Prevailing Wages in Vance County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Vance County, North Carolina run $9.30 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 $14.47, and among the 7 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.29. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.35
Base Rate: $18.69 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $12.42
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.85
Base Rate: $10.85
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.12
Base Rate: $10.12
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.48
Base Rate: $21.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $17.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.99
Base Rate: $12.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $13.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $18.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $9.30
Base Rate: $9.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.87
Base Rate: $11.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.48
Base Rate: $10.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.35
Base Rate: $10.35
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Vance County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Vance County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.63
Base Rate: $18.45 | Fringe: $4.18
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Vance County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.90
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $2.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Vance County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.09
Base Rate: $15.80 | Fringe: $2.29
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Vance 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 Vance 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 Vance County, North Carolina runs from $9.30 to $24.66 per hour, median $14.47. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Vance 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 Vance 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.