Prevailing Wages in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Lenoir County, North Carolina run $9.30 to $27.82 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 $14.32, and among the 6 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.17. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.35
Base Rate: $18.69 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $12.42
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.85
Base Rate: $10.85
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.12
Base Rate: $10.12
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.48
Base Rate: $21.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $17.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.99
Base Rate: $12.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $13.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $18.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $9.30
Base Rate: $9.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.87
Base Rate: $11.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.48
Base Rate: $10.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.35
Base Rate: $10.35
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $27.82
Base Rate: $19.09 | Fringe: $8.73
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.44
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.92
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $2.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Lenoir County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.02
Base Rate: $14.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Lenoir 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 Lenoir County, North Carolina runs from $9.30 to $27.82 per hour, median $14.32. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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.