Building Construction — Haywood, North Carolina
WD NC20260016-16137-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Haywood, North Carolina (construction type: building) is $19.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $19.00/hr total package (WD NC20260016-16137-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 | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $20.69 | $6.13 | $26.82 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.79 | $0.00 | $18.79 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $32.02 | $13.89 | $45.91 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $29.75 | $18.00 | $47.75 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.56 | $2.69 | $16.25 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.17 | $0.00 | $13.17 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.00 | $4.54 | $17.54 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.00 | $2.46 | $17.46 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.50 | $0.08 | $16.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.54 | $2.63 | $20.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $22.68 | $3.27 | $25.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.31 | $1.46 | $16.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $15.55 | $1.05 | $16.60 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $33.96 | $13.48 | $47.44 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $27.50 | $7.55 | $35.05 +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.26 | $4.38 | $22.64 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.67 | $13.27 | $32.94 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.56 | $3.09 | $19.65 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Haywood, 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 Haywood, 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.