Prevailing wage rates in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 NC20260063, 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$13.14$1.01$14.15
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct And Unit Installation$13.09$1.28$14.37
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$15.29$0.00$15.29
Roofer$13.55$0.80$14.35
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation$17.42$2.29$19.71
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$14.60$1.97$16.57
Operator: Grader/Blade$15.71$1.49$17.20
Operator: Crane$19.25$2.37$21.62
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.98$0.91$18.89
Laborer: Mason Tender-Brick/Cement/Concrete$11.31$0.00$11.31
Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation$10.29$1.82$12.11
Laborer: Common Or General$10.53$1.39$11.92
Ironworker, Structural$18.75$5.62$24.37
HVAC Mechanic (Installation Of HVAC Unit Only, Excludes Installation Of HVAC Pipe And Duct)$15.41$2.60$18.01
Glazier$18.16$0.87$19.03
Form Worker$16.08$3.48$19.56
Electrician$17.36$3.07$20.43
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.02$0.00$14.02
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$15.93$2.99$18.92
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$18.13$1.31$19.44
Bricklayer$19.09$8.73$27.82

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NC20260070, 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$16.18$0.00$16.18
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.13$0.00$12.13
Laborer: Common Or General$9.52$0.00$9.52
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 NC20260086, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,001 Lbs Or Greater)$13.50$0.00$13.50
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$11.72$0.00$11.72
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$13.88$0.00$13.88
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$18.51$0.00$18.51
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$14.67$0.06$14.73
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$20.79$0.00$20.79
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$11.53$0.00$11.53
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$13.87$0.00$13.87
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$11.75$0.00$11.75
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$14.98$0.04$15.02
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$14.05$0.06$14.11
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt)$15.68$0.05$15.73
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$13.33$0.00$13.33
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$14.98$0.00$14.98
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$13.87$0.00$13.87
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$17.39$0.00$17.39
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$16.01$0.00$16.01
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$13.38$0.00$13.38
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$13.07$0.00$13.07
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$19.24$0.00$19.24
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$13.10$0.00$13.10
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$16.11$0.00$16.11
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$20.92$0.00$20.92
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$15.25$0.00$15.25
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-Terrain)$21.25$0.00$21.25
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$19.59$0.00$19.59
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$14.44$0.53$14.97
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$24.66$0.00$24.66
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$13.89$0.00$13.89
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$16.20$0.00$16.20
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$11.00$0.00$11.00
Painter (Bridge)$19.62$0.00$19.62
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$15.85$0.00$15.85
Laborer (Pipelayer)$12.22$0.00$12.22
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$13.43$0.00$13.43
Laborer (Common Or General)$10.68$0.00$10.68
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$12.26$0.00$12.26
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$10.00$0.00$10.00
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$15.22$0.00$15.22
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$12.23$0.00$12.23
Ironworker$14.53$0.00$14.53
Electrician (Telecommunications Technican)$15.13$0.00$15.13
Electrician (Electrician)$19.19$2.39$21.58
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.10$0.00$14.10
Carpenter$12.54$0.00$12.54
Blaster$21.83$0.00$21.83

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NC20260095, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$14.41$0.00$14.41
Plumber$14.39$0.00$14.39
Painter: Spray$11.91$0.00$11.91
Painter (Brush And Roller)$11.91$0.00$11.91
Laborer: Common Or General$11.78$0.00$11.78
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$14.11$0.00$14.11
Electrician$14.61$0.00$14.61
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 Cleveland County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Cleveland and Wilkes

