Wage Determination 2015-5781.pdf

This is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division for North Carolina counties of Craven, Jones, and Pamlico (Wage Determination No. 2015-5781, Revision 29, effective 5/13/2026).

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts performed in the specified geographic area. It lists over 200 occupational classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates ranging from approximately $10.65 to $49.97 per hour, covering administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, health occupations, information technology, instructional/training, laundry, machine tool operation, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, technical occupations, and transportation positions. All listed occupations receive the following benefits: health and welfare at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week or $222.00 per week maximum), and vacation at 2 weeks after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years. The determination includes eleven paid holidays annually and specifies hazardous pay differentials of 8 percent and 4 percent for applicable positions. Special provisions apply to air traffic controllers, weather observers, and computer professionals, with detailed requirements outlined for exempt classifications. Contractors must provide uniforms and comply with all executive orders referenced, including paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13786 and prevailing wage obligations under Executive Order 13658 for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022.