Prevailing wage rates in Chatham County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Heavy

Wage determination NC20260080, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$13.12$1.89$15.01
Operator: Loader$15.13$2.79$17.92
Operator: Bulldozer$14.63$0.00$14.63
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.16$3.18$19.34
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.70$2.04$14.74
Laborer: Common Or General$10.35$2.84$13.19
Electrician$15.41$3.13$18.54
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$13.98$0.69$14.67

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 NC20260115, 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$11.60$0.00$11.60
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$16.00$1.19$17.19
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$17.33$0.00$17.33
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 Chatham County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Chatham

Wage determination 2015-4373, revision 35, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.16
01111General Clerk I$18.46
07010Baker$16.88
07130Food Service Worker$16.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.11
11090Gardener$23.46
11150Janitor$17.59
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.56
11240Maid or Houseman$17.93
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.90
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.68
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.76
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.85
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.03
23470Laborer$18.15
27101Guard I$18.79
27102Guard II$21.02
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.16
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.58
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$20.16
01012Accounting Clerk II$22.63
01013Accounting Clerk III$25.31
01020Administrative Assistant$31.21
01035Court Reporter$20.62
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.38
01042Customer Service Representative II$20.05
01043Customer Service Representative III$22.50
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.78
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.49
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.37
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.81
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.81
01111General Clerk I$18.46
01112General Clerk II$20.14
01113General Clerk III$22.60
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.00
01141Messenger Courier$19.26
01191Order Clerk I$17.67
01192Order Clerk II$19.28
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.74
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.08
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.61
01270Production Control Clerk$27.01
01290Rental Clerk$18.83
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.43
01311Secretary I$18.43
01312Secretary II$20.62
01313Secretary III$23.00
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.79
01410Supply Technician$31.21
01420Survey Worker$22.73
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.30
01531Travel Clerk I$20.55
01532Travel Clerk II$21.90
01533Travel Clerk III$23.33
01611Word Processor I$16.43
01612Word Processor II$18.43
01613Word Processor III$20.62
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.97
05010Automotive Electrician$23.77
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.37
05070Automotive Worker$22.37
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.74
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.12
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.37
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.12
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.37
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$21.08
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.37
05310Painter, Automotive$23.77
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.37
05370Tire Repairer$16.91
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.12
07010Baker$16.88
07041Cook I$18.73
07042Cook II$21.23
07070Dishwasher$16.25
07130Food Service Worker$16.57
07210Meat Cutter$19.12
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.37
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.89
09040Furniture Handler$15.43
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.48
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.14
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.82
09130Upholsterer$24.55
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.11
11060Elevator Operator$17.59
11090Gardener$23.46
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.59
11150Janitor$17.59
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.56
11240Maid or Houseman$17.93
11260Pruner$17.08
11270Tractor Operator$21.83
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.56
11360Window Cleaner$19.12
12010Ambulance Driver$23.66
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.87
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.13
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$35.56
12020Dental Assistant$25.66
12025Dental Hygienist$46.55
12030EKG Technician$43.74
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$43.74
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.66
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.80
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.87
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$32.19
12100Medical Assistant$22.33
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.64
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.62
12190Medical Record Technician$27.54
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.12
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$63.44
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.16
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.93
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.38
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.50
12235Optical Dispenser$28.03
12236Optical Technician$25.80
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.76
12280Phlebotomist$22.93
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.67
12311Registered Nurse I$34.85
12312Registered Nurse II$42.61
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$42.61
12314Registered Nurse III$51.57
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$51.57
12316Registered Nurse IV$61.80
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.76
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.63
13011Exhibits Specialist I$26.28
13012Exhibits Specialist II$32.55
13013Exhibits Specialist III$39.82
13041Illustrator I$26.28
13042Illustrator II$32.55
13043Illustrator III$39.82
13047Librarian$36.05
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.60
13058Library Technician$26.28
13061Media Specialist I$23.49
13062Media Specialist II$26.28
13063Media Specialist III$29.30
13071Photographer I$19.27
13072Photographer II$21.84
13073Photographer III$26.43
13074Photographer IV$33.09
13075Photographer V$40.03
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$24.61
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.01
14041Computer Operator I$25.40
14042Computer Operator II$28.42
14043Computer Operator III$31.69
14044Computer Operator IV$35.21
14045Computer Operator V$38.99
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$25.40
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$35.21
14170System Support Specialist$43.15
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$45.24
15060Educational Technologist$31.54
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$54.24
15080Graphic Artist$30.57
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$54.24
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$54.24
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$54.24
15090Technical Instructor$29.29
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$35.83
15110Test Proctor$23.65
15120Tutor$23.65
16010Assembler$12.18
16030Counter Attendant$12.18
