Highway Construction — Haywood, North Carolina
WD NC20260087-16137-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Haywood, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $20.93/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $20.93/hr total package (WD NC20260087-16137-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 43 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260087-16137-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Haywood
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 | $20.93 | $0.00 | $20.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.40 | $0.00 | $14.40 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.67 | $1.67 | $16.34 Bottom 10% -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.79 | $2.62 | $21.41 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $12.48 | $0.00 | $12.48 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.33 | $0.22 | $15.55 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.09 | $0.00 | $13.09 -36% 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 | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.38 | $0.08 | $15.46 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.90 | $0.00 | $11.90 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $20.67 | $0.00 | $20.67 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.81 | $0.02 | $14.83 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.38 | $0.00 | $20.38 -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.86 | $0.00 | $12.86 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.51 | $0.03 | $12.54 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.08 | $0.07 | $16.15 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.84 | $0.08 | $17.92 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.99 | $0.00 | $11.99 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.05 | $0.00 | $15.05 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.95 | $0.00 | $11.95 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.91 | $0.00 | $17.91 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.38 | $0.00 | $12.38 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.12 | $0.00 | $15.12 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.86 | $0.00 | $19.86 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.02 | $0.00 | $16.02 -32% 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 | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 -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 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 15.00 0.08 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 19.20 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.51 | $0.00 | $14.51 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 21.07 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 19.19 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.69 | $0.00 | $18.69 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.08 | $0.00 | $15.08 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.48 | $0.00 | $12.48 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.65 | $0.00 | $13.65 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Haywood, 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 Haywood
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway 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.