Highway Construction — Calhoun, South Carolina
WD SC20260035-14617-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY in Calhoun, South Carolina (construction type: highway) is $14.50/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.50/hr total package (WD SC20260035-14617-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $14.50 | $0.00 | $14.50 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $15.04 | $0.00 | $15.04 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.65 | $0.00 | $13.65 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.49 | $0.00 | $12.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.02 | $0.00 | $15.02 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.07 | $0.00 | $11.07 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.61 | $0.00 | $11.61 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $11.54 | $0.00 | $11.54 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.88 | $0.00 | $9.88 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.97 | $0.00 | $9.97 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.78 | $0.00 | $9.78 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $0.00 | $9.55 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.09 | $0.00 | $10.09 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $11.26 | $0.00 | $11.26 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $10.87 | $0.00 | $10.87 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $14.46 | $0.00 | $14.46 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.93 | $0.00 | $13.93 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.84 | $0.00 | $11.84 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $11.00 | $0.00 | $11.00 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.02 | $0.00 | $16.02 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.98 | $0.00 | $15.98 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.38 | $0.00 | $17.38 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $18.93 | $0.00 | $18.93 Bottom 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE..$ 18.54 0.00 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.44 | $0.00 | $18.44 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $17.22 | $0.00 | $17.22 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $15.10 | $0.00 | $15.10 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $14.98 | $0.00 | $14.98 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $13.56 | $0.00 | $13.56 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Calhoun, SC — Highway 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.
Other Construction Types in Calhoun
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Calhoun, 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.