Prevailing wage rates in Moore County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Moore 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 Moore 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 NC20260066, 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 NC20260089, 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$0.15$13.65
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$10.58$0.00$10.58
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$16.26$0.00$16.26
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$18.86$0.00$18.86
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$15.60$0.00$15.60
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$19.99$0.00$19.99
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$11.53$0.00$11.53
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$13.59$0.00$13.59
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$13.48$0.00$13.48
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$13.67$0.00$13.67
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$12.91$0.00$12.91
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt)$15.07$0.00$15.07
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$11.63$0.00$11.63
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$16.36$0.00$16.36
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$12.90$0.00$12.90
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$17.39$0.00$17.39
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$14.48$0.00$14.48
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$12.67$1.52$14.19
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$15.48$0.00$15.48
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$19.40$0.00$19.40
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$14.07$0.74$14.81
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$16.09$1.52$17.61
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$19.24$0.00$19.24
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$15.43$1.61$17.04
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-Terrain)$21.25$0.00$21.25
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$21.05$0.00$21.05
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$14.83$0.00$14.83
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$25.00$0.00$25.00
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$15.58$0.00$15.58
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$16.92$0.00$16.92
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$12.14$0.00$12.14
Painter (Bridge)$19.62$0.00$19.62
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.36$0.43$13.79
Laborer: Common Or General$10.45$0.13$10.58
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$16.29$0.00$16.29
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$13.43$0.00$13.43
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$12.26$0.00$12.26
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$10.21$0.00$10.21
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$14.03$0.00$14.03
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$11.75$0.00$11.75
Ironworker$14.53$0.00$14.53
Electrician (Telecommunications Technician)$14.96$1.07$16.03
Electrician (Electrician)$19.19$2.39$21.58
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.67$0.00$13.67
Carpenter$13.98$0.00$13.98
Blaster$21.85$0.00$21.85

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 Moore County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Moore

Wage determination 2015-5889, revision 6, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.67
01111General Clerk I$15.41
07010Baker$15.98
07130Food Service Worker$13.94
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.69
11090Gardener$21.63
11150Janitor$15.69
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.11
11240Maid or Houseman$14.28
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.21
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.27
23470Laborer$16.99
27101Guard I$16.29
27102Guard II$18.22
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.22
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.67
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.82
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.18
01020Administrative Assistant$30.85
01035Court Reporter$22.43
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.72
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.15
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.25
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.57
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.08
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.45
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.86
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.86
01111General Clerk I$15.41
01112General Clerk II$16.82
01113General Clerk III$18.87
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.99
01141Messenger Courier$14.55
01191Order Clerk I$16.37
01192Order Clerk II$17.86
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$16.96
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$20.05
01311Secretary I$20.05
01312Secretary II$22.43
01313Secretary III$24.99
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.18
01410Supply Technician$30.85
01420Survey Worker$20.51
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.11
01531Travel Clerk I$16.34
01532Travel Clerk II$18.33
01533Travel Clerk III$19.60
01611Word Processor I$17.86
01612Word Processor II$20.05
01613Word Processor III$22.43
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.38
05010Automotive Electrician$22.12
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.82
05070Automotive Worker$20.82
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.37
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.38
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.82
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.38
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.09
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.57
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.82
05310Painter, Automotive$22.12
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.82
05370Tire Repairer$18.37
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.38
07010Baker$15.98
07041Cook I$17.41
07042Cook II$19.65
07070Dishwasher$14.17
07130Food Service Worker$13.94
07210Meat Cutter$17.91
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.35
09040Furniture Handler$13.89
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.19
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.54
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.91
09130Upholsterer$22.70
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.69
11060Elevator Operator$15.69
11090Gardener$21.63
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.69
11150Janitor$15.69
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.11
11240Maid or Houseman$14.28
11260Pruner$15.74
11270Tractor Operator$20.12
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.11
11360Window Cleaner$17.05
12010Ambulance Driver$22.59
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.61
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.51
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.78
12020Dental Assistant$24.18
12025Dental Hygienist$46.11
12030EKG Technician$33.14
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.14
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.59
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.79
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.61
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.68
12100Medical Assistant$20.93
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.18
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.85
12190Medical Record Technician$21.09
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.90
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$47.09
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.47
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.28
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.76
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.93
12235Optical Dispenser$22.34
12236Optical Technician$23.79
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.75
12280Phlebotomist$18.33
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.98
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)$32.97
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.07
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.52
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.94
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.07