Wage determination 2015-4411, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.21
01111General Clerk I$16.10
07010Baker$15.14
07130Food Service Worker$13.81
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.24
11090Gardener$22.36
11150Janitor$16.26
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.50
11240Maid or Houseman$14.16
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.78
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.31
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.42
23470Laborer$17.47
27101Guard I$17.87
27102Guard II$19.99
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.19
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.08
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.21
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.31
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.60
01020Administrative Assistant$29.35
01035Court Reporter$22.28
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.28
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.77
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.94
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.68
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.20
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.45
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.75
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.75
01111General Clerk I$16.10
01112General Clerk II$17.57
01113General Clerk III$19.72
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.84
01141Messenger Courier$16.78
01191Order Clerk I$19.22
01192Order Clerk II$20.97
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.65
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.86
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.25
01270Production Control Clerk$23.16
01290Rental Clerk$18.02
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.91
01311Secretary I$19.91
01312Secretary II$22.28
01313Secretary III$24.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.18
01410Supply Technician$29.35
01420Survey Worker$18.35
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.75
01531Travel Clerk I$17.31
01532Travel Clerk II$18.51
01533Travel Clerk III$19.60
01611Word Processor I$17.75
01612Word Processor II$19.91
01613Word Processor III$22.28
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.18
05010Automotive Electrician$20.99
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.38
05070Automotive Worker$19.87
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.29
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.06
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.87
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.06
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.29
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.92
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.87
05310Painter, Automotive$20.99
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.87
05370Tire Repairer$16.44
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.06
07010Baker$15.14
07041Cook I$16.61
07042Cook II$18.73
07070Dishwasher$13.91
07130Food Service Worker$13.81
07210Meat Cutter$17.19
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.67
09040Furniture Handler$12.52
09080Furniture Refinisher$19.07
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$14.93
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.03
09130Upholsterer$22.62
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.24
11060Elevator Operator$16.26
11090Gardener$22.36
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.26
11150Janitor$16.26
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.50
11240Maid or Houseman$14.16
11260Pruner$15.82
11270Tractor Operator$20.86
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.50
11360Window Cleaner$17.99
12010Ambulance Driver$19.51
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.90
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.21
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.11
12020Dental Assistant$22.81
12025Dental Hygienist$40.43
12030EKG Technician$33.14
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.14
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.51
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.05
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.90
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.00
12100Medical Assistant$18.53
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.01
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.95
12190Medical Record Technician$20.08
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.23
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.09
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.12
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.89
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.34
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.46
12235Optical Dispenser$22.01
12236Optical Technician$22.90
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.29
12280Phlebotomist$18.20
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.95
12311Registered Nurse I$27.75
12312Registered Nurse II$33.95
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.95
12314Registered Nurse III$41.09
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.09
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.23
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.32
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.59
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$14.72
13058Library Technician$21.11
13061Media Specialist I$18.28
13062Media Specialist II$20.45
13063Media Specialist III$22.81
13071Photographer I$17.89
13072Photographer II$20.02
13073Photographer III$24.79
13074Photographer IV$30.33
13075Photographer V$36.70
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.48
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.55
14041Computer Operator I$19.78
14042Computer Operator II$22.13
14043Computer Operator III$24.68
14044Computer Operator IV$27.41
14045Computer Operator V$30.36
14071Computer Programmer I$23.99
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.78
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.41
14170System Support Specialist$30.36
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.49
15060Educational Technologist$29.62
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.15
15080Graphic Artist$24.05
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.15
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.15
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.15
15090Technical Instructor$24.46
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.92
15110Test Proctor$19.74
15120Tutor$19.74
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)$22.50
19040Tool And Die Maker$27.38
21020Forklift Operator$22.59
21030Material Coordinator$23.16
21040Material Expediter$23.16
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.47
21071Order Filler$17.49
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.59
21110Shipping Packer$18.83
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.83
21140Store Worker I$14.21
21150Stock Clerk$19.33
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.59
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.59
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.62
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.83
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.62
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.04
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.86
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.71
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.83
23080Aircraft Worker$25.24
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.49
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.20
23125Cable Splicer$37.74
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$20.94
23140Carpet Layer$23.90
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.78
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.31
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.86
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.42
23260Fabric Worker$22.56
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.48
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.20
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.06
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.32
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.42
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.83
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.24
23391Gunsmith I$21.20
23392Gunsmith II$23.90
23393Gunsmith III$26.62
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.31
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.10
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.79
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.26
23470Laborer$17.47
23510Locksmith$25.26
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.00
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.62
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.84
23591Metrology Technician I$27.79
23592Metrology Technician II$29.22
23593Metrology Technician III$30.61
23640Millwright$26.62
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.48
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.01
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.36
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.00
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.62
23850Rigger$26.62
23870Scale Mechanic$23.90
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.13
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.26
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.73
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.26
23950Telephone Lineman$28.25
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.71
23965Well Driller$26.62
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.62
23980Woodworker$21.20
24550Case Manager$20.03
24570Child Care Attendant$14.38
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.94
24610Chore Aide$14.59
24630Homemaker$20.03
25010Boiler Tender$25.04
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.98
25070Stationary Engineer$25.04
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.55
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.98
27004Alarm Monitor$19.70
27007Baggage Inspector$17.87
27008Corrections Officer$22.84
27010Court Security Officer$20.49
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.99
27040Detention Officer$22.84
27070Firefighter$18.54
27101Guard I$17.87
27102Guard II$19.99
27131Police Officer I$23.27
27132Police Officer II$25.85
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.56
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.76
28043Carnival Worker$12.56
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.54
28310Lifeguard$13.72
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.98
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.78
28515Recreation Specialist$28.47
28630Sports Official$18.29
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.02
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.94
29020Hatch Tender$25.94
29030Line Handler$25.94
29041Stevedore I$24.49
29042Stevedore II$27.44
30021Archeological Technician I$21.75
30022Archeological Technician II$24.34
30023Archeological Technician III$30.15
30030Cartographic Technician$30.15
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.99
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.39
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.88
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.75
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.34
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$27.14
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.39
30081Engineering Technician I$18.37
30082Engineering Technician II$20.61
30083Engineering Technician III$23.06
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.56
30085Engineering Technician V$34.94
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.28
30090Environmental Technician$30.00
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.15
30210Laboratory Technician$25.26
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$33.39
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.88
30240Mathematical Technician$30.15
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.95
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.44
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.78
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.08
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.88
30390Photo-Optics Technician$30.15
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.88
30461Technical Writer I$28.07
30462Technical Writer II$34.33
30463Technical Writer III$41.54
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$33.39
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.62
30621Weather Observer, Senior$30.15
31010Airplane Pilot$36.58
31020Bus Aide$14.27
31030Bus Driver$19.38
31043Driver Courier$16.86
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.19
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.78
31310Taxi Driver$14.17
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.08
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.24
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.78
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.78
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.83
99030Cashier$13.80
99050Desk Clerk$13.80
99095Embalmer$31.43
99130Flight Follower$30.23
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.19
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.43
99260Marketing Analyst$30.67
99310Mortician$31.43
99410Pest Controller$19.62
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.89
99710Recycling Laborer$17.46
99711Recycling Specialist$20.81
99730Refuse Collector$15.78
99810Sales Clerk$14.66
99820School Crossing Guard$15.65
99830Survey Party Chief$24.22
99831Surveying Aide$16.34
99832Surveying Technician$22.37
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.79
99841Vending Machine Repairer$22.71
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$18.79

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.