Prevailing Wages in Macon County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Macon 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 Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.83
Base Rate: $21.83
#federal – Carpenter in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.58
Base Rate: $19.19 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technican) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Ironworker in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.23
Base Rate: $12.23
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.68
Base Rate: $10.68
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $13.43
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.22
Base Rate: $12.22
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.85
Base Rate: $15.85
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.20
Base Rate: $16.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.89
Base Rate: $13.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.97
Base Rate: $14.44 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.25
Base Rate: $21.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $16.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.10
Base Rate: $13.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.24
Base Rate: $19.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.38
Base Rate: $13.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.01
Base Rate: $16.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $18.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $14.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.33
Base Rate: $13.33
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $14.98 | Fringe: $0.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.53
Base Rate: $11.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.79
Base Rate: $20.79
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Macon 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 Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.72
Base Rate: $11.72
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Macon County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Bricklayer in Macon County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Macon County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Macon County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.85
Base Rate: $15.60 | Fringe: $2.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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.