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