Highway Construction — Gates, North Carolina
WD NC20260091-16860-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Gates, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $21.85/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.85/hr total package (WD NC20260091-16860-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260091-16860-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Gates
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 | $21.85 | $0.00 | $21.85 | $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 | $14.26 | $0.00 | $14.26 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.72 | $1.67 | $16.39 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.69 | $2.66 | $21.35 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $16.32 | $0.00 | $16.32 Bottom 10% -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $16.88 | $0.00 | $16.88 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.39 | $0.00 | $13.39 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.35 | $0.00 | $11.35 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.85 | $0.00 | $10.85 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.42 | $0.00 | $12.42 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.12 | $0.00 | $10.12 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.31 | $0.00 | $13.31 -34% 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 | $14.56 | $0.00 | $14.56 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.29 | $0.00 | $19.29 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.17 | $0.00 | $10.17 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.48 | $0.00 | $10.48 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.65 | $0.00 | $13.65 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.87 | $0.00 | $11.87 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.45 | $0.00 | $13.45 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $9.30 | $0.00 | $9.30 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.58 | $0.00 | $13.58 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.28 | $0.00 | $10.28 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.28 | $0.00 | $15.28 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.73 | $0.00 | $16.73 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.99 | $0.00 | $12.99 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.61 | $0.00 | $17.61 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.25 | $0.00 | $17.25 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.46 | $0.00 | $18.46 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 -44% 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 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 12.13 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.53 | $0.00 | $15.53 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 19.12 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.43 | $1.61 | $17.04 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 24.66 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 Top 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 19.00 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $21.48 | $0.00 | $21.48 Top 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.63 | $0.00 | $18.63 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.35 | $0.00 | $10.35 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Gates, 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 Gates
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Gates, 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.