Prevailing Wages in Nash County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Nash 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 $16.69, and among the 14 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 Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.37
Base Rate: $19.37
#federal – Carpenter in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.83
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $3.15
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.86
Base Rate: $17.86
#federal – Electrician in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $44.43
Base Rate: $31.07 | Fringe: $13.36
#federal – Ironworker in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.88
Base Rate: $10.88
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.52
Base Rate: $13.52
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.26
Base Rate: $15.26
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $19.45
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.78
Base Rate: $17.77 | Fringe: $3.01
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $25.95
Base Rate: $22.68 | Fringe: $3.27
#federal – Operator: Roller in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $15.31 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Painter in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $15.55 | Fringe: $1.05
#federal – Pipefitter in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.44
Base Rate: $33.96 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Plumber in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $30.26
Base Rate: $23.66 | Fringe: $6.60
#federal – Roofer in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $18.26 | Fringe: $4.38
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $32.94
Base Rate: $19.67 | Fringe: $13.27
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Nash County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.65
Base Rate: $16.56 | Fringe: $3.09
#federal – Blaster in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Nash County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Nash 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 Nash County, North Carolina runs from $10.20 to $47.75 per hour, median $16.69. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Nash 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 Nash 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.