Prevailing Wages in Chowan County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Chowan County, North Carolina run $9.30 to $28.11 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 $14.47, and among the 7 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.67. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.35
Base Rate: $18.69 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $12.42
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.85
Base Rate: $10.85
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.12
Base Rate: $10.12
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.48
Base Rate: $21.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $17.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.99
Base Rate: $12.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $13.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $18.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $9.30
Base Rate: $9.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.87
Base Rate: $11.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.48
Base Rate: $10.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.35
Base Rate: $10.35
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Chowan County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $28.11
Base Rate: $19.38 | Fringe: $8.73
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.44
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Chowan County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.03
Base Rate: $14.64 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Chowan County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.21 | Fringe: $0.41
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Chowan 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 Chowan County, North Carolina runs from $9.30 to $28.11 per hour, median $14.47. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Chowan 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 Chowan 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.