Prevailing wage rates in Nash County, North Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Nash 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 Nash 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 Heavy

Wage determination NC20260080, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$13.12$1.89$15.01
Operator: Loader$15.13$2.79$17.92
Operator: Bulldozer$14.63$0.00$14.63
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.16$3.18$19.34
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.70$2.04$14.74
Laborer: Common Or General$10.35$2.84$13.19
Electrician$15.41$3.13$18.54
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$13.98$0.69$14.67

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NC20260090, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,001 Lbs Or Greater)$12.37$0.00$12.37
Truck Driver (Gvwr Of 26,000 Or Less)$11.12$0.00$11.12
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$15.36$0.00$15.36
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$17.55$0.00$17.55
Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator)$14.52$0.00$14.52
Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine)$16.50$0.00$16.50
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough)$11.35$0.00$11.35
Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish)$12.71$0.00$12.71
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other)$11.36$0.00$11.36
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish)$13.85$0.00$13.85
Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown)$12.45$0.00$12.45
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete)$18.20$0.00$18.20
Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt)$15.59$0.00$15.59
Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment)$12.11$0.00$12.11
Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser)$13.55$0.00$13.55
Power Equipment Operator (Off-Road Hauler/Water Tanker)$11.36$0.00$11.36
Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (Shuttle Buggy))$15.18$0.00$15.18
Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards)$14.14$0.00$14.14
Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards Or Less)$13.76$0.00$13.76
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough)$14.62$0.00$14.62
Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine)$18.47$0.00$18.47
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough)$14.00$0.00$14.00
Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine)$16.60$0.00$16.60
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure)$21.14$0.00$21.14
Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock)$14.38$0.00$14.38
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain)$20.67$0.00$20.67
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other)$20.08$0.00$20.08
Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks)$20.54$0.00$20.54
Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover)$20.34$2.30$22.64
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough)$14.34$0.00$14.34
Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine)$17.04$0.00$17.04
Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor)$11.85$0.00$11.85
Painter (Bridge)$24.57$0.00$24.57
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.17$0.00$12.17
Laborer: Common Or General$10.20$0.00$10.20
Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer)$14.89$0.00$14.89
Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer)$12.87$0.00$12.87
Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender)$12.54$0.00$12.54
Laborer (Carpenter Tender)$12.88$0.00$12.88
Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman)$14.33$0.00$14.33
Laborer (Asphalt Raker And Spreader)$12.46$0.00$12.46
Ironworker$16.02$0.00$16.02
Electrician (Telecommunications Technician)$16.79$0.63$17.42
Electrician (Electrician)$17.97$0.00$17.97
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.48$0.00$14.48
Carpenter$13.72$0.00$13.72
Blaster$21.04$0.00$21.04

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NC20260119, 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$14.60$0.00$14.60
Plumber$17.12$1.18$18.30
Painter: Spray$9.87$0.00$9.87
Painter (Brush And Roller)$11.36$0.00$11.36
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$12.78$0.00$12.78
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$16.04$0.97$17.01
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.63$0.00$14.63
Carpenter$17.50$0.00$17.50
Bricklayer$18.62$0.00$18.62

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260125, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$31.07$13.36$44.43
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$23.66$6.60$30.26
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$16.00$0.00$16.00
Operator: Bulldozer$17.77$3.01$20.78
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.45$0.00$19.45
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.26$0.00$15.26
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$13.52$0.00$13.52
Laborer: Common Or General$10.88$0.00$10.88
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.86$0.00$17.86
Carpenter$19.68$3.15$22.83
Bricklayer$19.37$0.00$19.37

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Nash County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Edgecombe and Nash

