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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Randolph County, North Carolina
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Randolph County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 103 rates across 19 trades. Of each trade's main rate, ironworker is the highest at $47.75 an hour and striping and traffic control worker the lowest at $12.05, base plus fringe.
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).
Randolph County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Ironworker$47.75
- Electrician$45.41
- Carpenter$24.45
- Roofer$22.64
- Plumber / Pipefitter$21.75
- Drywall Installer / Lather$21.66
- Sheet Metal Worker$20.89
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$19.65
- Operating Engineer$19.22
- Cement Mason$19.16
- Bricklayer$19.13
- Glazier$17.00
- Telecom Technician$16.44
- Painter$16.36
- Refrigeration Mechanic$14.37
- Fence Builder$13.22
- Brick Tender$13.17
- Laborer$12.53
- Striping & Traffic Control$12.05
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender · Randolph County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $13.17 | $13.17 | 2 |
| Bricklayer · Randolph County group | BRICKLAYER | $19.13 | $19.13 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Randolph County group | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $24.45 | $19.72 | 4 |
| Cement Mason · Randolph County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.16 | $18.36 | 3 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Randolph County group | DRYWALL HANGER | $21.66 | $18.57 | 1 |
| Electrician · Randolph County group | ELECTRICIAN | $45.41 | $31.00 | 4 |
| Fence Builder · Mecklenburg County group | LABORER (GUARDRAIL/FENCE INSTALLER) | $13.22 | $13.22 | 1 |
| Glazier · Randolph County group | GLAZIER | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Randolph County group | IRONWORKER | $47.75 | $29.75 | 4 |
| Laborer · Randolph County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.53 | $12.53 | 16 |
| Operating Engineer · Randolph County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.22 | $19.22 | 43 |
| Painter · Randolph County group | PAINTER | $16.36 | $15.31 | 4 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Randolph County group | PLUMBER | $21.75 | $19.27 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Guilford County group | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $14.37 | $14.37 | 1 |
| Roofer · Randolph County group | ROOFER | $22.64 | $18.26 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Randolph County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.89 | $20.89 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Mecklenburg County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVEMENT MARKING EQUIPMENT) | $12.05 | $12.05 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Randolph County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.65 | $16.56 | 7 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Guilford County group | ELECTRICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN) | $16.44 | $15.19 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Randolph County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NC20260127 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NC20260121 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NC20260088 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NC20260085 Excludes Dredging | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Randolph County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NC20260019 (Dredging).
Questions about Randolph County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Randolph County?
$45.41 an hour: a $31.00 base wage plus $14.41 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NC20260127, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Randolph County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Randolph County?
$12.53 an hour: a $12.53 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NC20260127, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Randolph 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 Randolph County, the $47.75 total is a $29.75 base wage plus $18.00 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Randolph County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NC20260127 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NC20260121 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NC20260088 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NC20260085 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Randolph County share its rates with other counties?
For 19 of its 19 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Randolph County group).