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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Forsyth County, North Carolina
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Forsyth County, with 107 rates for 20 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Forsyth County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $13.17 | $0.00 | $13.17 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK · 2 rates | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $19.13 | $0.00 | $19.13 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $18.62 | $0.00 | $18.62 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING). THE TENDER SHALL RECEIVE 2 HOURS AT THE STRAIGHT TIME PAY RATE PER SHIFT FOR DRESSING AND/OR UNDRESSING WHEN WORK IS DONE UNDER HYPERBARIC CONDITIONS. DEPTH PAY (SURFACE DIVING): 0-20 FT.: FREE ZONE >20-100 FT.: $2.00 PER FT. >100-150 FT.: $3.00 PER FT. >150-220 FT.: $4 00 PER FT. >220 FT.: $5.00 PER FT. DIVING IN ENCLOSURES (DIVER ONLY): 0-25 FT.: FREE ZONE >25-300 FT.: $1.00 PER FT · 4 rates | $29.00 | $11.20 | $40.20 | Jun 1, 2025 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $15.71 | $0.00 | $15.71 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 4 rates | $13.68 | $0.05 | $13.73 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 4 rates | $13.98 | $0.69 | $14.67 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260083 Mod 1 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFLOOR LAYER: SOFT FLOORS | $12.63 | $0.00 | $12.63 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $18.22 | $0.00 | $18.22 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $15.52 | $0.00 | $15.52 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER · 2 rates | $21.18 | $9.15 | $30.33 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER · 2 rates | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $31.00 | $14.41 | $45.41 | Jun 1, 2025 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION · 4 rates | $20.08 | $0.00 | $20.08 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) · 4 rates | $18.79 | $2.72 | $21.51 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 4 rates | $15.41 | $3.13 | $18.54 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260083 Mod 1 |
Fence BuilderLABORER (GUARDRAIL/FENCE INSTALLER) | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER · 4 rates | $29.75 | $18.00 | $47.75 | Jul 1, 2025 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 4 rates | $16.89 | $0.00 | $16.89 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER · 4 rates | $13.30 | $0.00 | $13.30 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 17 rates | $12.94 | $0.00 | $12.94 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 17 rates | $12.55 | $0.00 | $12.55 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 17 rates | $10.40 | $0.01 | $10.41 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 17 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260083 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.08 | $0.00 | $9.08 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 43 rates | $19.22 | $0.00 | $19.22 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 43 rates | $18.50 | $1.47 | $19.97 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE · 43 rates | $15.22 | $0.00 | $15.22 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 43 rates | $16.16 | $3.18 | $19.34 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260083 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER · 4 rates | $15.31 | $1.05 | $16.36 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 4 rates | $15.06 | $0.00 | $15.06 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRIDGE) · 4 rates | $23.77 | $0.00 | $23.77 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $19.27 | $2.48 | $21.75 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $19.73 | $0.00 | $19.73 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $18.49 | $0.97 | $19.46 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $18.26 | $4.38 | $22.64 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $15.14 | $0.00 | $15.14 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 2 rates | $19.67 | $13.27 | $32.94 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 2 rates | $16.43 | $0.00 | $16.43 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVEMENT MARKING EQUIPMENT) | $12.05 | $0.00 | $12.05 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 7 rates | $16.56 | $3.09 | $19.65 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260004 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 7 rates | $15.13 | $0.48 | $15.61 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260101 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER (GVWR OF 26,001 LBS OR GREATER) · 7 rates | $13.57 | $0.03 | $13.60 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 7 rates | $13.19 | $1.84 | $15.03 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260083 Mod 1 |
Telecommunications TechnicianELECTRICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN) | $15.19 | $1.25 | $16.44 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260088 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest North Carolina modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. 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)). 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).
Which trades pay the most in Forsyth County?
Ironworker, at $47.75 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Ironworker$47.75
- Electrician$45.41
- Sheet Metal Worker$32.94
- Drywall Installer / Lather$30.33
- Roofer$22.64
- Plumber / Pipefitter$21.75
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$19.65
- Refrigeration Mechanic$19.46
- Operating Engineer$19.22
- Bricklayer$19.13
- Cement Mason$18.22
- Telecom Technician$16.44
- Painter$16.36
- Carpenter$13.73
- Fence Builder$13.22
- Brick Tender$13.17
- Laborer$12.94
- Soft Floor Layer$12.63
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.05
- Landscape Laborer$9.08
Which wage determinations cover Forsyth County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NC20260004 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NC20260101 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NC20260088 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NC20260083 Excludes Dredging | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Forsyth County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NC20260019 (Dredging).
Questions about Forsyth County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Forsyth County?
$45.41 an hour: a $31.00 base wage plus $14.41 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NC20260004, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Forsyth County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Forsyth County?
$12.94 an hour: a $12.94 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NC20260004, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Forsyth County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For ironworker, the highest-paid trade in Forsyth County, the $47.75 total is a $29.75 base wage plus $18.00 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Forsyth County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NC20260004 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NC20260101 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NC20260088 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NC20260083 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Forsyth County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 20 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Fence builder rates, for example, are the same in 17 counties (the Mecklenburg County group). The other 17 are Forsyth County's own.