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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Swain County, North Carolina
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Swain 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.
Swain 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 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $18.45 | $4.18 | $22.63 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $14.28 | $1.13 | $15.41 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $14.66 | $0.00 | $14.66 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $12.54 | $0.00 | $12.54 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) · 5 rates | $14.85 | $1.38 | $16.23 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260068 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $14.02 | $0.00 | $14.02 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $14.10 | $0.00 | $14.10 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $13.10 | $1.32 | $14.42 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260068 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherCARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $17.59 | $2.31 | $19.90 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $15.37 | $0.40 | $15.77 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $14.61 | $0.00 | $14.61 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) · 3 rates | $19.19 | $2.39 | $21.58 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Fence BuilderLABORER (GUARDRAIL/FENCE INSTALLER) | $13.43 | $0.00 | $13.43 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 2 rates | $18.75 | $5.62 | $24.37 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER · 2 rates | $14.53 | $0.00 | $14.53 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $11.07 | $1.10 | $12.17 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $11.78 | $0.00 | $11.78 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL) · 12 rates | $10.68 | $0.00 | $10.68 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 12 rates | $10.60 | $0.49 | $11.09 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260068 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $10.29 | $1.82 | $12.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 31 rates | $18.60 | $1.41 | $20.01 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE · 31 rates | $13.88 | $0.00 | $13.88 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 31 rates | $14.86 | $1.50 | $16.36 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260068 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY · 4 rates | $14.77 | $1.87 | $16.64 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER: SPRAY · 4 rates | $11.91 | $0.00 | $11.91 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRIDGE) · 4 rates | $19.62 | $0.00 | $19.62 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION · 3 rates | $17.51 | $2.33 | $19.84 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $14.39 | $0.00 | $14.39 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 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 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $13.55 | $0.80 | $14.35 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $14.41 | $0.00 | $14.41 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260094 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · 2 rates | $15.62 | $2.09 | $17.71 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PAVEMENT MARKING EQUIPMENT) | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 5 rates | $12.50 | $1.36 | $13.86 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260061 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER (GVWR OF 26,001 LBS OR GREATER) · 5 rates | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 5 rates | $12.32 | $1.46 | $13.78 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260068 Mod 1 |
Telecommunications TechnicianELECTRICIAN (TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAN) | $15.13 | $0.00 | $15.13 | May 18, 2026 | NC20260086 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 Swain 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
- Operating Engineer$20.01
- Refrigeration Mechanic$19.98
- Drywall Installer / Lather$19.90
- Plumber / Pipefitter$19.84
- Sheet Metal Worker$17.71
- Painter$16.64
- Electrician$15.77
- Carpenter$15.41
- Telecom Technician$15.13
- Roofer$14.35
- Cement Mason$14.02
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$13.86
- Fence Builder$13.43
- Striping & Traffic Control$13.33
- Laborer$12.17
- Landscape Laborer$12.11
- Brick Tender$10.00
Which wage determinations cover Swain 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 | NC20260061 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NC20260094 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NC20260086 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NC20260068 Excludes Dredging | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Specialty WDs also cover Swain County for narrow kinds of work, and don't stand in for the rates above: NC20260019 (Dredging).
Questions about Swain County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Swain County?
$15.77 an hour: a $15.37 base wage plus $0.40 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NC20260061, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Swain County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Swain County?
$12.17 an hour: a $11.07 base wage plus $1.10 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NC20260061, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Swain 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 Swain County, the $24.37 total is a $18.75 base wage plus $5.62 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Swain County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NC20260061 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NC20260094 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NC20260086 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NC20260068 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Swain 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 10 counties (the McDowell County group).