Prevailing Wages in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Cabarrus County, North Carolina run $9.84 to $53.04 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 45 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $15.71, and among the 21 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.18. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $40.20
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $11.20
#federal – Electrician in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $45.97
Base Rate: $32.31 | Fringe: $13.66
#federal – Ironworker in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Pipefitter in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.44
Base Rate: $33.96 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.25
Base Rate: $30.74 | Fringe: $16.51
#federal – Bricklayer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.62
Base Rate: $18.62
#federal – Carpenter in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.98
Base Rate: $17.51 | Fringe: $0.47
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.15
Base Rate: $15.15
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.15
Base Rate: $13.15
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Electrician, Includes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms and Sound and Communication Systems in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.58
Base Rate: $17.40 | Fringe: $2.18
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct and Pipe Installation) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $17.79 | Fringe: $1.82
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (Installation of HVAC Unit Only) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $17.90 | Fringe: $1.82
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.71
Base Rate: $15.71
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $11.17
Base Rate: $11.17
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.09
Base Rate: $11.55 | Fringe: $0.54
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.22
Base Rate: $13.22
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.30
Base Rate: $13.30
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.62
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $0.60
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.50
Base Rate: $18.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $20.06
Base Rate: $18.50 | Fringe: $1.56
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.83
Base Rate: $15.83
#federal – Operator: Loader in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.45
Base Rate: $17.45
#federal – Operator: Roller in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Painter: Spray in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.06
Base Rate: $14.06
#federal – Plumber in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.04
Base Rate: $18.04
#federal – Roofer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.71
Base Rate: $13.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.90
Base Rate: $14.90
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.77
Base Rate: $14.77
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $13.98 | Fringe: $0.69
#federal – Electrician in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.54
Base Rate: $15.41 | Fringe: $3.13
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.58
Base Rate: $11.22 | Fringe: $1.36
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.29
Base Rate: $12.79 | Fringe: $2.50
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.15
Base Rate: $15.96 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.63
Base Rate: $14.63
#federal – Operator: Loader in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.67
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $2.67
#federal – Truck Driver in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.16
Base Rate: $13.80 | Fringe: $1.36
#federal – Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.04
Base Rate: $38.38 | Fringe: $14.66
#federal – Oiler & Fireman (Hydraulic Dredges Under 20"") in Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.84
Base Rate: $8.11 | Fringe: $1.73
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 45 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Cabarrus County, North Carolina runs from $9.84 to $53.04 per hour, median $15.71. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Residential 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 Cabarrus 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.