Building Construction — Allendale, South Carolina
WD SC20260002-16630-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER in Allendale, South Carolina (construction type: building) is $16.00/hr base + $0.25/hr fringe = $16.25/hr total package (WD SC20260002-16630-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $16.00 | $0.25 | $16.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/INSULATOR | $32.00 | $22.49 | $54.49 Bottom 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $34.21 | $24.26 | $58.47 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $29.70 | $16.85 | $46.55 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $34.15 | $15.44 | $49.59 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON | $28.74 | $16.73 | $45.47 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.75 | $17.74 | $53.49 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.31 | $17.74 | $42.05 +50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.00 | $17.74 | $54.74 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR | $51.11 | $40.04 | $91.15 Top 10% +166% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $29.27 | $14.55 | $43.82 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $35.72 | $15.72 | $51.44 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $23.32 | $13.22 | $36.54 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $22.82 | $13.22 | $36.04 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $23.07 | $13.22 | $36.29 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $22.57 | $13.22 | $35.79 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MACHINIST | $54.00 | $10.70 | $64.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $35.05 | $20.09 | $55.14 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $29.27 | $14.55 | $43.82 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $34.40 | $15.44 | $49.84 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $39.06 | $17.41 | $56.47 +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $28.74 | $16.73 | $45.47 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $26.28 | $18.42 | $44.70 Top 10% +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (AIR COMPRESSOR; CONCRETE MIXER; CONVEYOR; ELEVATOR; HOIST, 1-DRUM; LIGHT PLANT; MOTOR CRANE DRIVER AND OILER; ROLLER; TRAC | $29.88 | $18.42 | $48.30 +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE; CENTRAL MIXING PLANT; CONCRETE PLACING MACHINE; CRANE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE; HOIST, 2-DRUM; MOTOR GRADER; SHOVEL; SI | $36.00 | $18.42 | $54.42 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BATCH PLANT; BULLDOZER; CONCRETE MIXER; DISTRIBUTOR; END LOADER; FORK LIFT TRUCK; LEAD OILER; PAN SCRAPER; PAVING MACHINE | $33.12 | $18.42 | $51.54 +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (FIREMAN) | $26.28 | $18.42 | $44.70 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (MECHANIC) | $36.00 | $18.42 | $54.42 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (PUMP; TRACTOR; FIREPERSON; OILER) | $26.28 | $18.42 | $44.70 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $29.00 | $9.90 | $38.90 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $37.00 | $18.11 | $55.11 +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $37.22 | $24.25 | $61.47 +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $29.70 | $16.85 | $46.55 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: 2-1/2 TONS & OVER, AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE WEEKLY RATE: $393.90 | $32.14 | $12.68 | $44.82 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: OILER FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE WEEKLY RATE: $393.90 | $31.79 | $12.68 | $44.47 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: UNDER 2-1/2 TONS FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE WEEKLY RATE: $393.90 | $31.51 | $12.68 | $44.19 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Allendale, 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.
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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 Allendale, 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.