13.65$0.00$13.65
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$15.08$0.00$15.08
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$17.86$0.00$17.86
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$14.81$0.02$14.83
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$20.38$0.00$20.38
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$13.83$0.00$13.83
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$12.86$0.00$12.86
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$12.51$0.03$12.54
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$16.08$0.07$16.15
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$15.00$0.08$15.08
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete)$18.20$0.00$18.20
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt)$17.84$0.08$17.92
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$11.99$0.00$11.99
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$15.05$0.00$15.05
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$11.95$0.00$11.95
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$15.44$0.00$15.44
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$17.91$0.00$17.91
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$12.38$0.00$12.38
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$15.12$0.00$15.12
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$19.86$0.00$19.86
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$14.67$0.00$14.67
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$16.02$0.00$16.02
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$21.07$0.00$21.07
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$15.00$0.00$15.00
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-Terrain)$19.19$0.00$19.19
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$18.69$0.00$18.69
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$18.19$0.00$18.19
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$19.20$0.00$19.20
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$14.51$0.00$14.51
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$16.28$0.00$16.28
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Painter (Bridge)$20.67$0.00$20.67
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.87$0.00$12.87
Laborer: Common Or General$11.90$0.00$11.90
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$15.33$0.22$15.55
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$13.09$0.00$13.09
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$11.04$0.00$11.04
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$10.50$0.00$10.50
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$15.38$0.08$15.46
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$11.76$0.00$11.76
Ironworker$12.48$0.00$12.48
Electrician (Telecommunications Technician)$14.67$1.67$16.34
Electrician (Electrician)$18.79$2.62$21.41
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.40$0.00$14.40
Carpenter$13.48$0.00$13.48
Blaster$20.93$0.00$20.93

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NC20260111, 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$14.93$0.00$14.93
Sheet Metal Worker$16.75$0.00$16.75
Roofer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$18.02$0.00$18.02
Painter: Spray$14.06$0.00$14.06
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.00$0.00$13.00
Operator: Roller$13.55$0.00$13.55
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.45$0.00$17.45
Operator: Loader$15.13$0.00$15.13
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$17.52$0.00$17.52
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.68$0.00$13.68
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$13.30$0.00$13.30
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.22$0.00$13.22
Laborer: Common Or General$10.86$0.00$10.86
Ironworker, Structural$16.89$0.00$16.89
Ironworker, Ornamental$15.71$0.00$15.71
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$17.25$1.67$18.92
Electrician$18.88$2.16$21.04
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.24$0.00$15.24
Carpenter$17.13$0.57$17.70
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 Burke County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Burke and Caldwell

