Wage Determination NC20260088-16161-hwy
Union, NC · highway · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination NC20260088-16161-hwy covers 43 trade classifications for highway construction in Union, NC. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $10.00/hr to $23.77/hr, with the highest going to PAINTER. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: NC20260088-16161-hwy
Revision: 1
Type: highway
County: Union
State: NC
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
Highest rate: $23.77/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLASTER | $18.64 | $0.00 | $18.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.68 | $0.05 | $13.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.19 | $1.25 | $16.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.79 | $2.72 | $21.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $15.65 | $0.24 | $15.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.04 | $0.00 | $11.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.51 | $0.27 | $12.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.78 | $0.00 | $12.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.40 | $0.01 | $10.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.43 | $0.00 | $12.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $23.77 | $0.00 | $23.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.82 | $0.00 | $14.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.60 | $0.00 | $19.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.50 | $0.00 | $11.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.65 | $0.00 | $12.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.08 | $0.00 | $12.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.76 | $0.00 | $13.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.97 | $0.00 | $15.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.05 | $0.00 | $12.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.16 | $0.00 | $14.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.83 | $0.00 | $11.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.19 | $0.00 | $16.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.31 | $0.00 | $13.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.47 | $0.00 | $15.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.84 | $0.00 | $19.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.63 | $0.00 | $13.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.95 | $0.00 | $16.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.19 | $0.00 | $18.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MATERIAL TRANSFER VEHICLE) | $15.44 | $0.00 | $15.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 12.79 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.20 | $0.00 | $18.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 17.92 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.36 | $0.00 | $14.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.$ 20.89 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.28 | $0.00 | $14.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR..$ 19.10 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $19.83 | $0.00 | $19.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $17.51 | $0.00 | $17.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.57 | $0.03 | $13.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $11.45 | $0.00 | $11.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |