Prevailing Wages in Johnston County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Johnston County, North Carolina run $10.20 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 $16.84, and among the 15 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $3.21. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.42
Base Rate: $20.42
#federal – Carpenter in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $23.75
Base Rate: $20.54 | Fringe: $3.21
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.94
Base Rate: $17.94
#federal – Electrician in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $44.43
Base Rate: $31.07 | Fringe: $13.36
#federal – Ironworker in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.91
Base Rate: $14.78 | Fringe: $2.13
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.52
Base Rate: $13.52
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.26
Base Rate: $15.26
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $25.00
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.78
Base Rate: $17.77 | Fringe: $3.01
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $25.95
Base Rate: $22.68 | Fringe: $3.27
#federal – Operator: Roller in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $15.31 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Painter in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $15.55 | Fringe: $1.05
#federal – Pipefitter in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.44
Base Rate: $33.96 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Plumber in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $30.26
Base Rate: $23.66 | Fringe: $6.60
#federal – Roofer in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $18.26 | Fringe: $4.38
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $32.94
Base Rate: $19.67 | Fringe: $13.27
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Johnston County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $16.56 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Blaster in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Johnston County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Johnston 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 Johnston County, North Carolina runs from $10.20 to $47.75 per hour, median $16.84. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Johnston 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 Johnston 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.