16040Dry Cleaner$14.95
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.18
16090Presser, Hand$12.18
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.18
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.18
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.18
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.85
16220Tailor$16.75
16250Washer, Machine$12.97
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.54
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.56
21020Forklift Operator$21.20
21030Material Coordinator$27.01
21040Material Expediter$27.01
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.15
21071Order Filler$17.50
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.20
21110Shipping Packer$21.23
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.23
21140Store Worker I$15.13
21150Stock Clerk$19.93
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.20
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.20
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.68
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.01
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.90
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.68
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.57
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.25
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.77
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.01
23080Aircraft Worker$32.89
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.07
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.95
23125Cable Splicer$37.98
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.78
23140Carpet Layer$24.97
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.76
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.85
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.91
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.89
23260Fabric Worker$23.54
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.57
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.04
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.53
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.78
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.03
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$35.90
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.01
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$32.89
23391Gunsmith I$22.04
23392Gunsmith II$24.97
23393Gunsmith III$28.04
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.99
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.46
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.91
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.54
23470Laborer$18.15
23510Locksmith$26.63
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.52
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.66
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.06
23591Metrology Technician I$28.91
23592Metrology Technician II$30.42
23593Metrology Technician III$31.90
23640Millwright$30.22
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.79
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.37
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.54
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.90
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.04
23850Rigger$28.04
23870Scale Mechanic$24.97
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.49
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.36
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.09
23950Telephone Lineman$27.91
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.33
23965Well Driller$28.04
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.04
23980Woodworker$22.04
24550Case Manager$21.87
24570Child Care Attendant$15.31
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.10
24610Chore Aide$16.17
24630Homemaker$21.87
25010Boiler Tender$31.31
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.50
25070Stationary Engineer$31.31
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.91
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.50
27004Alarm Monitor$22.46
27007Baggage Inspector$18.79
27008Corrections Officer$24.26
27010Court Security Officer$21.35
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.02
27040Detention Officer$24.26
27070Firefighter$18.90
27101Guard I$18.79
27102Guard II$21.02
27131Police Officer I$26.01
27132Police Officer II$28.89
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.95
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.21
28043Carnival Worker$13.27
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.88
28310Lifeguard$14.17
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.48
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.87
28515Recreation Specialist$30.33
28630Sports Official$19.50
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.63
29010Blocker And Bracer$31.14
29020Hatch Tender$31.14
29030Line Handler$31.14
29041Stevedore I$29.37
29042Stevedore II$33.11
30021Archeological Technician I$19.68
30022Archeological Technician II$22.01
30023Archeological Technician III$27.27
30030Cartographic Technician$27.27
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.75
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.20
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.35
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.68
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.01
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.53
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.20
30081Engineering Technician I$17.27
30082Engineering Technician II$19.38
30083Engineering Technician III$21.67
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.17
30085Engineering Technician V$32.85
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.74
30090Environmental Technician$28.73
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.27
30210Laboratory Technician$29.77
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.20
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.35
30240Mathematical Technician$30.00
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$25.24
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$31.27
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$38.25
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$46.29
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.35
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.27
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.35
30461Technical Writer I$32.71
30462Technical Writer II$40.00
30463Technical Writer III$48.40
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$30.20
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.73
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.27
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$16.55
31030Bus Driver$22.34
31043Driver Courier$18.22
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.16
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.73
31310Taxi Driver$18.08
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.58
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.91
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.61
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.61
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$14.39
99050Desk Clerk$16.34
99095Embalmer$31.98
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.34
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.71
99260Marketing Analyst$44.76
99310Mortician$31.98
99410Pest Controller$22.46
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.62
99710Recycling Laborer$24.11
99711Recycling Specialist$28.36
99730Refuse Collector$22.19
99810Sales Clerk$15.28
99820School Crossing Guard$17.20
99830Survey Party Chief$31.24
99831Surveying Aide$23.13
99832Surveying Technician$28.41
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.51
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.20
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.51

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.