B03_ATTACHMENT_004_-_Wage_Rate_Determination_-_North_Carolina.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (NC20260019) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy dredging construction work in North Carolina statewide, effective January 30, 2026.

The determination establishes hourly wage rates for two categories of dredging operations: Hydraulic Dredges Over 20 inches and Hydraulic Dredges Under 20 inches. For dredges over 20 inches, rates range from $30.86 to $48.48 per hour across seven classes (A1 through D), with fringe benefits ranging from 14.15 to 15.34 plus applicable adjustments. For dredges under 20 inches, thirteen job classifications including Cook, Deckhand, Engineer, Launchman, Leverman, Mate, Mess Cook, Messman & Janitor, Oiler & Fireman, Shoreman, Spider Barge Operator, Spill Barge Operator, and Welder are assigned rates from $7.53 to $10.03 per hour with fringe benefits of 1.73 plus adjustments. An additional 20 percent premium applies for hazardous material work. The document includes detailed classification definitions, holiday and vacation contribution footnotes, incentive pay allowances for various licensed operators and certifications, and information regarding Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions. The determination also explains union rate identifiers, union average rate identifiers, survey rate identifiers, and state-adopted rate identifiers used throughout the wage determination, along with the appeals process for challenging wage determination decisions through the Department of Labor's Branch of Construction Wage Determinations and Administrative Review Board.