Prevailing Wages in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in New Hanover County, North Carolina run $10.20 to $26.10 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 $14.50, and among the 3 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.18
Base Rate: $15.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $15.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.11
Base Rate: $12.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.85
Base Rate: $13.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $14.52
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.12
Base Rate: $11.12
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Bricklayer in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $26.10
Base Rate: $20.49 | Fringe: $5.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in New Hanover County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.72
Base Rate: $16.72
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina runs from $10.20 to $26.10 per hour, median $14.50. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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.