Prevailing Wages in Onslow County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Onslow County, North Carolina run $10.20 to $24.57 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 Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.18
Base Rate: $15.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $15.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.11
Base Rate: $12.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.85
Base Rate: $13.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $14.52
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.12
Base Rate: $11.12
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Onslow County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Bricklayer in Onslow County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.13
Base Rate: $19.13
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Onslow County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.74
Base Rate: $18.11 | Fringe: $2.63
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Onslow County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.72
Base Rate: $16.72
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Onslow 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 Onslow County, North Carolina runs from $10.20 to $24.57 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 Onslow 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 Onslow 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.