13041Illustrator I$18.52
13042Illustrator II$22.94
13043Illustrator III$28.07
13047Librarian$25.41
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.38
13058Library Technician$18.30
13061Media Specialist I$16.56
13062Media Specialist II$18.52
13063Media Specialist III$20.64
13071Photographer I$16.56
13072Photographer II$18.52
13073Photographer III$22.94
13074Photographer IV$28.07
13075Photographer V$33.96
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$16.80
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.81
14041Computer Operator I$18.99
14042Computer Operator II$21.14
14043Computer Operator III$23.67
14044Computer Operator IV$26.20
14045Computer Operator V$29.01
14071Computer Programmer I$23.94
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.99
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.20
14170System Support Specialist$29.14
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$44.41
15060Educational Technologist$31.09
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$53.23
15080Graphic Artist$24.15
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$53.23
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$53.23
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$53.23
15090Technical Instructor$26.26
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$32.12
15110Test Proctor$21.20
15120Tutor$21.20
16010Assembler$11.81
16030Counter Attendant$11.81
16040Dry Cleaner$14.51
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.81
16090Presser, Hand$11.81
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.81
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.81
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.81
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.38
16220Tailor$16.25
16250Washer, Machine$12.59
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$23.35
19040Tool And Die Maker$28.65
21020Forklift Operator$18.67
21030Material Coordinator$23.16
21040Material Expediter$23.16
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.99
21071Order Filler$15.94
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.67
21110Shipping Packer$17.94
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.94
21140Store Worker I$15.13
21150Stock Clerk$19.93
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.67
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.67
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$23.40
23120Bicycle Repairer$19.60
23125Cable Splicer$32.51
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.00
23140Carpet Layer$22.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$24.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.21
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.78
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.36
23260Fabric Worker$20.88
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.67
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$19.60
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.06
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.28
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.27
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.83
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.24
23391Gunsmith I$19.60
23392Gunsmith II$22.12
23393Gunsmith III$24.68
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$24.72
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.14
23460Instrument Mechanic$24.68
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$23.40
23470Laborer$16.99
23510Locksmith$23.40
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$26.11
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.89
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$16.78
23591Metrology Technician I$24.68
23592Metrology Technician II$25.96
23593Metrology Technician III$27.23
23640Millwright$25.56
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.35
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.96
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.61
23810Plumber, Maintenance$23.29
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$24.68
23850Rigger$24.68
23870Scale Mechanic$22.12
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.65
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.84
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.73
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.26
23950Telephone Lineman$24.78
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.67
23965Well Driller$24.67
23970Woodcraft Worker$24.68
23980Woodworker$19.60
24550Case Manager$19.91
24570Child Care Attendant$13.44
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.77
24610Chore Aide$13.87
24630Homemaker$19.91
25010Boiler Tender$25.04
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.99
25070Stationary Engineer$25.04
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.55
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.99
27004Alarm Monitor$22.62
27007Baggage Inspector$16.29
27008Corrections Officer$20.77
27010Court Security Officer$19.39
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.22
27040Detention Officer$20.77
27070Firefighter$16.44
27101Guard I$16.29
27102Guard II$18.22
27131Police Officer I$24.83
27132Police Officer II$27.60
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.92
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.02
28043Carnival Worker$11.33
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.67
28310Lifeguard$11.34
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.89
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.25
28515Recreation Specialist$25.88
28630Sports Official$16.63
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.94
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.94
29020Hatch Tender$25.94
29030Line Handler$25.94
29041Stevedore I$24.49
29042Stevedore II$27.44
30021Archeological Technician I$19.05
30022Archeological Technician II$21.31
30023Archeological Technician III$26.40
30030Cartographic Technician$26.40
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.22
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.24
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.30
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.05
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.31
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.77
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.24
30081Engineering Technician I$18.22
30082Engineering Technician II$20.45
30083Engineering Technician III$22.87
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.33
30085Engineering Technician V$34.65
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.94
30090Environmental Technician$24.79
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.40
30210Laboratory Technician$24.48
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.24
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.30
30240Mathematical Technician$26.40
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.76
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.43
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.00
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.57
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.30
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.40
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.30
30461Technical Writer I$26.40
30462Technical Writer II$32.30
30463Technical Writer III$39.07
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$29.24
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.57
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.40
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$13.81
31030Bus Driver$19.94
31043Driver Courier$18.84
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.05
31310Taxi Driver$14.17
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.22
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.54
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.05
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.05
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$13.32
99050Desk Clerk$14.06
99095Embalmer$30.88
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.20
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.49
99260Marketing Analyst$31.21
99310Mortician$30.88
99410Pest Controller$21.15
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$17.67
99711Recycling Specialist$21.05
99730Refuse Collector$15.98
99810Sales Clerk$14.43
99820School Crossing Guard$16.83
99830Survey Party Chief$28.27
99831Surveying Aide$16.72
99832Surveying Technician$22.93
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.