Prevailing Wages in Madison County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Madison County, North Carolina run $10.00 to $26.82 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 $15.10, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.08. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.93
Base Rate: $20.93
#federal – Carpenter in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.40
Base Rate: $14.40
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $18.79 | Fringe: $2.62
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.34
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.76
Base Rate: $11.76
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.38 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.50
Base Rate: $10.50
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.04
Base Rate: $11.04
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.90
Base Rate: $11.90
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.09
Base Rate: $13.09
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.33 | Fringe: $0.22
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.28
Base Rate: $16.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.51
Base Rate: $14.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.20
Base Rate: $19.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.19
Base Rate: $18.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.69
Base Rate: $18.69
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.19
Base Rate: $19.19
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.07
Base Rate: $21.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.67
Base Rate: $14.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.86
Base Rate: $19.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.12
Base Rate: $15.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.38
Base Rate: $12.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.91
Base Rate: $17.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $15.44
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.95
Base Rate: $11.95
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.05
Base Rate: $15.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.99
Base Rate: $11.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.92
Base Rate: $17.84 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.08
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $0.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.15
Base Rate: $16.08 | Fringe: $0.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.51 | Fringe: $0.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.86
Base Rate: $12.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.83
Base Rate: $13.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.38
Base Rate: $20.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.81 | Fringe: $0.02
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 Lbs or Greater) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Madison County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $12.48
#federal – Bricklayer in Madison County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Carpenter in Madison County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $26.82
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $6.13
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Madison County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.79
Base Rate: $18.79
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Madison 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 Madison County, North Carolina runs from $10.00 to $26.82 per hour, median $15.10. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Madison 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 Madison 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.