Prevailing Wages in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Montgomery County, North Carolina run $10.21 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 $14.95, and among the 12 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.42. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.67
Base Rate: $13.67
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.58
Base Rate: $19.19 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.03
Base Rate: $14.96 | Fringe: $1.07
#federal – Ironworker in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.03
Base Rate: $14.03
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.21
Base Rate: $10.21
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.58
Base Rate: $10.45 | Fringe: $0.13
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $13.43
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.79
Base Rate: $13.36 | Fringe: $0.43
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.29
Base Rate: $16.29
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.14
Base Rate: $12.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.92
Base Rate: $16.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.58
Base Rate: $15.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $25.00
Base Rate: $25.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.83
Base Rate: $14.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.05
Base Rate: $21.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.25
Base Rate: $21.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.24
Base Rate: $19.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $16.09 | Fringe: $1.52
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.07 | Fringe: $0.74
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.40
Base Rate: $19.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.48
Base Rate: $15.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.19
Base Rate: $12.67 | Fringe: $1.52
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.86
Base Rate: $18.86
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.26
Base Rate: $16.26
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.90
Base Rate: $12.90
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.36
Base Rate: $16.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.63
Base Rate: $11.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.07
Base Rate: $15.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.91
Base Rate: $12.91
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.67
Base Rate: $13.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.59
Base Rate: $13.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.53
Base Rate: $11.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.99
Base Rate: $19.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.60
Base Rate: $15.60
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.58
Base Rate: $10.58
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.50 | Fringe: $0.15
#federal – Bricklayer in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $27.82
Base Rate: $19.09 | Fringe: $8.73
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.44
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.92
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $2.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Montgomery County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.02
Base Rate: $14.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, North Carolina runs from $10.21 to $27.82 per hour, median $14.95. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.