Prevailing wage rates in Wake County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260011, 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$25.00$0.00$25.00
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$14.67$2.07$16.74
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.94$0.00$17.94
Carpenter$20.48$3.12$23.60
Bricklayer$20.42$0.00$20.42

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 NC20260120, 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)$9.87$0.00$9.87
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$10.85$0.00$10.85
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, Includes Low Voltage Wiring And Alarm Installation$16.30$1.04$17.34
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.63$0.00$14.63
Carpenter$17.50$0.00$17.50
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 Wake County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Franklin and Wake

Wage determination 2015-4393, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.22
01111General Clerk I$17.46
07010Baker$17.41
07130Food Service Worker$14.21
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.61
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.58
11090Gardener$23.40
11150Janitor$16.82
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.51
11240Maid or Houseman$16.15
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$42.63
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$44.83
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.31
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.46
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.98
23470Laborer$18.50
27101Guard I$17.13
27102Guard II$19.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.63
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.16
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.22
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.57
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.13
01020Administrative Assistant$34.68
01035Court Reporter$22.42
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.46
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.96
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.15
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.64
01052Data Entry Operator II$21.43
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.45
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.73
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.73
01111General Clerk I$17.46
01112General Clerk II$19.06
01113General Clerk III$21.38
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.87
01141Messenger Courier$19.06
01191Order Clerk I$20.41
01192Order Clerk II$22.26
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.85
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.09
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.50
01270Production Control Clerk$28.38
01290Rental Clerk$18.87
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.95
01311Secretary I$19.95
01312Secretary II$22.31
01313Secretary III$24.87
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.95
01410Supply Technician$34.68
01420Survey Worker$19.55
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.89
01531Travel Clerk I$22.79
01532Travel Clerk II$25.40
01533Travel Clerk III$28.03
01611Word Processor I$17.83
01612Word Processor II$20.04
01613Word Processor III$22.42
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.26
05010Automotive Electrician$23.86
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.45
05070Automotive Worker$22.45
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.81
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.21
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.45
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.21
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.44
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$21.15
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.45
05310Painter, Automotive$23.86
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.45
05370Tire Repairer$16.92
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.21
07010Baker$17.41
07041Cook I$18.01
07042Cook II$20.41
07070Dishwasher$15.05
07130Food Service Worker$14.21
07210Meat Cutter$20.33
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.61
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.63
09040Furniture Handler$13.90
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.16
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.35
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.77
09130Upholsterer$21.77
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.58
11060Elevator Operator$16.82
11090Gardener$23.40
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.82
11150Janitor$16.82
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.51
11240Maid or Houseman$16.15
11260Pruner$17.03
11270Tractor Operator$21.77
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.51
11360Window Cleaner$18.28
12010Ambulance Driver$23.63
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.63
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.99
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.03
12020Dental Assistant$26.58
12025Dental Hygienist$47.33
12030EKG Technician$39.67
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.67
12040Emergency Medical Technician$23.63
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.69
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.63
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.81
12100Medical Assistant$22.19
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.73
12160Medical Record Clerk$23.36
12190Medical Record Technician$26.13
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.59
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$44.33
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.86
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.59
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.01
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.09
12235Optical Dispenser$27.04
12236Optical Technician$24.69
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.71
12280Phlebotomist$22.25
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.79
12311Registered Nurse I$27.57
12312Registered Nurse II$33.72
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.72
12314Registered Nurse III$40.80
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.80
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.92
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.22
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$29.01
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.97
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.45
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.80
13041Illustrator I$22.97
13042Illustrator II$28.45
13043Illustrator III$34.80
13047Librarian$31.51
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.65
13058Library Technician$20.45
13061Media Specialist I$20.53
13062Media Specialist II$22.97
13063Media Specialist III$25.61
13071Photographer I$19.78
13072Photographer II$22.13
13073Photographer III$27.41
13074Photographer IV$33.53
13075Photographer V$40.58
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.57
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.98
14041Computer Operator I$23.99
14042Computer Operator II$26.84
14043Computer Operator III$29.91
14044Computer Operator IV$33.24
14045Computer Operator V$36.82
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$23.99
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.24
14170System Support Specialist$37.29
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$43.52
15060Educational Technologist$33.33
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$52.16
15080Graphic Artist$29.71
