Prevailing Wages in Jackson County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Jackson County, North Carolina run $10.00 to $24.66 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 $14.98, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.83. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.83
Base Rate: $21.83
#federal – Carpenter in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.58
Base Rate: $19.19 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technican) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Ironworker in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.23
Base Rate: $12.23
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.68
Base Rate: $10.68
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $13.43
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.22
Base Rate: $12.22
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.85
Base Rate: $15.85
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.20
Base Rate: $16.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.89
Base Rate: $13.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.97
Base Rate: $14.44 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.25
Base Rate: $21.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $16.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.10
Base Rate: $13.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.24
Base Rate: $19.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.38
Base Rate: $13.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.01
Base Rate: $16.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $18.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $14.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.33
Base Rate: $13.33
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $14.98 | Fringe: $0.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.53
Base Rate: $11.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.79
Base Rate: $20.79
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.73
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.72
Base Rate: $11.72
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Bricklayer in Jackson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Jackson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.85
Base Rate: $15.60 | Fringe: $2.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Jackson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.41
Base Rate: $14.28 | Fringe: $1.13
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jackson 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 Jackson County, North Carolina runs from $10.00 to $24.66 per hour, median $14.98. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.