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Carpenter prevailing wage, Buncombe County group, North Carolina (4 counties)
DOL sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 4 counties: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$26.82an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$20.69 base wage + $6.13 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNC2018-016
$17.70an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$17.13 base wage + $0.57 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNC2016-022
$13.48an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$13.48 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNC2014-002
$14.67an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$13.98 base wage + $0.69 fringe benefits
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · SUNC2011-060
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 4 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $26.82 an hour: a $20.69 base wage plus $6.13 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NC20260016 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $26.82 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NC20260016, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUNC2018-016 (August 8, 2023). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 4 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $17.70 an hour: a $17.13 base wage plus $0.57 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NC20260113 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $17.70 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NC20260113, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUNC2016-022 (February 22, 2019). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 4 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $13.48 an hour: a $13.48 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NC20260087 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $13.48 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NC20260087, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUNC2014-002 (November 13, 2014). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 4 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $14.67 an hour: a $13.98 base wage plus $0.69 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NC20260079 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $14.67 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NC20260079, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUNC2011-060 (August 26, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). North Carolina has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
DOL lists 4 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $13.48 to $26.82 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $20.69 + $6.13
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $20.69 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $6.13 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $26.82 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.13 + $0.57
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $17.13 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.57 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $17.70 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $13.48 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $13.48 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $13.48 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $13.98 + $0.69
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $13.98 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $0.69 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $14.67 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the North Carolina change log lists what each one changed.
Every carpenter rate in the Buncombe County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CARPENTERBuilding · SUNC2018-016$26.82
- CARPENTERResidential · SUNC2016-022$17.70
- CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHeavy · SUNC2011-060$14.67
- CARPENTERHighway · SUNC2014-002$13.48
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERBuildingSUNC2018-016 | $20.69 | $6.13 | $26.82 | NC20260016 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERHighwaySUNC2014-002 | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 | NC20260087 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHeavySUNC2011-060 | $13.98 | $0.69 | $14.67 | NC20260079 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERResidentialSUNC2016-022 | $17.13 | $0.57 | $17.70 | NC20260113 Mod 1 |
How the Buncombe County group compares
The main carpenter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in North Carolina
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Buncombe County groupbase $20.69$26.82
- Madison Countybase $20.69$26.82
- Henderson Countybase $20.69$26.82
- Yancey Countybase $14.28$15.41
Which county is in which carpenter group
Every North Carolina county with a carpenter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $20.68 | $29.83 |
| Mecklenburg County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $23.73 | $29.15 |
| Burke County group, 3 localities: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $19.28 | $28.43 |
| Catawba County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $19.28 | $28.43 |
| Buncombe County group, 4 localities: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison | CARPENTER | $20.69 | $26.82 |
| Cabarrus County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $21.33 | $26.49 |
| Iredell County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $21.33 | $26.49 |
| Lincoln County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $21.33 | $26.49 |
| Rowan County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $21.33 | $26.49 |
| Union County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $21.33 | $26.49 |
| New Hanover County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $20.49 | $26.10 |
| Gaston County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $19.78 | $25.28 |
| Craven County group, 3 localities: Craven, Jones, Pamlico | CARPENTER | $19.80 | $24.69 |
| Cumberland County | CARPENTER | $19.80 | $24.69 |
| Currituck County | CARPENTER | $19.80 | $24.69 |
| Gates County | CARPENTER | $19.80 | $24.69 |
| Hoke County | CARPENTER | $19.80 | $24.69 |
| Randolph County group, 2 localities: Randolph, Rockingham | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $19.72 | $24.45 |
| Brunswick County group, 2 localities: Brunswick, Pender | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $19.64 | $24.18 |
| Johnston County group, 2 localities: Franklin, Johnston | CARPENTER | $20.54 | $23.75 |
| Wayne County | CARPENTER | $20.54 | $23.75 |
| Wake County | CARPENTER | $20.48 | $23.60 |
| Chatham County group, 2 localities: Chatham, Person | CARPENTER | $19.74 | $23.37 |
| Alamance County | CARPENTER | $19.74 | $23.37 |
| Durham County | CARPENTER | $19.74 | $23.37 |
| Orange County | CARPENTER | $19.74 | $23.37 |
| Pitt County group, 3 localities: Edgecombe, Nash, Pitt | CARPENTER | $19.68 | $22.83 |
| Stokes County group, 3 localities: Davie, Stokes, Yadkin | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $17.10 | $20.76 |
| Davidson County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $17.10 | $20.76 |
| Onslow County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $18.11 | $20.74 |
| Harnett County group, 5 localities: Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Robeson, Scotland | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Moore County group, 3 localities: Lee, Montgomery, Moore | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Lenoir County group, 2 localities: Duplin, Lenoir | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Cleveland County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Richmond County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Sampson County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Stanly County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Wilson County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.93 | $18.92 |
| Anson County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK | $15.57 | $15.57 |
| McDowell County group, 10 localities: Ashe, Clay, Graham, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Surry County group, 3 localities: Rutherford, Surry, Wilkes | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Granville County group, 2 localities: Granville, Vance | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Halifax County group, 2 localities: Halifax, Warren | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Alleghany County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Avery County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Caswell County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Cherokee County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Jackson County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Northampton County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Watauga County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.28 | $15.41 |
| Hertford County group, 5 localities: Bertie, Camden, Hertford, Hyde, Tyrrell | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Dare County group, 4 localities: Chowan, Dare, Martin, Washington | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Beaufort County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Carteret County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Pasquotank County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Perquimans County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $14.21 | $14.62 |
| Greene County | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $12.43 | $14.23 |
| Forsyth County | CARPENTER | $13.68 | $13.73 |
18 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 40 counties with rates of their own.
North Carolina carpenter prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Buncombe · Haywood · Henderson · Madison
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Buncombe: NC20260016 Mod 1
- Haywood: NC20260016 Mod 1
- Henderson: NC20260016 Mod 1
- Madison: NC20260016 Mod 1
We read every active North Carolina Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every North Carolina rate as CSV · Report an error