Prevailing Wages in Guilford County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Guilford County, North Carolina run $12.10 to $47.75 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 $16.86, and among the 20 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.86. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $29.83
Base Rate: $20.68 | Fringe: $9.15
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.91
Base Rate: $18.11 | Fringe: $0.80
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.66
Base Rate: $18.57 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Electrician in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $45.41
Base Rate: $31.00 | Fringe: $14.41
#federal – Glazier in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Ironworker in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $12.10
Base Rate: $12.10
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.17
Base Rate: $13.17
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.26
Base Rate: $15.26
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.46
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.22
Base Rate: $19.22
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.17
Base Rate: $17.54 | Fringe: $2.63
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.75
Base Rate: $16.75
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $25.95
Base Rate: $22.68 | Fringe: $3.27
#federal – Operator: Roller in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $15.31 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Painter in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.36
Base Rate: $15.31 | Fringe: $1.05
#federal – Pipefitter in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.44
Base Rate: $33.96 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Plumber in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.75
Base Rate: $19.27 | Fringe: $2.48
#federal – Roofer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $18.26 | Fringe: $4.38
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $32.94
Base Rate: $19.67 | Fringe: $13.27
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.89
Base Rate: $20.89
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Guilford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $16.56 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Bricklayer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.62
Base Rate: $18.62
#federal – Carpenter in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.90
Base Rate: $15.90
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.62
Base Rate: $15.62
#federal – Electrician in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.37
Base Rate: $14.37
#federal – Ironworker, Ornamental in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.71
Base Rate: $15.71
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.89
Base Rate: $16.89
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.91
Base Rate: $12.91
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.00
Base Rate: $13.00
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.49
Base Rate: $13.49
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.97
Base Rate: $18.50 | Fringe: $1.47
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $20.06
Base Rate: $18.50 | Fringe: $1.56
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.83
Base Rate: $16.83
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.83
Base Rate: $15.83
#federal – Operator: Loader in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.12
Base Rate: $15.12
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.45
Base Rate: $17.45
#federal – Operator: Roller in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.70
Base Rate: $13.70
#federal – Painter: Spray in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.06
Base Rate: $15.06
#federal – Plumber in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $19.56
#federal – Roofer in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.14
Base Rate: $15.14
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.43
Base Rate: $16.43
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.61
Base Rate: $15.13 | Fringe: $0.48
#federal – Truck Driver: Semi-trailer Truck in Guilford County, North Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.77
Base Rate: $14.77
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Guilford County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $13.98 | Fringe: $0.69
#federal – Electrician in Guilford County, North Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.54
Base Rate: $15.41 | Fringe: $3.13
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Guilford 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 Guilford County, North Carolina runs from $12.10 to $47.75 per hour, median $16.86. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Guilford 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 Guilford 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.