Prevailing wage rates in Haywood County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260016, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$32.02$13.89$45.91
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$27.50$7.55$35.05
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$13.56$2.69$16.25
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.79$0.00$18.79
Carpenter$20.69$6.13$26.82
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 NC20260079, 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$16.00$2.48$18.48
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$15.98$2.28$18.26
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.73$2.50$15.23
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 NC20260113, 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$15.71$0.00$15.71
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.87$0.00$14.87
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$9.81$0.00$9.81
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$15.80$0.00$15.80
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 Haywood County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Haywood

Wage determination 2015-5901, revision 6, 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$15.91
07010Baker$15.14
07130Food Service Worker$14.22
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.85
11090Gardener$22.36
11150Janitor$16.26
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.50
11240Maid or Houseman$14.16
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.92
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.44
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.78
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.31
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.42
23470Laborer$17.52
27101Guard I$17.87
27102Guard II$19.99
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.46
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$28.38
01035Court Reporter$22.28
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.92
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.38
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.50
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.68
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.20
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.30
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.75
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.75
01111General Clerk I$15.91
01112General Clerk II$17.35
01113General Clerk III$19.47
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.84
01141Messenger Courier$18.98
01191Order Clerk I$19.22
01192Order Clerk II$20.97
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.34
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.52
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.88
01270Production Control Clerk$23.18
01290Rental Clerk$18.02
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.91
01311Secretary I$19.91
01312Secretary II$22.28
01313Secretary III$24.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.93
01410Supply Technician$28.38
01420Survey Worker$18.25
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.86
01531Travel Clerk I$18.00
01532Travel Clerk II$19.91
01533Travel Clerk III$22.28
01611Word Processor I$17.75
01612Word Processor II$19.91
01613Word Processor III$22.28
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.60
05010Automotive Electrician$21.37
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.22
05070Automotive Worker$20.22
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.00
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.61
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.61
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.82
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.13
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.22
05310Painter, Automotive$21.37
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.22
05370Tire Repairer$16.70
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.61
07010Baker$15.14
07041Cook I$16.65
07042Cook II$18.77
07070Dishwasher$13.91
07130Food Service Worker$14.22
07210Meat Cutter$17.85
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.58
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.69
09040Furniture Handler$14.21
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.40
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.84
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.16
09130Upholsterer$25.89
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.85
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$16.01
11270Tractor Operator$20.86
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.50
11360Window Cleaner$17.99
12010Ambulance Driver$19.81
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.90
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.16
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.10
12020Dental Assistant$24.30
12025Dental Hygienist$40.43
12030EKG Technician$38.02
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.02
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.81
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.05
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.90
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.00
12100Medical Assistant$18.51
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.57
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.66
12190Medical Record Technician$20.87
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.82
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.13
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.12
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.89
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.34
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.46
12235Optical Dispenser$23.30
12236Optical Technician$24.05
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.43
12280Phlebotomist$18.20
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.95
12311Registered Nurse I$26.66
12312Registered Nurse II$32.61
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.61
12314Registered Nurse III$39.47
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.47
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.31
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$16.47
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$20.67
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.86
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$27.43
14170System Support Specialist$30.36
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.28
15060Educational Technologist$29.60
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.28
15080Graphic Artist$23.46
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.28
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.28
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.28
15090Technical Instructor$21.79
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.65
15110Test Proctor$17.58
15120Tutor$17.58
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)$22.59
19040Tool And Die Maker$27.66
21020Forklift Operator$23.63
21030Material Coordinator$23.18
21040Material Expediter$23.18
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.52
21071Order Filler$17.76
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.63
21110Shipping Packer$18.87
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.87
21140Store Worker I$14.21
21150Stock Clerk$19.33
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.63
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.63
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.44
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.11
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.92
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.44
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.93
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.20
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.31
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.11
23080Aircraft Worker$25.49
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.60
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.20
23125Cable Splicer$37.92
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.55
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$28.34
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.56
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.42
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.92
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.11
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.49
23391Gunsmith I$21.20
23392Gunsmith II$23.90
23393Gunsmith III$26.62
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.36
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.10
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.62
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.26
23470Laborer$17.52
23510Locksmith$25.26
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.81
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.80
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.12
23591Metrology Technician I$26.62
23592Metrology Technician II$28.00
23593Metrology Technician III$29.35
23640Millwright$26.62
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.48
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.01
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.31
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.86
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.62
23850Rigger$26.62
23870Scale Mechanic$23.90
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.21
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.83
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.33
23950Telephone Lineman$28.51
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.71
23965Well Driller$26.62
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.62
23980Woodworker$21.20
24550Case Manager$20.42
24570Child Care Attendant$14.74
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.38
24610Chore Aide$14.59
24630Homemaker$20.42
25010Boiler Tender$24.76
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.05
25070Stationary Engineer$24.76
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.11
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.05
27004Alarm Monitor$19.70
27007Baggage Inspector$17.87
27008Corrections Officer$22.33
27010Court Security Officer$20.27
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.99
27040Detention Officer$22.33
27070Firefighter$16.51
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$22.53
28310Lifeguard$14.20
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$25.20
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.40
28515Recreation Specialist$31.22
28630Sports Official$20.08
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.02
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.90
29020Hatch Tender$23.90
29030Line Handler$23.90
29041Stevedore I$22.56
29042Stevedore II$25.26
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$29.19
30095Evidence Control Specialist$30.15
30210Laboratory Technician$25.25
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.44
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.73
30240Mathematical Technician$30.15
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.15
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.67
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.07
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.43
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$13.89
31030Bus Driver$18.48
31043Driver Courier$16.86
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.46
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.30
31310Taxi Driver$15.30
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$14.21
99095Embalmer$35.84
99130Flight Follower$30.23
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.19
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.43
99260Marketing Analyst$30.92
99310Mortician$35.84
99410Pest Controller$19.62
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.89
99710Recycling Laborer$20.50
99711Recycling Specialist$24.29
99730Refuse Collector$18.84
99810Sales Clerk$14.66
99820School Crossing Guard$16.20
99830Survey Party Chief$23.64
99831Surveying Aide$16.85
99832Surveying Technician$22.41
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.