Highway Construction — Edgefield, South Carolina
WD SC20260038-16633-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Edgefield, South Carolina (construction type: highway) is $13.73/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $13.73/hr total package (WD SC20260038-16633-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 25 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 | $13.73 | $0.00 | $13.73 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.16 | $0.00 | $13.16 -42% vs market | $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 | $10.87 | $0.00 | $10.87 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.46 | $0.00 | $14.46 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.40 | $0.00 | $10.40 -48% 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 | $9.04 | $0.00 | $9.04 -54% 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.28 | $0.00 | $13.28 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.56 | $0.00 | $13.56 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.71 | $0.00 | $12.71 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 -38% 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 | $15.25 | $0.00 | $15.25 -33% 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 | $17.87 | $0.00 | $17.87 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.93 | $0.00 | $18.93 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $17.38 | $0.00 | $17.38 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (LOADER) | $16.31 | $0.00 | $16.31 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.25 | $0.00 | $12.25 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Edgefield, 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 Edgefield
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Edgefield, 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.