Prevailing wage rates in Craven County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260018, 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
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.98$2.93$18.91
Sheet Metal Worker$19.67$13.27$32.94
Roofer$18.26$4.38$22.64
Plumber$23.11$0.00$23.11
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$21.00$2.89$23.89
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.07$3.22$19.29
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.26$0.00$15.26
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.17$0.00$13.17
Laborer: Common Or General$12.94$2.33$15.27
Electrician$22.15$5.93$28.08
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.72$0.00$16.72
Carpenter$19.80$4.89$24.69
Bricklayer$19.13$0.00$19.13

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 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 NC20260116, 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$14.98$0.00$14.98
Plumber$17.66$0.00$17.66
Painter: Spray$13.02$0.00$13.02
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.17$0.00$13.17
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: Common Or General$12.20$0.00$12.20
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
Electrician$15.00$0.46$15.46
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.21$0.00$16.21
Carpenter$16.20$0.00$16.20
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 Craven County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Craven, Jones and Pamlico

Wage determination 2015-5781, revision 31, 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$15.79
07010Baker$17.41
07130Food Service Worker$13.82
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.63
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.26
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$27.06
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$35.88
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.98
23470Laborer$17.18
27101Guard I$16.95
27102Guard II$18.96
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.66
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$15.79
01112General Clerk II$17.23
01113General Clerk III$19.33
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.74
01141Messenger Courier$16.38
01191Order Clerk I$18.44
01192Order Clerk II$20.12
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$17.40
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$16.72
01532Travel Clerk II$17.86
01533Travel Clerk III$20.33
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$16.35
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.71
07010Baker$17.41
07041Cook I$15.90
07042Cook II$18.07
07070Dishwasher$13.28
07130Food Service Worker$13.82
07210Meat Cutter$17.57
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.63
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.30
09040Furniture Handler$15.78
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.30
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.40
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$23.03
09130Upholsterer$26.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.26
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$16.33
12010Ambulance Driver$18.52
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.51
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.39
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.84
12020Dental Assistant$23.51
12025Dental Hygienist$44.18
12030EKG Technician$34.05
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$34.05
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$27.00
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.03
12190Medical Record Technician$20.17
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.10
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$54.32
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$30.78
12311Registered Nurse I$26.90
12312Registered Nurse II$32.90
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.90
12314Registered Nurse III$39.80
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.80
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.71
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.84
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$23.04
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$16.37
13058Library Technician$19.89
13061Media Specialist I$18.86
13062Media Specialist II$21.10
13063Media Specialist III$23.53
13071Photographer I$17.78
13072Photographer II$19.89
13073Photographer III$24.65
13074Photographer IV$30.15
13075Photographer V$36.47
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.55
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.77
14041Computer Operator I$18.90
14042Computer Operator II$21.14
14043Computer Operator III$24.12
14044Computer Operator IV$26.20
14045Computer Operator V$29.01
14071Computer Programmer I$24.54
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.90
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.20
14170System Support Specialist$29.01
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.68
15060Educational Technologist$28.86
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.97
15080Graphic Artist$27.19
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.97
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.97
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.97
15090Technical Instructor$27.02
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.04
15110Test Proctor$21.80
15120Tutor$21.80
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)$26.68
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.71
21020Forklift Operator$18.49
21030Material Coordinator$26.08
21040Material Expediter$26.08
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.18
21071Order Filler$16.69
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.49
21110Shipping Packer$19.06
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.06
21140Store Worker I$15.67
21150Stock Clerk$20.85
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.49
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.49
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$26.88
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.32
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.33
23080Aircraft Worker$33.24
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.30
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.44
23125Cable Splicer$37.13
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.94
23140Carpet Layer$26.53
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.06
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$34.84
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$27.47
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$33.17
23550Machinist, Maintenance$31.31
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.12
23591Metrology Technician I$30.81
23592Metrology Technician II$32.45
23593Metrology Technician III$34.06
23640Millwright$29.73
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.30
23760Painter, Maintenance$31.11
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.61
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.28
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.73
23850Rigger$29.73
23870Scale Mechanic$26.53
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.75
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.61
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.75
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.37
23950Telephone Lineman$27.80
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.94
23965Well Driller$28.03
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.73
23980Woodworker$23.44
24550Case Manager$19.39
24570Child Care Attendant$13.68
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.07
24610Chore Aide$14.32
24630Homemaker$19.39
25010Boiler Tender$30.64
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.07
25070Stationary Engineer$30.64
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.20
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.07
27004Alarm Monitor$19.34
27007Baggage Inspector$16.95
27008Corrections Officer$23.79
27010Court Security Officer$21.92
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.96
27040Detention Officer$23.79
27070Firefighter$19.53
27101Guard I$16.95
27102Guard II$18.96
27131Police Officer I$24.17
27132Police Officer II$26.86
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$13.98
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.31
28043Carnival Worker$10.78
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.67
28310Lifeguard$16.60
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.89
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.35
28515Recreation Specialist$25.88
28630Sports Official$16.64
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.69
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.09
29020Hatch Tender$28.09
29030Line Handler$28.09
29041Stevedore I$26.48
29042Stevedore II$29.85
30021Archeological Technician I$21.36
30022Archeological Technician II$23.89
30023Archeological Technician III$29.60
30030Cartographic Technician$29.60
30040Civil Engineering Technician$30.23
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.78
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.21
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.36
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.89
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.64
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.78
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$29.60
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.60
30210Laboratory Technician$29.30
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.78
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$36.21
30240Mathematical Technician$29.60
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.36
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.93
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.39
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.81
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.21
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.60
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.21
30461Technical Writer I$29.60
30462Technical Writer II$36.21
30463Technical Writer III$43.80
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$32.78
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.87
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.60
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$13.40
31030Bus Driver$19.56
31043Driver Courier$16.72
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.66
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.12
31310Taxi Driver$13.63
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$29.21
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.18
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.62
99260Marketing Analyst$35.23
99310Mortician$29.21
99410Pest Controller$19.34
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$20.64
99711Recycling Specialist$25.36
99730Refuse Collector$18.34
99810Sales Clerk$14.65
99820School Crossing Guard$17.36
99830Survey Party Chief$28.29
99831Surveying Aide$16.74
99832Surveying Technician$22.95
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.97
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.14
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.97

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.