Prevailing Wages in Hertford County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.35
Base Rate: $18.69 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $12.42
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.85
Base Rate: $10.85
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.12
Base Rate: $10.12
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.48
Base Rate: $21.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $17.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.99
Base Rate: $12.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $13.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $18.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $9.30
Base Rate: $9.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.87
Base Rate: $11.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.48
Base Rate: $10.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.35
Base Rate: $10.35
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Hertford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $28.11
Base Rate: $19.38 | Fringe: $8.73
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Hertford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.44
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Hertford County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.03
Base Rate: $14.64 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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.