Wage determination 2015-4385, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01111General Clerk I$15.84
07010Baker$16.53
07130Food Service Worker$13.36
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.86
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.31
11090Gardener$22.28
11150Janitor$16.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.57
11240Maid or Houseman$14.66
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.98
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.45
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.93
23470Laborer$19.35
27101Guard I$15.76
27102Guard II$17.63
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.39
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.30
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.29
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.40
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.70
01020Administrative Assistant$30.03
01035Court Reporter$21.42
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.84
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.19
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.17
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.72
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.24
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.61
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.06
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.06
01111General Clerk I$15.84
01112General Clerk II$17.28
01113General Clerk III$19.39
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.87
01141Messenger Courier$16.65
01191Order Clerk I$18.88
01192Order Clerk II$20.60
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.68
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.02
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.56
01270Production Control Clerk$24.93
01290Rental Clerk$17.82
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.15
01311Secretary I$19.15
01312Secretary II$21.42
01313Secretary III$23.87
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.21
01410Supply Technician$30.03
01420Survey Worker$19.62
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.28
01531Travel Clerk I$16.64
01532Travel Clerk II$17.93
01533Travel Clerk III$20.06
01611Word Processor I$17.06
01612Word Processor II$19.15
01613Word Processor III$21.42
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.15
05010Automotive Electrician$21.44
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.28
05070Automotive Worker$20.28
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.05
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.68
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.28
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.68
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.87
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.19
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.28
05310Painter, Automotive$21.44
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.28
05370Tire Repairer$16.53
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.68
07010Baker$16.53
07041Cook I$16.89
07042Cook II$18.97
07070Dishwasher$13.93
07130Food Service Worker$13.36
07210Meat Cutter$18.45
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.86
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.19
09040Furniture Handler$12.77
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.23
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.13
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.22
09130Upholsterer$28.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.31
11060Elevator Operator$16.04
11090Gardener$22.28
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.04
11150Janitor$16.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.57
11240Maid or Houseman$14.66
11260Pruner$16.15
11270Tractor Operator$20.82
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.57
11360Window Cleaner$17.45
12010Ambulance Driver$22.12
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.91
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.47
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.51
12020Dental Assistant$23.43
12025Dental Hygienist$45.21
12030EKG Technician$36.63
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.63
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.12
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.05
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.91
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.01
12100Medical Assistant$20.81
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.80
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.54
12190Medical Record Technician$20.74
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.05
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.15
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.00
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.75
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.19
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.29
12235Optical Dispenser$25.77
12236Optical Technician$24.05
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.32
12280Phlebotomist$18.22
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.07
12311Registered Nurse I$27.97
12312Registered Nurse II$34.22
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.22
12314Registered Nurse III$41.40
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.40
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.62
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.34
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.55
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.45
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.34
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.99
13041Illustrator I$20.45
13042Illustrator II$25.34
13043Illustrator III$30.99
13047Librarian$28.06
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.30
13058Library Technician$20.48
13061Media Specialist I$18.28
13062Media Specialist II$20.45
13063Media Specialist III$22.81
13071Photographer I$19.27
13072Photographer II$21.56
13073Photographer III$26.71
13074Photographer IV$32.67
13075Photographer V$39.54
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.21
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.28
14041Computer Operator I$22.59
14042Computer Operator II$25.28
14043Computer Operator III$28.18
14044Computer Operator IV$31.32
14045Computer Operator V$34.68
14071Computer Programmer I$24.69
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.59
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.43
14170System Support Specialist$34.68
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.20
15060Educational Technologist$29.67
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.20
15080Graphic Artist$24.30
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.20
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.20
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.20
15090Technical Instructor$22.28
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.25
15110Test Proctor$17.99
15120Tutor$17.99
16010Assembler$11.90
16030Counter Attendant$11.90
16040Dry Cleaner$14.76
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.90
16090Presser, Hand$11.90
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.90
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.90
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.90
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.66
16220Tailor$16.52
16250Washer, Machine$12.78
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.95
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.56
21020Forklift Operator$21.46
21030Material Coordinator$24.93
21040Material Expediter$24.93
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.35
21071Order Filler$18.33
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.46
21110Shipping Packer$20.44
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.44
21140Store Worker I$14.64
21150Stock Clerk$19.10
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.46
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.46
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$27.98
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.45
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.53
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.98
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.39
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.73
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.07
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.45
23080Aircraft Worker$23.73
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.07
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.12
23125Cable Splicer$36.28
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.00
23140Carpet Layer$23.73
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.45
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.19
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.08
23260Fabric Worker$25.85
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.60
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.12
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.92
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.82
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.93
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.53
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.45
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.73
23391Gunsmith I$21.12
23392Gunsmith II$23.73
23393Gunsmith III$26.53
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.31
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.63
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.53
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.07
23470Laborer$19.35
23510Locksmith$25.07
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.60
23550Machinist, Maintenance$22.94
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.57
23591Metrology Technician I$26.53
23592Metrology Technician II$27.98
23593Metrology Technician III$29.39
23640Millwright$26.53
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.74
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.32
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.18
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.74
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.53
23850Rigger$26.53
23870Scale Mechanic$23.73
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.99
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.15
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.23
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.78
23950Telephone Lineman$29.11
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.35
23965Well Driller$26.53
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.53
23980Woodworker$21.12
24550Case Manager$19.35
24570Child Care Attendant$13.68
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.07
24610Chore Aide$14.66
24630Homemaker$19.35
25010Boiler Tender$23.43
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.15
25070Stationary Engineer$23.43
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$17.43
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.15
27004Alarm Monitor$21.09
27007Baggage Inspector$15.76
27008Corrections Officer$23.53
27010Court Security Officer$20.50
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.63
27040Detention Officer$23.53
27070Firefighter$17.47
27101Guard I$15.76
27102Guard II$17.63
27131Police Officer I$23.72
27132Police Officer II$26.35
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.06
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.12
28043Carnival Worker$11.68
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.41
28310Lifeguard$15.62
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.60
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.04
28515Recreation Specialist$25.52
28630Sports Official$16.41
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.11
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.73
29020Hatch Tender$23.73
29030Line Handler$23.73
29041Stevedore I$22.45
29042Stevedore II$25.07
30021Archeological Technician I$21.38
30022Archeological Technician II$23.91
30023Archeological Technician III$29.65
30030Cartographic Technician$29.65
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.88
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.82
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.25
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.38
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.91
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.66
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.82
30081Engineering Technician I$16.44
30082Engineering Technician II$18.44
30083Engineering Technician III$20.63
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.56
30085Engineering Technician V$31.27
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.84
30090Environmental Technician$29.65
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.65
30210Laboratory Technician$24.28
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.82
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.25
30240Mathematical Technician$29.65
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.33
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.90
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.35
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.78
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.25
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.65
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.25
30461Technical Writer I$29.24
30462Technical Writer II$35.76
30463Technical Writer III$43.26
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$30.23
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.58
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.84
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$30.23
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$30.23
30501Weather Forecaster I$32.82
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.92
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.65
31010Airplane Pilot$36.58
31020Bus Aide$14.43
31030Bus Driver$19.45
31043Driver Courier$17.10
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.39
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.46
31310Taxi Driver$13.18
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.30
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.45
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.63
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.63
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.83
99030Cashier$13.26
99050Desk Clerk$14.55
99095Embalmer$30.83
99130Flight Follower$30.23
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.46
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.69
99260Marketing Analyst$36.28
99310Mortician$30.83
99410Pest Controller$20.39
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.89
99710Recycling Laborer$19.09
99711Recycling Specialist$22.59
99730Refuse Collector$17.53
99810Sales Clerk$14.67
99820School Crossing Guard$16.14
99830Survey Party Chief$25.42
99831Surveying Aide$18.11
99832Surveying Technician$24.08
99840Vending Machine Attendant$17.01
99841Vending Machine Repairer$20.44
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$17.01

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.