Prevailing Wages in Wilson County, North Carolina
Prevailing wages in Wilson County, North Carolina run $9.30 to $27.82 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 $14.32, and among the 6 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.17. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Blaster in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.85
Base Rate: $21.85
#federal – Carpenter in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.72
Base Rate: $13.72
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Electrician (Electrician) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.35
Base Rate: $18.69 | Fringe: $2.66
#federal – Electrician (Telecommunications Technician) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $14.72 | Fringe: $1.67
#federal – Ironworker in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.32
Base Rate: $16.32
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Raker and Spreader) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.42
Base Rate: $12.42
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Screed/Jackman) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.48
Base Rate: $13.48
#federal – Laborer (Carpenter Tender) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.85
Base Rate: $10.85
#federal – Laborer (Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Tender) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.35
Base Rate: $11.35
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.12
Base Rate: $10.12
#federal – Laborer (Guardrail/Fence Installer) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.39
Base Rate: $13.39
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.31
Base Rate: $13.31
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Signal/Lighting Installer) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.88
Base Rate: $16.88
#federal – Painter (Bridge) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.62
Base Rate: $19.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Asphalt Broom Tractor) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Fine) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.46
Base Rate: $18.46
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bulldozer Rough) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Concrete Grinder/Groover) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $24.66
Base Rate: $24.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Boom Trucks) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.25
Base Rate: $17.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Other) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $21.48
Base Rate: $21.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane Rough/All Terrain) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.00
Base Rate: $19.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Rock) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.04
Base Rate: $15.43 | Fringe: $1.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Drill Operator Structure) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.12
Base Rate: $19.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Fine) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $17.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Excavator Rough) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.99
Base Rate: $12.99
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Fine) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.73
Base Rate: $16.73
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Grader/Blade Rough) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.28
Base Rate: $15.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader 2 Cubic Yards or Less) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.28
Base Rate: $10.28
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Loader Greater Than 2 Cubic Yards) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.58
Base Rate: $13.58
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Material Transfer Vehicle (shuttle Buggy)) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.39
Base Rate: $17.39
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.63
Base Rate: $18.63
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.38
Base Rate: $14.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Off-road Hauler/Water Tanker) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $9.30
Base Rate: $9.30
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler/Greaser) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.45
Base Rate: $13.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Pavement Marking Equipment) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.87
Base Rate: $11.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Paver Asphalt) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.53
Base Rate: $15.53
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Breakdown) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.13
Base Rate: $12.13
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Asphalt Finish) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Roller Other) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.48
Base Rate: $10.48
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Finish) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Scraper Rough) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.17
Base Rate: $10.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Slip Form Machine) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $19.29
Base Rate: $19.29
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Tack Truck/Distributor Operator) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.56
Base Rate: $14.56
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,000 or Less) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.35
Base Rate: $10.35
#federal – Truck Driver (Gvwr of 26,001 Lbs or Greater) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Wilson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $27.82
Base Rate: $19.09 | Fringe: $8.73
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Wilson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.44
Base Rate: $18.13 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Wilson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.92
Base Rate: $15.93 | Fringe: $2.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wilson County, North Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.02
Base Rate: $14.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wilson 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 Wilson County, North Carolina runs from $9.30 to $27.82 per hour, median $14.32. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Wilson 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 Wilson 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.