Prevailing wage rates in Pender County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260015, 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$12.20$1.43$13.63
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$19.64$4.54$24.18
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 Pender County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of New Hanover and Pender

Wage determination 2015-4397, revision 33, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.75
01111General Clerk I$15.46
07010Baker$16.55
07130Food Service Worker$15.30
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.40
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.36
11090Gardener$23.86
11150Janitor$16.87
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.63
11240Maid or Houseman$14.57
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.21
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.77
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.00
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.96
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.04
23470Laborer$17.87
27101Guard I$17.77
27102Guard II$19.88
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.00
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.79
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.75
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.92
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.28
01020Administrative Assistant$30.26
01035Court Reporter$20.55
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.96
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.33
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.32
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.58
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.18
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.34
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.72
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.72
01111General Clerk I$15.46
01112General Clerk II$16.87
01113General Clerk III$18.93
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.90
01141Messenger Courier$17.95
01191Order Clerk I$17.46
01192Order Clerk II$19.06
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.27
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.45
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.80
01270Production Control Clerk$23.74
01290Rental Clerk$18.22
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.37
01311Secretary I$18.37
01312Secretary II$20.55
01313Secretary III$22.90
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.97
01410Supply Technician$30.26
01420Survey Worker$19.68
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.78
01531Travel Clerk I$16.01
01532Travel Clerk II$17.49
01533Travel Clerk III$19.57
01611Word Processor I$16.37
01612Word Processor II$18.37
01613Word Processor III$20.55
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.34
05010Automotive Electrician$21.88
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.47
05070Automotive Worker$20.47
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.77
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.12
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.47
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.12
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.13
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.16
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.47
05310Painter, Automotive$21.88
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.47
05370Tire Repairer$16.85
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.12
07010Baker$16.55
07041Cook I$17.33
07042Cook II$19.96
07070Dishwasher$14.36
07130Food Service Worker$15.30
07210Meat Cutter$18.69
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.40
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.79
09040Furniture Handler$13.08
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.79
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.07
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.08
09130Upholsterer$21.79
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.36
11060Elevator Operator$16.87
11090Gardener$23.86
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.87
11150Janitor$16.87
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.63
11240Maid or Houseman$14.57
11260Pruner$15.66
11270Tractor Operator$21.66
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.63
11360Window Cleaner$18.99
12010Ambulance Driver$23.43
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.33
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.64
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.45
12020Dental Assistant$24.57
12025Dental Hygienist$46.49
12030EKG Technician$33.96
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.96
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.43
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.43
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.33
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.48
12100Medical Assistant$20.19
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.94
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.45
12190Medical Record Technician$20.64
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.84
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.24
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.17
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.81
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.16
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.13
12235Optical Dispenser$25.76
12236Optical Technician$24.43
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.33
12280Phlebotomist$18.82
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.31
12311Registered Nurse I$26.30
12312Registered Nurse II$32.17
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.17
12314Registered Nurse III$38.93
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$38.93
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.66
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.86
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.69
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.29
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.61
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.77
13041Illustrator I$22.29
13042Illustrator II$27.61
13043Illustrator III$33.77
13047Librarian$30.58
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.03
13058Library Technician$23.73
13061Media Specialist I$19.93
13062Media Specialist II$22.29
13063Media Specialist III$24.84
13071Photographer I$18.12
13072Photographer II$20.27
13073Photographer III$25.11
13074Photographer IV$30.72
13075Photographer V$37.18
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.63
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.58
14041Computer Operator I$20.17
14042Computer Operator II$22.57
14043Computer Operator III$25.17
14044Computer Operator IV$27.95
14045Computer Operator V$30.96
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.17
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.95
14170System Support Specialist$30.96
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.42
15060Educational Technologist$30.78
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.05
15080Graphic Artist$26.31
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.05
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.05
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.05
15090Technical Instructor$24.50
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.97
15110Test Proctor$19.78
15120Tutor$19.78
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)$25.75
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.61
21020Forklift Operator$20.29
21030Material Coordinator$23.74
21040Material Expediter$23.74
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.87
21071Order Filler$16.97
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.29
21110Shipping Packer$19.05
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.05
21140Store Worker I$15.10
21150Stock Clerk$21.47
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.29
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.29
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.77
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.37
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.21
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.77
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.27
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.69
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.70
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.37
23080Aircraft Worker$24.97
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.59
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.92
23125Cable Splicer$36.44
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.44
23140Carpet Layer$24.09
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.00
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.96
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.99
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.83
23260Fabric Worker$22.55
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$24.34
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.92
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.61
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$19.69
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.04
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.21
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.37
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.97
23391Gunsmith I$20.92
23392Gunsmith II$24.09
23393Gunsmith III$27.21
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.44
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.17
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.21
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.75
23470Laborer$17.87
23510Locksmith$25.75
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.98
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.44
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.88
23591Metrology Technician I$27.21
23592Metrology Technician II$28.71
23593Metrology Technician III$30.16
23640Millwright$29.78
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.22
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.37
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.65
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.11
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.21
23850Rigger$27.21
23870Scale Mechanic$24.09
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.79
23910Small Engine Mechanic$21.91
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.47
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.14
23950Telephone Lineman$28.59
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.44
23965Well Driller$27.21
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.21
23980Woodworker$20.92
24550Case Manager$23.21
24570Child Care Attendant$13.96
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.11
24610Chore Aide$15.16
24630Homemaker$23.21
25010Boiler Tender$29.33
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.75
25070Stationary Engineer$29.33
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.46
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.75
27004Alarm Monitor$21.69
27007Baggage Inspector$17.77
27008Corrections Officer$23.47
27010Court Security Officer$20.29
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.88
27040Detention Officer$23.47
27070Firefighter$17.40
27101Guard I$17.77
27102Guard II$19.88
27131Police Officer I$23.19
27132Police Officer II$25.77
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.99
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.61
28043Carnival Worker$11.56
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.62
28310Lifeguard$13.01
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.19
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.66
28515Recreation Specialist$28.91
28630Sports Official$19.27
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.28
29010Blocker And Bracer$34.05
29020Hatch Tender$34.05
29030Line Handler$34.05
29041Stevedore I$31.87
29042Stevedore II$36.40
30021Archeological Technician I$20.88
30022Archeological Technician II$23.36
30023Archeological Technician III$28.94
30030Cartographic Technician$28.94
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.26
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.05
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.40
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.88
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.36
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.05
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.05
30081Engineering Technician I$17.82
30082Engineering Technician II$20.00
30083Engineering Technician III$22.37
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.73
30085Engineering Technician V$33.91
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.03
30090Environmental Technician$22.51
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.94
30210Laboratory Technician$26.72
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.05
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.40
30240Mathematical Technician$28.94
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.03
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.53
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.91
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.23
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.40
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.94
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.40
30461Technical Writer I$30.44
30462Technical Writer II$37.24
30463Technical Writer III$45.07
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$32.05
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.99
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.94
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.89
31030Bus Driver$20.25
31043Driver Courier$17.06
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.00
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.03
31310Taxi Driver$14.19
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.79
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.25
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$23.49
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$23.49
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.71
99050Desk Clerk$14.51
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.64
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.57
99260Marketing Analyst$33.40
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$18.23
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$24.50
99711Recycling Specialist$30.09
99730Refuse Collector$21.76
99810Sales Clerk$14.80
99820School Crossing Guard$16.61
99830Survey Party Chief$30.03
99831Surveying Aide$17.76
99832Surveying Technician$24.36
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.05
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.24
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.05

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.