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