Highway Construction — Horry, South Carolina
WD SC20260034-16198-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY in Horry, South Carolina (construction type: highway) is $14.29/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.29/hr total package (WD SC20260034-16198-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 42 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: SC20260034-16198-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: South Carolina (SC)
County: Horry
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 | $14.29 | $0.00 | $14.29 Bottom 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $13.07 | $0.00 | $13.07 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.62 | $0.00 | $14.62 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.33 | $0.00 | $14.33 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.79 | $0.00 | $14.79 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.35 | $0.00 | $15.35 -37% 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, ASPHALT, INCLUDES ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR, RAKER, SHOVELER, AND SPREADER | $11.62 | $0.00 | $11.62 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, ASPHALT, INCLUDES ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR, SHOVELER AND SPREADER | $11.54 | $0.00 | $11.54 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.72 | $0.00 | $9.72 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.16 | $0.00 | $10.16 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.06 | $0.00 | $10.06 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $12.63 | $0.00 | $12.63 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $13.19 | $0.00 | $13.19 Top 10% -34% 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 | $13.98 | $0.00 | $13.98 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.17 | $0.00 | $15.17 -34% 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: (LOADER) | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 Top 10% -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.04 | $0.00 | $15.04 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.09 | $0.00 | $16.09 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.68 | $0.00 | $15.68 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $14.81 | $0.00 | $14.81 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.58 | $0.00 | $20.58 Bottom 10% -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.08 | $0.00 | $20.08 Bottom 10% -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.00 | $4.73 | $24.73 Bottom 10% +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $14.61 | $0.00 | $14.61 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.48 | $0.00 | $19.48 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.21 | $0.00 | $19.21 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.07 | $0.00 | $19.07 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $13.29 | $0.00 | $13.29 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $18.85 | $0.00 | $18.85 -17% 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 | $10.67 | $0.00 | $10.67 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $15.55 | $0.00 | $15.55 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Horry, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 highway construction in Horry, 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.