Building Construction — Camden, North Carolina
WD NC20260062-16857-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Camden, North Carolina (construction type: building) is $19.38/hr base + $8.73/hr fringe = $28.11/hr total package (WD NC20260062-16857-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $19.38 | $8.73 | $28.11 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.13 | $1.31 | $19.44 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 14.64 2.39 CARPENTER | $14.21 | $0.41 | $14.62 Top 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.10 | $1.47 | $18.57 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $15.58 | $1.53 | $17.11 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $18.75 | $5.62 | $24.37 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.57 | $0.67 | $11.24 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $10.29 | $1.82 | $12.11 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Above median -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.71 | $2.33 | $17.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.25 | $2.37 | $21.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.71 | $1.49 | $17.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.36 | $1.97 | $16.33 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $31.66 | $12.69 | $44.35 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $16.96 | $3.17 | $20.13 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION | $17.34 | $2.09 | $19.43 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.55 | $0.80 | $14.35 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION | $13.09 | $1.28 | $14.37 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.50 | $1.21 | $13.71 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Camden, NC — Building 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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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Camden, 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.