Building Construction — Aiken, South Carolina
WD SC20260032-16629-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Aiken, South Carolina (construction type: building) is $18.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.00/hr total package (WD SC20260032-16629-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.32 | $1.50 | $17.82 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 15.14 3.16 CARPENTER | $13.23 | $0.02 | $13.25 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.70 | $11.05 | $38.75 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN WORK FROM SWINGING BOSON CHAIRS, SPIDERS, AND/OR SIMILAR DEVICES: 20% PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $32.25 | $16.95 | $49.20 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $0.00 | $9.55 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK/CONCRETE/CEMENT/STONE..$ 11.00 0.00 LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $9.45 | $0.49 | $9.94 Top 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.69 | $2.08 | $16.77 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.81 | $2.67 | $19.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.07 | $2.65 | $19.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $19.39 | $2.02 | $21.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.50 | $1.78 | $19.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.18 | $1.99 | $16.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $31.70 | $16.56 | $48.26 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $16.86 | $0.95 | $17.81 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $12.21 | $0.00 | $12.21 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.05 | $3.18 | $17.23 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Aiken, SC — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Aiken, South Carolina.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.