Prevailing Wages in Transylvania County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.83
Base Rate: $21.83
#federal – Carpenter in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.10
Base Rate: $14.10
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.58
Base Rate: $19.19 | Fringe: $2.39
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technican) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.13
Base Rate: $15.13
#federal – Ironworker in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.23
Base Rate: $12.23
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.22
Base Rate: $15.22
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.68
Base Rate: $10.68
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.43
Base Rate: $13.43
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.22
Base Rate: $12.22
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.85
Base Rate: $15.85
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.20
Base Rate: $16.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.89
Base Rate: $13.89
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.97
Base Rate: $14.44 | Fringe: $0.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.59
Base Rate: $19.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All-terrain) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.25
Base Rate: $21.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.92
Base Rate: $20.92
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $16.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.10
Base Rate: $13.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.24
Base Rate: $19.24
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.07
Base Rate: $13.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.38
Base Rate: $13.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.01
Base Rate: $16.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $18.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.88
Base Rate: $13.88
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.98
Base Rate: $14.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.33
Base Rate: $13.33
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.05
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.05 | Fringe: $0.06
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $14.98 | Fringe: $0.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.75
Base Rate: $11.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.53
Base Rate: $11.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.79
Base Rate: $20.79
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.72
Base Rate: $11.72
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Bricklayer in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Transylvania County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.85
Base Rate: $15.60 | Fringe: $2.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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.