Prevailing Wages in Catawba County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Catawba County, North Carolina run $10.00 to $28.43 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 $15.10, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.08. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.93
Base Rate: $20.93
#federal – Carpenter in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.40
Base Rate: $14.40
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $18.79 | Fringe: $2.62
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.34
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.76
Base Rate: $11.76
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.04
Base Rate: $11.04
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.90
Base Rate: $11.90
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.09
Base Rate: $13.09
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $0.22
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.28
Base Rate: $16.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.51
Base Rate: $14.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.19
Base Rate: $18.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.69
Base Rate: $18.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.19
Base Rate: $19.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.07
Base Rate: $21.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $19.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.12
Base Rate: $15.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $12.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.91
Base Rate: $17.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $15.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.95
Base Rate: $11.95
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.05
Base Rate: $15.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.99
Base Rate: $11.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.92
Base Rate: $17.84 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.15
Base Rate: $16.08 | Fringe: $0.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.51 | Fringe: $0.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.86
Base Rate: $12.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.38
Base Rate: $20.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.81 | Fringe: $0.02
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 Lbs or Greater) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Catawba County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Catawba County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Catawba County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $28.43
Base Rate: $19.28 | Fringe: $9.15
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Catawba County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.79
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Catawba 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 Catawba County, North Carolina runs from $10.00 to $28.43 per hour, median $15.10. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Catawba 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 Catawba 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.