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$52.16
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$52.16
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$52.16
15090Technical Instructor$26.55
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$32.48
15110Test Proctor$21.43
15120Tutor$21.43
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)$23.74
19040Tool And Die Maker$29.13
21020Forklift Operator$21.70
21030Material Coordinator$28.38
21040Material Expediter$28.38
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.50
21071Order Filler$16.93
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.70
21110Shipping Packer$20.82
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.82
21140Store Worker I$15.13
21150Stock Clerk$19.93
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.70
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.70
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$44.83
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$35.77
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$42.63
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$44.83
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$47.05
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$31.17
23050Aircraft, Painter$40.34
23060Aircraft Servicer$35.77
23080Aircraft Worker$37.95
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.40
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.41
23125Cable Splicer$37.95
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.43
23140Carpet Layer$26.52
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.31
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.46
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.37
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.21
23260Fabric Worker$25.00
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.65
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.41
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.04
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.79
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.98
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$42.63
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$35.77
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$37.95
23391Gunsmith I$23.41
23392Gunsmith II$26.52
23393Gunsmith III$29.78
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.02
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$24.57
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.61
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.18
23470Laborer$18.50
23510Locksmith$23.43
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.85
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.53
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.60
23591Metrology Technician I$31.61
23592Metrology Technician II$33.25
23593Metrology Technician III$34.89
23640Millwright$29.78
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.57
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.81
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.75
23810Plumber, Maintenance$29.10
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.78
23850Rigger$28.64
23870Scale Mechanic$26.52
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.00
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.68
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.60
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.13
23950Telephone Lineman$26.03
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$27.37
23965Well Driller$29.78
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.78
23980Woodworker$23.41
24550Case Manager$18.43
24570Child Care Attendant$13.79
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.21
24610Chore Aide$15.66
24630Homemaker$18.73
25010Boiler Tender$34.68
25040Sewage Plant Operator$30.81
25070Stationary Engineer$34.68
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.38
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$30.81
27004Alarm Monitor$23.99
27007Baggage Inspector$17.13
27008Corrections Officer$25.99
27010Court Security Officer$23.97
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.15
27040Detention Officer$25.99
27070Firefighter$22.14
27101Guard I$17.13
27102Guard II$19.15
27131Police Officer I$28.50
27132Police Officer II$31.66
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.77
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.09
28043Carnival Worker$13.90
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.31
28310Lifeguard$13.16
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.59
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.75
28515Recreation Specialist$26.75
28630Sports Official$17.19
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.63
29010Blocker And Bracer$33.88
29020Hatch Tender$33.88
29030Line Handler$33.88
29041Stevedore I$31.93
29042Stevedore II$36.00
30021Archeological Technician I$20.81
30022Archeological Technician II$23.27
30023Archeological Technician III$28.83
30030Cartographic Technician$28.83
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.66
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.93
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.26
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.81
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.27
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.94
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.93
30081Engineering Technician I$18.36
30082Engineering Technician II$20.60
30083Engineering Technician III$22.91
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.53
30085Engineering Technician V$34.71
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.99
30090Environmental Technician$27.52
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.83
30210Laboratory Technician$29.14
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.35
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.31
30240Mathematical Technician$34.63
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.02
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.75
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.39
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.04
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.26
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.83
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.26
30461Technical Writer I$31.39
30462Technical Writer II$38.40
30463Technical Writer III$46.45
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$31.93
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.84
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.83
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$16.59
31030Bus Driver$22.37
31043Driver Courier$17.83
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.63
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.13
31310Taxi Driver$15.58
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.16
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.46
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.06
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.06
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$14.31
99050Desk Clerk$15.00
99095Embalmer$36.45
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.32
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.69
99260Marketing Analyst$38.27
99310Mortician$36.45
99410Pest Controller$20.33
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$24.78
99711Recycling Specialist$29.14
99730Refuse Collector$22.80
99810Sales Clerk$15.91
99820School Crossing Guard$16.85
99830Survey Party Chief$24.14
99831Surveying Aide$12.02
99832Surveying Technician$23.81
99840Vending Machine Attendant$17.52
99841Vending Machine Repairer$21.34
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$17.52

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.