Prevailing wage rates in Henderson County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Buncombe, Henderson and Madison

Wage determination 2015-4369, revision 32, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01111General Clerk I$17.50
07010Baker$17.18
07130Food Service Worker$15.64
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.60
11090Gardener$23.20
11150Janitor$17.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.29
11240Maid or Houseman$14.75
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.92
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.44
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.25
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.18
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.77
23470Laborer$18.48
27101Guard I$18.68
27102Guard II$20.89
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.67
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.70
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.72
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.00
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.50
01020Administrative Assistant$29.02
01035Court Reporter$21.27
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.31
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.70
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.74
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.79
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.41
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.71
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.95
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.95
01111General Clerk I$17.50
01112General Clerk II$19.09
01113General Clerk III$21.42
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.73
01141Messenger Courier$18.74
01191Order Clerk I$19.69
01192Order Clerk II$21.49
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.22
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.38
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.71
01270Production Control Clerk$25.63
01290Rental Clerk$19.59
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.02
01311Secretary I$19.02
01312Secretary II$21.27
01313Secretary III$23.73
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.19
01410Supply Technician$29.02
01420Survey Worker$19.15
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.56
01531Travel Clerk I$18.53
01532Travel Clerk II$20.79
01533Travel Clerk III$23.08
01611Word Processor I$16.95
01612Word Processor II$19.02
01613Word Processor III$21.27
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.91
05010Automotive Electrician$22.00
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.82
05070Automotive Worker$20.82
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.53
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.28
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.82
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.28
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.32
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.70
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.82
05310Painter, Automotive$22.00
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.82
05370Tire Repairer$18.87
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.28
07010Baker$17.18
07041Cook I$18.06
07042Cook II$20.29
07070Dishwasher$15.32
07130Food Service Worker$15.64
07210Meat Cutter$19.47
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.58
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.58
09040Furniture Handler$14.99
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.58
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.77
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.21
09130Upholsterer$22.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.60
11060Elevator Operator$17.18
11090Gardener$23.20
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.18
11150Janitor$17.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.29
11240Maid or Houseman$14.75
11260Pruner$16.81
11270Tractor Operator$21.67
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.29
11360Window Cleaner$18.70
12010Ambulance Driver$21.01
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.23
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.14
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.70
12020Dental Assistant$26.73
12025Dental Hygienist$46.10
12030EKG Technician$41.82
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.82
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.01
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.23
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.23
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$31.48
12100Medical Assistant$21.11
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.25
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.18
12190Medical Record Technician$21.45
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.74
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.05
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.02
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.77
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.21
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.31
12235Optical Dispenser$25.63
12236Optical Technician$25.23
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.32
12280Phlebotomist$19.12
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.94
12311Registered Nurse I$26.49
12312Registered Nurse II$32.41
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.41
12314Registered Nurse III$39.22
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.22
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.01
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.97
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.55
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.98
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.98
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.78
13041Illustrator I$20.64
13042Illustrator II$25.56
13043Illustrator III$31.27
13047Librarian$28.78
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.87
13058Library Technician$21.40
13061Media Specialist I$18.75
13062Media Specialist II$20.98
13063Media Specialist III$23.38
13071Photographer I$19.14
13072Photographer II$21.42
13073Photographer III$26.53
13074Photographer IV$32.47
13075Photographer V$39.28
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.43
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.69
14041Computer Operator I$22.33
14042Computer Operator II$24.96
14043Computer Operator III$27.84
14044Computer Operator IV$30.93
14045Computer Operator V$34.25
14071Computer Programmer I$21.76
14072Computer Programmer II$26.96
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.33
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.19
14170System Support Specialist$34.07
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.28
15060Educational Technologist$30.26
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.28
15080Graphic Artist$25.81
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.28
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.28
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.28
15090Technical Instructor$23.56
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.82
15110Test Proctor$19.02
15120Tutor$19.02
16010Assembler$11.92
16030Counter Attendant$11.92
16040Dry Cleaner$14.74
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.92
16090Presser, Hand$11.92
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.92
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.92
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.92
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.55
16220Tailor$16.56
16250Washer, Machine$12.90
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.92
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.30
21020Forklift Operator$22.60
21030Material Coordinator$25.63
21040Material Expediter$25.63
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.48
21071Order Filler$17.85
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.60
21110Shipping Packer$21.74
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.74
21140Store Worker I$14.64
21150Stock Clerk$19.10
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.60
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.60
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$26.61
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.41
23125Cable Splicer$39.00
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.66
23140Carpet Layer$25.18
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.25
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.18
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$26.96
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.55
23260Fabric Worker$23.82
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.46
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.41
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.59
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.35
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.77
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.92
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.11
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.49
23391Gunsmith I$22.41
23392Gunsmith II$25.18
23393Gunsmith III$28.15
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.86
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.18
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.15
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.61
23470Laborer$18.48
23510Locksmith$26.61
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.98
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.93
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.44
23591Metrology Technician I$28.15
23592Metrology Technician II$29.70
23593Metrology Technician III$31.19
23640Millwright$28.15
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.76
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.66
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.05
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.45
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.15
23850Rigger$28.15
23870Scale Mechanic$25.18
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.53
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.17
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.33
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.94
23950Telephone Lineman$27.98
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.26
23965Well Driller$28.15
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.15
23980Woodworker$22.41
24550Case Manager$20.73
24570Child Care Attendant$15.74
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.62
24610Chore Aide$16.00
24630Homemaker$20.73
25010Boiler Tender$25.80
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.39
25070Stationary Engineer$25.80
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.19
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.39
27004Alarm Monitor$22.38
27007Baggage Inspector$18.68
27008Corrections Officer$24.44
27010Court Security Officer$21.23
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.89
27040Detention Officer$24.44
27070Firefighter$18.01
27101Guard I$18.68
27102Guard II$20.89
27131Police Officer I$25.14
27132Police Officer II$27.93
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.76
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.93
28043Carnival Worker$12.99
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.67
28310Lifeguard$14.20
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.24
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.70
28515Recreation Specialist$30.03
28630Sports Official$19.31
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.65
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.18
29020Hatch Tender$25.18
29030Line Handler$25.18
29041Stevedore I$23.82
29042Stevedore II$26.61
30021Archeological Technician I$19.90
30022Archeological Technician II$22.26
30023Archeological Technician III$27.57
30030Cartographic Technician$27.57
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.53
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.54
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.72
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.90
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.26
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.81
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.54
30081Engineering Technician I$18.31
30082Engineering Technician II$20.55
30083Engineering Technician III$22.99
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.47
30085Engineering Technician V$34.83
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.15
30090Environmental Technician$25.85
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.57
30210Laboratory Technician$26.79
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$25.98
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$28.70
30240Mathematical Technician$27.57
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.31
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.64
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.81
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.92
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.72
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.57
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.72
30461Technical Writer I$28.37
30462Technical Writer II$34.70
30463Technical Writer III$41.98
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.54
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.15
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.57
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.53
31030Bus Driver$20.94
31043Driver Courier$18.41
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.67
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.54
31310Taxi Driver$15.30
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.70
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.94
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.88
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.88
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.13
99050Desk Clerk$16.96
99095Embalmer$35.84
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.56
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.93
99260Marketing Analyst$30.92
99310Mortician$35.84
99410Pest Controller$21.38
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$23.81
99711Recycling Specialist$28.21
99730Refuse Collector$21.88
99810Sales Clerk$16.34
99820School Crossing Guard$17.64
99830Survey Party Chief$26.58
99831Surveying Aide$18.94
99832Surveying Technician$25.19
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.17
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.09
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.17

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.