Prevailing Wages in Surry County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Surry County, North Carolina run $10.00 to $24.66 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 $14.98, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $0.83. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.83
Base Rate: $21.83
#federal – Carpenter in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.58
Base Rate: $19.19 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technican) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Ironworker in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.23
Base Rate: $12.23
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.68
Base Rate: $10.68
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $13.43
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.22
Base Rate: $12.22
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.85
Base Rate: $15.85
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.20
Base Rate: $16.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.89
Base Rate: $13.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.97
Base Rate: $14.44 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.25
Base Rate: $21.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $16.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.10
Base Rate: $13.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.24
Base Rate: $19.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.38
Base Rate: $13.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.01
Base Rate: $16.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $18.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $14.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.33
Base Rate: $13.33
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $14.98 | Fringe: $0.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.53
Base Rate: $11.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.79
Base Rate: $20.79
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.73
Base Rate: $14.67 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.72
Base Rate: $11.72
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Surry County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Bricklayer in Surry County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Surry County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Surry County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.85
Base Rate: $15.60 | Fringe: $2.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Surry County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.41
Base Rate: $14.28 | Fringe: $1.13
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Surry 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 Surry County, North Carolina runs from $10.00 to $24.66 per hour, median $14.98. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Surry 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 Surry 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.