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North Carolina charge-out rates
North Carolina charge-out rates follow Charlotte and Research Triangle civil, plus coastal and mountain utility work. These USD figures are fully loaded T&M ranges for labor and iron, not wages.
Prices in USD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
North Carolina labor
| Trade | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Pressure vessel and boiler work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $110 USD |
| Carpenter (Journeyman) Formwork, framing, finishing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $60 USD | $70 USD | $80 USD |
| Concrete Finisher Placing and finishing structural and flatwork concrete. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $60 USD | $70 USD | $80 USD |
| Crane Operator (Journeyman) Mobile and tower crane operation. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $110 USD |
| Electrician (Journeyman) Industrial and commercial electrical installation. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| General Laborer Site labor, flagging, general cleanup and support work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $45 USD | $50 USD | $60 USD |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Operator billed separately from bare equipment rate. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| HVAC / Refrigeration Mechanic HVAC installation and service. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation and controls, industrial plants. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $85 USD | $100 USD | $110 USD |
| Insulator (Mechanical) Mechanical insulation, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Ironworker Structural steel erection, rebar placing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Millwright Mechanical equipment installation and alignment. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| Painter / Coatings (Industrial) Industrial coatings and blasting. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $75 USD | $85 USD |
| Pipefitter / Steamfitter Process and utility piping, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $90 USD | $100 USD |
| Plumber (Journeyman) Commercial and industrial plumbing. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $95 USD |
| Project Manager Typically billed on T&M for owner-directed extras. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $105 USD | $120 USD | $135 USD |
| Safety Officer (NCSO/CHST) Dedicated site safety supervision. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Scaffolder Scaffold erection and dismantle. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $75 USD | $85 USD |
| Skilled Laborer / Pipelayer Grade checking, pipe laying, trench work. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $50 USD | $60 USD | $70 USD |
| Superintendent Site supervision above foreman level. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $100 USD | $115 USD | $130 USD |
| Survey Crew (2-person, equipped) Two-person survey crew including instruments. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $120 USD | $140 USD | $160 USD |
| Truck Driver (Class 1 / CDL-A) Driver billed separately from bare truck rate. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $55 USD | $60 USD | $70 USD |
| Welder (B-Pressure) Pressure welding; rate typically excludes rig. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 USD | $105 USD | $120 USD |
| Welder with Rig Truck B-pressure welder including welding rig truck. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $120 USD | $140 USD | $155 USD |
| Working Foreman Trade foreman, typically working with tools. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $90 USD | $105 USD |
North Carolina equipment
| Equipment | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor - 185 CFM Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 185 CFM Rental · USD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $80 USD | $100 USD | $125 USD |
| Articulated Rock Truck - 40 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 40 Ton Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $145 USD | $170 USD | $190 USD |
| Backhoe - Loader/Backhoe Bare rate; add operator. · Loader/Backhoe Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $75 USD | $90 USD | $105 USD |
| Boom Lift - 60 ft Bare rate. · 60 ft Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Dozer - D6 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D6 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $145 USD | $170 USD | $190 USD |
| Dozer - D8 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D8 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $200 USD | $230 USD | $260 USD |
| Excavator - 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare rate; add operator. Tracked hydraulic excavator. · 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $135 USD | $160 USD | $180 USD |
| Excavator - 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare rate; add operator. · 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $165 USD | $190 USD | $215 USD |
| Excavator - 45 Ton Class Bare rate; add operator. Mass excavation class. · 45 Ton Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $210 USD | $245 USD | $280 USD |
| Generator - 100 kW Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 100 kW Rental · USD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $205 USD | $250 USD | $290 USD |
| Hydrovac Truck (2-person crew) Operated rate - includes crew. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $275 USD | $315 USD | $355 USD |
| Light Tower Daily bare rental, fuel extra. Rental · USD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $100 USD | $130 USD | $155 USD |
| Mini Excavator - 3-5 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 3-5 Ton Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $65 USD | $80 USD | $90 USD |
| Mobile Crane - 100 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 100 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $280 USD | $320 USD | $365 USD |
| Mobile Crane - 60 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 60 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $215 USD | $250 USD | $285 USD |
| Motor Grader - 140/14 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 140/14 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $140 USD | $160 USD | $180 USD |
| Motor Scraper - 621/623 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 621/623 Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $195 USD | $225 USD | $255 USD |
| Packer - Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare rate; add operator. · Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $95 USD | $110 USD | $125 USD |
| Picker / Boom Truck - 45 Ton (operated) Operated rate. · 45 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $180 USD | $210 USD | $240 USD |
| Scissor Lift - 26 ft Daily bare rental. · 26 ft Rental · USD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $155 USD | $190 USD | $225 USD |
| Site Office Trailer Daily rate, delivery extra. Rental · USD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $40 USD | $55 USD | $70 USD |
| Skid Steer Bare rate; add operator. Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $50 USD | $60 USD | $75 USD |
| Tandem Gravel Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $105 USD | $120 USD | $140 USD |
| Telehandler - 10k Class Bare rate; add operator. · 10k Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $70 USD | $85 USD | $100 USD |
| Tractor & End Dump (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $125 USD | $145 USD | $165 USD |
| Tractor & Lowboy (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Equipment moves. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $150 USD | $175 USD | $200 USD |
| Trencher - Ride-on Bare rate; add operator. · Ride-on Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $80 USD | $100 USD | $115 USD |
| Water Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $95 USD | $110 USD | $130 USD |
| Wheel Loader - 3-4 yd Class Bare rate; add operator. · 3-4 yd Class Bare equipment · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $120 USD | $140 USD | $155 USD |
Use your agreed rates on every daily ticket.
These public ranges are a benchmark. SubTrack stores the rates you agreed with the client on a project rate sheet. Crews apply those rates to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on the daily ticket. The same figures carry into reporting and the billing documents you send.
North Carolina rates FAQ
What are construction charge-out rates in North Carolina?
North Carolina rows in this index are fully loaded T&M reference ranges for labor and equipment, in USD, effective 2026-08. They are not wages and they are not a live market survey. North Carolina charge-out rates follow Charlotte and Research Triangle civil, plus coastal and mountain utility work. These USD figures are fully loaded T&M ranges for labor and iron, not wages.
Are North Carolina rates wages or billable T&M?
Billable T&M reference ranges. Low, central, and high already include a public view of burden, overhead, and margin. They are not take-home pay, not a measured market median, and not a quote.
Can I put these North Carolina numbers on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference book. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers to the project so every LEM bills the rate the client signed.
Is this index union or open shop for North Carolina?
It is a blended public range, not a union package and not a PLA. Confirm against the agreement on the job, then store that number on the project rate sheet.
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