Prevailing wage rates in Wayne County, North Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NC20260012, 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$10.20$0.00$10.20
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.94$0.00$17.94
Carpenter$20.54$3.21$23.75
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 NC20260110, 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$10.44$0.00$10.44
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 Wayne County, North Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: North Carolina Counties of Wayne

Wage determination 2015-4379, revision 34, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.50
01111General Clerk I$15.53
07010Baker$17.52
07130Food Service Worker$13.52
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.28
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.41
11090Gardener$22.13
11150Janitor$16.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.51
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.99
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.91
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.36
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.97
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.03
23470Laborer$16.70
27101Guard I$17.16
27102Guard II$19.20
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.77
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.34
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.50
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.64
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.97
01020Administrative Assistant$25.02
01035Court Reporter$22.28
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.86
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.31
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.43
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.26
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.75
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.02
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.75
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.75
01111General Clerk I$15.53
01112General Clerk II$16.95
01113General Clerk III$19.02
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.84
01141Messenger Courier$14.46
01191Order Clerk I$16.26
01192Order Clerk II$17.75
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.49
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.68
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.05
01270Production Control Clerk$26.66
01290Rental Clerk$17.97
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.91
01311Secretary I$19.91
01312Secretary II$22.28
01313Secretary III$24.84
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.45
01410Supply Technician$25.02
01420Survey Worker$22.28
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.69
01531Travel Clerk I$17.53
01532Travel Clerk II$18.49
01533Travel Clerk III$19.46
01611Word Processor I$17.75
01612Word Processor II$19.91
01613Word Processor III$22.28
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$21.79
05010Automotive Electrician$20.90
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.67
05070Automotive Worker$19.67
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.36
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.09
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.67
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.09
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.15
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.54
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.67
05310Painter, Automotive$20.90
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.67
05370Tire Repairer$16.61
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.09
07010Baker$17.52
07041Cook I$18.33
07042Cook II$20.77
07070Dishwasher$13.17
07130Food Service Worker$13.52
07210Meat Cutter$17.97
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.28
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$27.52
09040Furniture Handler$18.08
09080Furniture Refinisher$27.52
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.26
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.40
09130Upholsterer$27.52
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.41
11060Elevator Operator$16.27
11090Gardener$22.13
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.27
11150Janitor$16.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.51
11240Maid or Houseman$13.49
11260Pruner$16.11
11270Tractor Operator$20.59
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.51
11360Window Cleaner$17.68
12010Ambulance Driver$22.02
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.07
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.76
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.24
12020Dental Assistant$23.18
12025Dental Hygienist$40.07
12030EKG Technician$39.50
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.50
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.02
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.30
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.07
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.07
12100Medical Assistant$18.37
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.30
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.12
12190Medical Record Technician$21.39
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.30
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.30
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.31
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.10
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.57
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.72
12235Optical Dispenser$26.07
12236Optical Technician$23.30
12250Pharmacy Technician$19.95
12280Phlebotomist$22.41
12305Radiologic Technologist$31.14
12311Registered Nurse I$26.87
12312Registered Nurse II$32.87
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.87
12314Registered Nurse III$39.78
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.78
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.68
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.29
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.39
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.82
13012Exhibits Specialist II$24.55
13013Exhibits Specialist III$30.04
13041Illustrator I$19.82
13042Illustrator II$24.55
13043Illustrator III$30.04
13047Librarian$27.19
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.78
13058Library Technician$19.82
13061Media Specialist I$17.71
13062Media Specialist II$19.82
13063Media Specialist III$22.09
13071Photographer I$17.71
13072Photographer II$19.82
13073Photographer III$24.55
13074Photographer IV$30.04
13075Photographer V$36.33
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.82
13110Video Teleconference Technician$17.71
14041Computer Operator I$14.20
14042Computer Operator II$15.88
14043Computer Operator III$18.75
14044Computer Operator IV$19.68
14045Computer Operator V$21.79
14071Computer Programmer I$22.75
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$14.20
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$19.68
14170System Support Specialist$22.33
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.60
15060Educational Technologist$28.83
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$51.06
15080Graphic Artist$26.95
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$51.06
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$51.06
