Prevailing Wages in Haywood County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Haywood County, North Carolina run $10.00 to $26.82 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 Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.93
Base Rate: $20.93
#federal – Carpenter in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.40
Base Rate: $14.40
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $18.79 | Fringe: $2.62
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.34
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.76
Base Rate: $11.76
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.04
Base Rate: $11.04
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.90
Base Rate: $11.90
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.09
Base Rate: $13.09
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $0.22
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.28
Base Rate: $16.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.51
Base Rate: $14.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.19
Base Rate: $18.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.69
Base Rate: $18.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.19
Base Rate: $19.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.07
Base Rate: $21.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $19.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.12
Base Rate: $15.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $12.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.91
Base Rate: $17.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $15.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.95
Base Rate: $11.95
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.05
Base Rate: $15.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.99
Base Rate: $11.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.92
Base Rate: $17.84 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.15
Base Rate: $16.08 | Fringe: $0.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.51 | Fringe: $0.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.86
Base Rate: $12.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.38
Base Rate: $20.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Haywood 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 Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Haywood County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Haywood County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Carpenter in Haywood County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $26.82
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $6.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Haywood County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.79
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Haywood 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 Haywood County, North Carolina runs from $10.00 to $26.82 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 Haywood 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 Haywood 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.