Highway Construction — Iredell, North Carolina
WD NC20260089-16156-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BLASTER in Iredell, North Carolina (construction type: highway) is $21.85/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $21.85/hr total package (WD NC20260089-16156-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NC20260089-16156-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: North Carolina (NC)
County: Iredell
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 | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $14.96 | $1.07 | $16.03 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $19.19 | $2.39 | $21.58 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $14.53 | $0.00 | $14.53 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $16.29 | $0.00 | $16.29 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.43 | $0.00 | $13.43 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.26 | $0.00 | $12.26 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.21 | $0.00 | $10.21 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.03 | $0.00 | $14.03 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.75 | $0.00 | $11.75 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.45 | $0.13 | $10.58 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.36 | $0.43 | $13.79 -32% 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 | $15.60 | $0.00 | $15.60 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.99 | $0.00 | $19.99 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.53 | $0.00 | $11.53 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.59 | $0.00 | $13.59 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.36 | $0.00 | $16.36 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.90 | $0.00 | $12.90 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.67 | $1.52 | $14.19 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.48 | $0.00 | $15.48 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.40 | $0.00 | $19.40 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.07 | $0.74 | $14.81 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.09 | $1.52 | $17.61 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.83 | $0.00 | $14.83 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.92 | $0.00 | $16.92 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.14 | $0.00 | $12.14 Bottom 10% -48% 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 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 12.91 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.07 | $0.00 | $15.07 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 19.24 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.43 | $1.61 | $17.04 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 25.00 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.58 | $0.00 | $15.58 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 21.25 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $21.05 | $0.00 | $21.05 Top 10% -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.86 | $0.00 | $18.86 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $16.26 | $0.00 | $16.26 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.50 | $0.15 | $13.65 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.58 | $0.00 | $10.58 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Iredell, 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 Iredell
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Iredell, 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.