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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Northampton County, North Carolina
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Northampton County, with 82 rates for 19 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Northampton County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK/CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $18.45 | $4.18 | $22.63 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $14.28 | $1.13 | $15.41 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $14.66 | $0.00 | $14.66 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $13.72 | $0.00 | $13.72 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $14.85 | $1.38 | $16.23 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260071 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $14.26 | $0.00 | $14.26 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $13.10 | $1.32 | $14.42 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260071 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherCARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $17.59 | $2.31 | $19.90 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $15.09 | $0.92 | $16.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) · 3 rates | $18.69 | $2.66 | $21.35 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Fence BuilderLABORER (GUARDRAIL/FENCE INSTALLER) | $13.39 | $0.00 | $13.39 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 2 rates | $18.75 | $5.62 | $24.37 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER · 2 rates | $16.32 | $0.00 | $16.32 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $11.47 | $1.42 | $12.89 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $11.84 | $0.00 | $11.84 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $10.12 | $0.00 | $10.12 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $10.60 | $0.49 | $11.09 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260071 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $10.29 | $1.82 | $12.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 31 rates | $15.96 | $0.00 | $15.96 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE · 31 rates | $14.38 | $0.00 | $14.38 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 31 rates | $14.86 | $1.50 | $16.36 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260071 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY · 4 rates | $15.12 | $1.75 | $16.87 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 4 rates | $11.91 | $0.00 | $11.91 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRIDGE) · 4 rates | $19.62 | $0.00 | $19.62 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION · 3 rates | $17.51 | $2.33 | $19.84 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $14.52 | $0.00 | $14.52 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · 2 rates | $16.94 | $3.04 | $19.98 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $13.55 | $0.80 | $14.35 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $13.40 | $0.00 | $13.40 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260097 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $15.62 | $2.09 | $17.71 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVEMENT MARKING EQUIPMENT) | $11.87 | $0.00 | $11.87 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 5 rates | $12.50 | $1.36 | $13.86 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260055 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER (GVWR OF 26,001 LBS OR GREATER) · 5 rates | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 5 rates | $12.32 | $1.46 | $13.78 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260071 Mod 1 |
Telecommunications TechnicianELECTRICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN) | $14.72 | $1.67 | $16.39 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260091 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 Northampton County?
Ironworker, at $24.37 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$24.37
- Bricklayer$22.63
- Refrigeration Mechanic$19.98
- Drywall Installer / Lather$19.90
- Plumber / Pipefitter$19.84
- Sheet Metal Worker$17.71
- Painter$16.87
- Telecom Technician$16.39
- Electrician$16.01
- Operating Engineer$15.96
- Carpenter$15.41
- Roofer$14.35
- Cement Mason$14.02
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$13.86
- Fence Builder$13.39
- Laborer$12.89
- Landscape Laborer$12.11
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.87
- Brick Tender$10.00
Which wage determinations cover Northampton 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 | NC20260055 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NC20260097 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NC20260091 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NC20260071 Excludes Dredging | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Northampton County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NC20260019 (Dredging).
Questions about Northampton County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Northampton County?
$16.01 an hour: a $15.09 base wage plus $0.92 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NC20260055, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Northampton County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Northampton County?
$12.89 an hour: a $11.47 base wage plus $1.42 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NC20260055, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Northampton 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 Northampton County, the $24.37 total is a $18.75 base wage plus $5.62 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Northampton County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NC20260055 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NC20260097 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NC20260091 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NC20260071 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Northampton County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 19 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Fence builder rates, for example, are the same in 31 counties (the Harnett County group). The other 16 are Northampton County's own.