Building Construction — Dorchester, South Carolina
WD SC20260024-14614-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Dorchester, South Carolina (construction type: building) is $18.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $18.00/hr total package (WD SC20260024-14614-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 16.25 1.36 CARPENTER | $14.09 | $2.22 | $16.31 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.77 | $0.00 | $14.77 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC | $19.24 | $2.69 | $21.93 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $29.75 | $18.00 | $47.75 Above median +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.10 | $1.72 | $12.82 -35% 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 | $19.62 | $3.54 | $23.16 Above median | $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 | $17.59 | $1.56 | $19.15 | $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 | $12.74 | $0.00 | $12.74 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $36.00 | $14.19 | $50.19 +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.95 | $5.35 | $24.30 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $12.11 | $0.00 | $12.11 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.21 | $3.24 | $17.45 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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.