Highway Construction — Durham, North Carolina
WD NC20260088-16288-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Durham, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $18.64/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.64/hr total package (WD NC20260088-16288-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 43 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260088-16288-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Durham
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
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 | $18.64 | $0.00 | $18.64 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.68 | $0.05 | $13.73 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.19 | $1.25 | $16.44 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.79 | $2.72 | $21.51 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.65 | $0.24 | $15.89 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.04 | $0.00 | $11.04 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.51 | $0.27 | $12.78 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.78 | $0.00 | $12.78 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.40 | $0.01 | $10.41 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.43 | $0.00 | $12.43 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $23.77 | $0.00 | $23.77 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.60 | $0.00 | $19.60 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.65 | $0.00 | $12.65 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.08 | $0.00 | $12.08 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.76 | $0.00 | $13.76 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.05 | $0.00 | $12.05 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.16 | $0.00 | $14.16 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.83 | $0.00 | $11.83 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.31 | $0.00 | $13.31 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.47 | $0.00 | $15.47 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.84 | $0.00 | $19.84 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.63 | $0.00 | $13.63 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.95 | $0.00 | $16.95 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.19 | $0.00 | $18.19 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE) | $15.44 | $0.00 | $15.44 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 12.79 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 Top 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 17.92 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 20.89 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 19.10 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.83 | $0.00 | $19.83 Top 10% -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.51 | $0.00 | $17.51 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.57 | $0.03 | $13.60 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.45 | $0.00 | $11.45 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Durham, 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 Durham
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Durham, 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.