Highway Construction — Edgecombe, North Carolina
WD NC20260090-16289-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Edgecombe, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $21.04/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.04/hr total package (WD NC20260090-16289-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260090-16289-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Edgecombe
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $21.04 | $0.00 | $21.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.72 | $0.00 | $13.72 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $16.79 | $0.63 | $17.42 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $17.97 | $0.00 | $17.97 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $16.02 | $0.00 | $16.02 Bottom 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.89 | $0.00 | $14.89 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.33 | $0.00 | $14.33 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.46 | $0.00 | $12.46 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.20 | $0.00 | $10.20 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.17 | $0.00 | $12.17 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.57 | $0.00 | $24.57 +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.52 | $0.00 | $14.52 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.35 | $0.00 | $11.35 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.36 | $0.00 | $11.36 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.85 | $0.00 | $13.85 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.59 | $0.00 | $15.59 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.11 | $0.00 | $12.11 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.55 | $0.00 | $13.55 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.14 | $0.00 | $14.14 -40% 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 | $14.62 | $0.00 | $14.62 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.47 | $0.00 | $18.47 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.60 | $0.00 | $16.60 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.54 | $0.00 | $20.54 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.04 | $0.00 | $17.04 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.85 | $0.00 | $11.85 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE) | $15.18 | $0.00 | $15.18 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 12.45 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 Top 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 20.34 2.30 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.34 | $0.00 | $14.34 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 21.14 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 20.67 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.08 | $0.00 | $20.08 Top 10% -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.55 | $0.00 | $17.55 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.37 | $0.00 | $12.37 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.12 | $0.00 | $11.12 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Edgecombe, 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 Edgecombe
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Edgecombe, 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.