Residential Construction — Mecklenburg, North Carolina
WD NC20260105-16158-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Mecklenburg, North Carolina (construction type: residential) is $18.62/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.62/hr total package (WD NC20260105-16158-res, 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 | $18.62 | $0.00 | $18.62 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.79 | $0.47 | $18.26 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.13 | $0.00 | $13.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 Above median -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS AND SOUND AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | $16.08 | $0.00 | $16.08 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $17.90 | $1.82 | $19.72 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $17.79 | $1.82 | $19.61 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.26 | $0.00 | $11.26 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $11.55 | $0.54 | $12.09 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.08 | $0.34 | $14.42 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $18.55 | $0.00 | $18.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.50 | $1.56 | $20.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.83 | $0.00 | $16.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.83 | $0.00 | $15.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $17.45 | $0.00 | $17.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.55 | $0.00 | $13.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $14.06 | $0.00 | $14.06 Bottom 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.33 | $0.00 | $18.33 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $16.75 | $0.00 | $16.75 Bottom 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.03 | $0.00 | $15.03 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $14.77 | $0.00 | $14.77 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Mecklenburg, NC — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Mecklenburg, 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.