Prevailing wage rates in Onslow County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260010, 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$16.33$3.11$19.44
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$11.98$0.81$12.79
Form Worker$14.51$1.88$16.39
Electrician$22.15$5.93$28.08
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.72$0.00$16.72
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$18.11$2.63$20.74
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 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 NC20260112, 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$18.06$0.00$18.06
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$12.53$0.00$12.53
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
Floor Layer: Soft Floors$12.87$0.00$12.87
Electrician, Includes Low Voltage Wiring$19.15$0.00$19.15
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.08$0.00$17.08
Carpenter$15.28$0.00$15.28
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 Onslow County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Onslow

Wage determination 2015-4389, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.44
01111General Clerk I$15.21
07010Baker$14.62
07130Food Service Worker$13.42
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.28
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.46
11090Gardener$23.82
11150Janitor$15.36
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.60
11240Maid or Houseman$13.77
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.47
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.31
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.20
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.85
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.43
23470Laborer$16.65
27101Guard I$17.55
27102Guard II$19.63
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$10.94
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.65
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$16.44
01012Accounting Clerk II$18.45
01013Accounting Clerk III$20.64
01020Administrative Assistant$29.50
01035Court Reporter$20.75
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.00
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.37
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.37
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.23
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.71
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.80
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.53
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.53
01111General Clerk I$15.21
01112General Clerk II$16.60
01113General Clerk III$18.62
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.14
01141Messenger Courier$13.47
01191Order Clerk I$15.15
01192Order Clerk II$16.53
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.33
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.63
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.12
01270Production Control Clerk$22.78
01290Rental Clerk$16.87
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.55
01311Secretary I$18.55
01312Secretary II$20.75
01313Secretary III$23.14
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.49
01410Supply Technician$29.50
01420Survey Worker$17.67
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.71
01531Travel Clerk I$16.53
01532Travel Clerk II$18.55
01533Travel Clerk III$20.75
01611Word Processor I$16.53
01612Word Processor II$18.55
01613Word Processor III$20.75
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.41
05010Automotive Electrician$21.01
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.65
05070Automotive Worker$19.65
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.06
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.20
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.65
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.20
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.49
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.39
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.65
05310Painter, Automotive$21.01
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.65
05370Tire Repairer$16.54
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.20
07010Baker$14.62
07041Cook I$16.26
07042Cook II$18.73
07070Dishwasher$13.08
07130Food Service Worker$13.42
07210Meat Cutter$20.92
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.28
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.14
09040Furniture Handler$15.69
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.14
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.28
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.89
09130Upholsterer$26.14
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$13.46
11060Elevator Operator$15.36
11090Gardener$23.82
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.36
11150Janitor$15.36
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.60
11240Maid or Houseman$13.77
11260Pruner$15.63
11270Tractor Operator$21.62
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.60
11360Window Cleaner$17.28
12010Ambulance Driver$26.06
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.06
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.75
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.70
12020Dental Assistant$23.06
12025Dental Hygienist$39.61
12030EKG Technician$39.47
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.47
12040Emergency Medical Technician$26.06
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.30
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.06
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.04
12100Medical Assistant$17.99
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.88
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.32
12190Medical Record Technician$24.97
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.30
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.26
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.05
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.81
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.25
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.35
12235Optical Dispenser$26.39
12236Optical Technician$23.30
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.57
12280Phlebotomist$18.19
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.74
12311Registered Nurse I$27.52
12312Registered Nurse II$33.66
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.66
12314Registered Nurse III$40.74
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.74
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.83
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.27
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.30
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.93
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.93
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.72
13041Illustrator I$20.93
13042Illustrator II$25.93
13043Illustrator III$31.72
13047Librarian$28.72
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.67
13058Library Technician$20.93
13061Media Specialist I$18.71
13062Media Specialist II$20.93
13063Media Specialist III$23.34
13071Photographer I$18.71
13072Photographer II$20.93
13073Photographer III$25.93
13074Photographer IV$31.72
13075Photographer V$38.38
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.93
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.71
14041Computer Operator I$18.78
14042Computer Operator II$21.00
14043Computer Operator III$23.41
14044Computer Operator IV$26.02
14045Computer Operator V$28.81
14071Computer Programmer I$22.75
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.78
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.02
14170System Support Specialist$29.49
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.53
15060Educational Technologist$32.76
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.78
15080Graphic Artist$28.64
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.78
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.78
