Prevailing Wages in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Brunswick County, North Carolina run $10.20 to $24.57 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $14.50, and among the 3 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.18
Base Rate: $15.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $15.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.11
Base Rate: $12.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.85
Base Rate: $13.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $14.52
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.12
Base Rate: $11.12
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Bricklayer in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $24.18
Base Rate: $19.64 | Fringe: $4.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Brunswick County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.72
Base Rate: $16.72
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Brunswick County, North Carolina runs from $10.20 to $24.57 per hour, median $14.50. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Brunswick County, North Carolina rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.