Prevailing Wages in Chatham County, North Carolina

Prevailing wages in Chatham County, North Carolina run $9.84 to $53.04 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 5 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $47.44, and among the 5 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $13.48. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.

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#federal – Electrician in Chatham County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $44.43
Base Rate: $31.07  |  Fringe: $13.36
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#federal – Ironworker in Chatham County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75  |  Fringe: $18.00
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#federal – Pipefitter in Chatham County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.44
Base Rate: $33.96  |  Fringe: $13.48
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#federal – Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward in Chatham County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.04
Base Rate: $38.38  |  Fringe: $14.66
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#federal – Oiler & Fireman (Hydraulic Dredges Under 20"") in Chatham 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 Chatham County, North Carolina?

There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 5 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Chatham County, North Carolina runs from $9.84 to $53.04 per hour, median $47.44. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.

Which construction types are covered in Chatham County, North Carolina?

The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy 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 Chatham 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.