Prevailing Wages in Wake County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Wake 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 Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.04
Base Rate: $21.04
#federal – Carpenter in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.48
Base Rate: $14.48
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.97
Base Rate: $17.97
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.42
Base Rate: $16.79 | Fringe: $0.63
#federal – Ironworker in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.02
Base Rate: $16.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.46
Base Rate: $12.46
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.33
Base Rate: $14.33
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.54
Base Rate: $12.54
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.20
Base Rate: $10.20
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.87
Base Rate: $12.87
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.17
Base Rate: $12.17
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.89
Base Rate: $14.89
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.57
Base Rate: $24.57
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.85
Base Rate: $11.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $17.04
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $14.34
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $22.64
Base Rate: $20.34 | Fringe: $2.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.54
Base Rate: $20.54
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.08
Base Rate: $20.08
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.67
Base Rate: $20.67
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $21.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $16.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.62
Base Rate: $14.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.76
Base Rate: $13.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.14
Base Rate: $14.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.18
Base Rate: $15.18
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.36
Base Rate: $15.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.55
Base Rate: $13.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.11
Base Rate: $12.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.59
Base Rate: $15.59
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Concrete) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.20
Base Rate: $18.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.85
Base Rate: $13.85
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.36
Base Rate: $11.36
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.52
Base Rate: $14.52
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.12
Base Rate: $11.12
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Wake County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.37
Base Rate: $12.37
#federal – Bricklayer in Wake County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.42
Base Rate: $20.42
#federal – Carpenter in Wake County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $23.60
Base Rate: $20.48 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wake County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.94
Base Rate: $17.94
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake 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.