Wage determination 2015-4395, revision 33, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.66
01111General Clerk I$16.25
07010Baker$18.14
07130Food Service Worker$13.87
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.58
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.38
11090Gardener$22.91
11150Janitor$14.86
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.86
11240Maid or Houseman$13.33
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.86
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.26
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.01
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.38
23470Laborer$17.57
27101Guard I$19.92
27102Guard II$22.35
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.23
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.72
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.66
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.82
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.17
01020Administrative Assistant$33.67
01035Court Reporter$21.23
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.88
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.33
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.45
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.34
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.83
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.61
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.91
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.91
01111General Clerk I$16.25
01112General Clerk II$17.74
01113General Clerk III$19.90
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.66
01141Messenger Courier$14.09
01191Order Clerk I$17.51
01192Order Clerk II$19.11
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.17
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.45
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.92
01270Production Control Clerk$29.03
01290Rental Clerk$17.42
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.98
01311Secretary I$18.98
01312Secretary II$21.23
01313Secretary III$23.66
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.10
01410Supply Technician$33.67
01420Survey Worker$19.21
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.69
01531Travel Clerk I$16.41
01532Travel Clerk II$18.41
01533Travel Clerk III$19.46
01611Word Processor I$16.91
01612Word Processor II$18.98
01613Word Processor III$21.23
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.17
05010Automotive Electrician$20.57
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.55
05070Automotive Worker$19.55
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.15
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.87
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.55
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.87
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.92
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.35
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.55
05310Painter, Automotive$20.64
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.55
05370Tire Repairer$17.15
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.87
07010Baker$18.14
07041Cook I$15.74
07042Cook II$17.94
07070Dishwasher$13.24
07130Food Service Worker$13.87
07210Meat Cutter$17.17
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.58
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.38
09040Furniture Handler$15.18
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.38
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.04
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.78
09130Upholsterer$23.38
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.38
11060Elevator Operator$14.86
11090Gardener$22.91
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.86
11150Janitor$14.86
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.86
11240Maid or Houseman$13.33
11260Pruner$16.32
11270Tractor Operator$21.27
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.86
11360Window Cleaner$16.27
12010Ambulance Driver$21.21
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.77
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.72
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.42
12020Dental Assistant$23.31
12025Dental Hygienist$42.49
12030EKG Technician$38.91
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.91
12040Emergency Medical Technician$21.21
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.92
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.77
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.85
12100Medical Assistant$19.21
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.48
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.46
12190Medical Record Technician$22.89
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.92
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.83
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.75
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.59
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.10
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.31
12235Optical Dispenser$26.26
12236Optical Technician$23.92
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.57
12280Phlebotomist$19.07
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.70
12311Registered Nurse I$27.83
12312Registered Nurse II$34.03
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.03
12314Registered Nurse III$41.18
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.18
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.37
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.16
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.64
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.44
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.54
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.52
13041Illustrator I$19.49
13042Illustrator II$24.14
13043Illustrator III$29.54
13047Librarian$25.56
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.10
13058Library Technician$18.13
13061Media Specialist I$16.65
13062Media Specialist II$18.63
13063Media Specialist III$20.78
13071Photographer I$16.04
13072Photographer II$17.95
13073Photographer III$22.23
13074Photographer IV$27.19
13075Photographer V$32.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.71
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.81
14041Computer Operator I$18.79
14042Computer Operator II$21.01
14043Computer Operator III$23.42
14044Computer Operator IV$26.04
14045Computer Operator V$28.83
14071Computer Programmer I$21.98
14072Computer Programmer II$25.63
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.79
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.14
14170System Support Specialist$28.83
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.53
15060Educational Technologist$28.58
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.58
15080Graphic Artist$28.10
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.58
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.58
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.58
15090Technical Instructor$24.81
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.35
15110Test Proctor$20.03
15120Tutor$20.03
16010Assembler$11.79
16030Counter Attendant$11.79
16040Dry Cleaner$13.92
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.79
16090Presser, Hand$11.79
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.79
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.79
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.79
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.56
16220Tailor$15.24
16250Washer, Machine$12.51
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$25.35
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.03
21020Forklift Operator$18.96
21030Material Coordinator$29.03
21040Material Expediter$29.03
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.57
21071Order Filler$16.85
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.96
21110Shipping Packer$19.04
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.04
21140Store Worker I$14.48
21150Stock Clerk$19.37
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.96
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.96
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$28.26
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.54
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.86
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$28.26
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.57
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.56
23050Aircraft, Painter$25.35
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.54
23080Aircraft Worker$24.01
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.35
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.07
23125Cable Splicer$30.22
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.83
23140Carpet Layer$24.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.19
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.01
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$25.35
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$26.86
23260Fabric Worker$22.54
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.86
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.07
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.86
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.07
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.38
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.86
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.54
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.01
23391Gunsmith I$21.07
23392Gunsmith II$24.01
23393Gunsmith III$26.86
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$25.31
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.72
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.86
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.35
23470Laborer$17.57
23510Locksmith$25.35
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.02
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.37
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.56
23591Metrology Technician I$26.86
23592Metrology Technician II$28.26
23593Metrology Technician III$29.57
23640Millwright$26.86
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.35
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.42
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.47
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.86
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.86
23850Rigger$26.86
23870Scale Mechanic$24.01
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.86
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.61
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.09
23950Telephone Lineman$26.86
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.72
23965Well Driller$26.86
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.86
23980Woodworker$21.07
24550Case Manager$18.80
24570Child Care Attendant$13.52
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.87
24610Chore Aide$13.90
24630Homemaker$18.80
25010Boiler Tender$26.04
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.57
25070Stationary Engineer$26.04
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.96
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.57
27004Alarm Monitor$21.18
27007Baggage Inspector$19.92
27008Corrections Officer$23.43
27010Court Security Officer$22.83
27030Detection Dog Handler$22.35
27040Detention Officer$23.43
27070Firefighter$22.22
27101Guard I$19.92
27102Guard II$22.35
27131Police Officer I$26.17
27132Police Officer II$29.08
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.77
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.99
28043Carnival Worker$12.17
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$14.62
28310Lifeguard$13.03
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$16.35
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$11.94
28515Recreation Specialist$20.26
28630Sports Official$13.03
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.36
29010Blocker And Bracer$33.44
29020Hatch Tender$33.44
29030Line Handler$33.44
29041Stevedore I$31.38
29042Stevedore II$35.30
30021Archeological Technician I$19.42
30022Archeological Technician II$21.97
30023Archeological Technician III$26.91
30030Cartographic Technician$26.91
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.91
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.80
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.90
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.42
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.72
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.21
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.80
30081Engineering Technician I$17.30
30082Engineering Technician II$19.42
30083Engineering Technician III$21.72
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.91
30085Engineering Technician V$32.90
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.81
30090Environmental Technician$26.91
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.91
30210Laboratory Technician$24.21
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.80
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.90
30240Mathematical Technician$26.91
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.63
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.27
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.81
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.33
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.90
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.91
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.90
30461Technical Writer I$26.91
30462Technical Writer II$32.90
30463Technical Writer III$39.81
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$29.80
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.25
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.91
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$14.37
31030Bus Driver$19.55
31043Driver Courier$16.45
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.23
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.02
31310Taxi Driver$14.03
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.72
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.95
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.12
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.12
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$12.79
99050Desk Clerk$16.49
99095Embalmer$36.45
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.65
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.24
99260Marketing Analyst$33.04
99310Mortician$36.45
99410Pest Controller$23.74
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$14.49
99711Recycling Specialist$17.17
99730Refuse Collector$13.34
99810Sales Clerk$13.86
99820School Crossing Guard$16.16
99830Survey Party Chief$25.14
99831Surveying Aide$12.51
99832Surveying Technician$24.79
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.07
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.86
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.07

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.