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.78
15090Technical Instructor$24.56
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.04
15110Test Proctor$19.82
15120Tutor$19.82
16010Assembler$11.07
16030Counter Attendant$11.07
16040Dry Cleaner$13.80
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.07
16090Presser, Hand$11.07
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.07
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.07
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.07
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.73
16220Tailor$15.68
16250Washer, Machine$11.96
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.14
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.09
21020Forklift Operator$18.76
21030Material Coordinator$23.63
21040Material Expediter$23.63
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.65
21071Order Filler$16.29
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.76
21110Shipping Packer$18.04
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.04
21140Store Worker I$15.10
21150Stock Clerk$21.47
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.76
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.76
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.31
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.73
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.47
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.31
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$37.10
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.35
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.67
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.73
23080Aircraft Worker$29.63
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.14
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.23
23125Cable Splicer$27.83
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.50
23140Carpet Layer$24.45
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.20
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.85
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.77
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.47
23260Fabric Worker$22.89
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.63
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.23
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.63
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.23
23370General Maintenance Worker$19.43
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$33.47
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.73
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.63
23391Gunsmith I$21.23
23392Gunsmith II$24.45
23393Gunsmith III$27.63
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.03
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.63
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.14
23470Laborer$16.65
23510Locksmith$26.14
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.70
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.68
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.19
23591Metrology Technician I$27.63
23592Metrology Technician II$29.15
23593Metrology Technician III$30.63
23640Millwright$27.63
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.14
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.57
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.04
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.59
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.63
23850Rigger$27.63
23870Scale Mechanic$24.45
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.48
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.45
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.44
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.12
23950Telephone Lineman$29.06
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$27.42
23965Well Driller$27.63
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.63
23980Woodworker$21.23
24550Case Manager$20.86
24570Child Care Attendant$14.09
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.58
24610Chore Aide$14.51
24630Homemaker$20.04
25010Boiler Tender$33.76
25040Sewage Plant Operator$31.92
25070Stationary Engineer$33.76
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.55
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$31.92
27004Alarm Monitor$20.27
27007Baggage Inspector$17.55
27008Corrections Officer$22.04
27010Court Security Officer$22.04
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.63
27040Detention Officer$22.04
27070Firefighter$23.01
27101Guard I$17.55
27102Guard II$19.63
27131Police Officer I$24.83
27132Police Officer II$27.59
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.45
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.23
28043Carnival Worker$12.62
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.49
28310Lifeguard$17.37
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.81
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.92
28515Recreation Specialist$27.02
28630Sports Official$17.37
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.14
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.45
29020Hatch Tender$24.45
29030Line Handler$24.45
29041Stevedore I$22.89
29042Stevedore II$26.14
30021Archeological Technician I$18.48
30022Archeological Technician II$20.67
30023Archeological Technician III$25.61
30030Cartographic Technician$25.61
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.43
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.36
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.32
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.48
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.67
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.04
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.36
30081Engineering Technician I$16.47
30082Engineering Technician II$18.48
30083Engineering Technician III$20.67
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.61
30085Engineering Technician V$31.32
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.89
30090Environmental Technician$25.61
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.25
30210Laboratory Technician$23.04
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.36
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.32
30240Mathematical Technician$25.61
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.48
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.85
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.07
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.22
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$30.87
30390Photo-Optics Technician$25.61
30395Radiation Control Technician$30.87
30461Technical Writer I$25.61
30462Technical Writer II$31.32
30463Technical Writer III$37.89
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$28.36
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.50
30621Weather Observer, Senior$25.61
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$12.31
31030Bus Driver$17.97
31043Driver Courier$15.11
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$10.94
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.83
31310Taxi Driver$11.92
31361Truckdriver, Light$16.65
31362Truckdriver, Medium$17.94
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$21.94
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$21.94
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.68
99050Desk Clerk$13.19
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.87
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.58
99260Marketing Analyst$28.27
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$19.47
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.72
99711Recycling Specialist$25.46
99730Refuse Collector$18.41
99810Sales Clerk$14.18
99820School Crossing Guard$17.10
99830Survey Party Chief$29.39
99831Surveying Aide$17.38
99832Surveying Technician$23.83
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.65
99841Vending Machine Repairer$30.00
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.65

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.