Building Construction — Jasper, South Carolina
WD SC20260020-16697-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Jasper, South Carolina (construction type: building) is $16.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.00/hr total package (WD SC20260020-16697-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 13 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, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.35 | $13.40 | $46.75 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN WORK MORE THAN 40 FT. ABOVE THE GROUND ON OR FROM SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BOSON CHAIRS, OR RAW STRUCTURAL STEEL: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $32.80 | $13.99 | $46.79 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC: PAID HOLIDAYS: A. NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, THE FRIDAY AFTER THANK | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.42 | $0.99 | $11.41 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.50 | $1.23 | $13.73 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.95 | $1.83 | $18.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $13.50 | $0.00 | $13.50 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $19.75 | $3.96 | $23.71 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $17.20 | $2.65 | $19.85 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.15 | $1.15 | $20.30 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $13.50 | $1.27 | $14.77 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jasper, 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.
Other Construction Types in Jasper
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Jasper, 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.