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$51.06
15090Technical Instructor$22.03
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.95
15110Test Proctor$17.79
15120Tutor$17.79
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)$27.52
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.76
21020Forklift Operator$18.47
21030Material Coordinator$26.66
21040Material Expediter$26.66
21050Material Handling Laborer$16.70
21071Order Filler$16.27
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$18.47
21110Shipping Packer$17.60
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.60
21140Store Worker I$15.13
21150Stock Clerk$19.93
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$18.47
21410Warehouse Specialist$18.47
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$38.91
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.05
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.99
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$38.91
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$40.82
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.09
23050Aircraft, Painter$35.00
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.05
23080Aircraft Worker$32.95
23110Appliance Mechanic$27.52
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.85
23125Cable Splicer$41.30
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.00
23140Carpet Layer$25.89
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.36
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.97
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$27.60
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$29.17
23260Fabric Worker$24.40
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.08
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.85
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$29.08
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.85
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.03
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.99
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.05
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$32.95
23391Gunsmith I$22.85
23392Gunsmith II$25.89
23393Gunsmith III$29.08
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.94
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.68
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.08
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.52
23470Laborer$16.70
23510Locksmith$27.52
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.94
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.36
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.24
23591Metrology Technician I$29.08
23592Metrology Technician II$30.58
23593Metrology Technician III$32.10
23640Millwright$29.08
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.52
23760Painter, Maintenance$20.10
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.04
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.64
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.08
23850Rigger$29.08
23870Scale Mechanic$25.89
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.08
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.89
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.08
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.58
23950Telephone Lineman$29.08
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.23
23965Well Driller$29.08
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.08
23980Woodworker$22.85
24550Case Manager$20.52
24570Child Care Attendant$14.23
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.75
24610Chore Aide$14.92
24630Homemaker$20.52
25010Boiler Tender$25.64
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.99
25070Stationary Engineer$25.64
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.77
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.99
27004Alarm Monitor$19.20
27007Baggage Inspector$17.16
27008Corrections Officer$19.73
27010Court Security Officer$20.04
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.20
27040Detention Officer$19.73
27070Firefighter$18.83
27101Guard I$17.16
27102Guard II$19.20
27131Police Officer I$23.17
27132Police Officer II$25.74
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.79
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.96
28043Carnival Worker$12.36
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.58
28310Lifeguard$18.33
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.02
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.02
28515Recreation Specialist$28.51
28630Sports Official$18.33
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.22
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.89
29020Hatch Tender$25.89
29030Line Handler$25.89
29041Stevedore I$24.40
29042Stevedore II$27.52
30021Archeological Technician I$15.11
30022Archeological Technician II$18.98
30023Archeological Technician III$22.25
30030Cartographic Technician$22.36
30040Civil Engineering Technician$19.11
30051Cryogenic Technician I$22.33
30052Cryogenic Technician II$24.67
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$15.11
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$16.96
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$18.98
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$22.83
30081Engineering Technician I$14.39
30082Engineering Technician II$16.14
30083Engineering Technician III$18.06
30084Engineering Technician IV$22.38
30085Engineering Technician V$27.38
30086Engineering Technician VI$33.12
30090Environmental Technician$19.53
30095Evidence Control Specialist$20.16
30210Laboratory Technician$22.43
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$22.33
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$24.67
30240Mathematical Technician$22.25
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.99
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.72
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.35
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.99
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$24.67
30390Photo-Optics Technician$21.48
30395Radiation Control Technician$24.67
30461Technical Writer I$21.77
30462Technical Writer II$26.63
30463Technical Writer III$32.22
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$22.33
30502Weather Forecaster II$27.16
30621Weather Observer, Senior$20.69
31010Airplane Pilot$37.37
31020Bus Aide$14.51
31030Bus Driver$19.59
31043Driver Courier$17.06
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.77
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.04
31310Taxi Driver$14.96
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.34
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.59
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$22.66
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$22.66
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.22
99030Cashier$13.06
99050Desk Clerk$12.94
99095Embalmer$30.88
99130Flight Follower$30.88
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.51
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.12
99260Marketing Analyst$31.81
99310Mortician$30.88
99410Pest Controller$24.69
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.23
99710Recycling Laborer$19.60
99711Recycling Specialist$22.94
99730Refuse Collector$18.04
99810Sales Clerk$14.40
99820School Crossing Guard$16.83
99830Survey Party Chief$26.85
99831Surveying Aide$15.89
99832Surveying Technician$21.78
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.