Highway Construction — Avery, North Carolina
WD NC20260086-16130-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Avery, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $21.83/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.83/hr total package (WD NC20260086-16130-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 41 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260086-16130-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Avery
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 41
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLASTER | $21.83 | $0.00 | $21.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.10 | $0.00 | $14.10 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.19 | $2.39 | $21.58 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $14.53 | $0.00 | $14.53 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.85 | $0.00 | $15.85 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.22 | $0.00 | $12.22 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.43 | $0.00 | $13.43 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.68 | $0.00 | $10.68 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.26 | $0.00 | $12.26 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.23 | $0.00 | $12.23 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $19.62 | $0.00 | $19.62 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.67 | $0.06 | $14.73 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.79 | $0.00 | $20.79 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.53 | $0.00 | $11.53 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.87 | $0.00 | $13.87 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.98 | $0.04 | $15.02 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.98 | $0.00 | $14.98 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.01 | $0.00 | $16.01 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.38 | $0.00 | $13.38 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.07 | $0.00 | $13.07 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.24 | $0.00 | $19.24 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.10 | $0.00 | $13.10 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.11 | $0.00 | $16.11 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.44 | $0.53 | $14.97 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.20 | $0.00 | $16.20 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE) | $17.39 | $0.00 | $17.39 Top 10% -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 14.05 0.06 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.68 | $0.05 | $15.73 Top 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 20.92 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 Top 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 24.66 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.89 | $0.00 | $13.89 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 21.25 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.59 | $0.00 | $19.59 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.51 | $0.00 | $18.51 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Avery, NC — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Avery
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Avery, North Carolina.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.