Heavy Construction — Kershaw, South Carolina
WD SC20260004-14621-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B1: DERRICK OPERATOR, SPIDER/SPILL BARGE OPERATOR, TIMBER FORK OPERATOR, DOZER OPERATOR, ENGINEER, BLAS in Kershaw, South Carolina (construction type: heavy) is $41.93/hr base + $14.90/hr fringe = $56.83/hr total package (WD SC20260004-14621-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B1: DERRICK OPERATOR, SPIDER/SPILL BARGE OPERATOR, TIMBER FORK OPERATOR, DOZER OPERATOR, ENGINEER, BLAS | $41.93 | $14.90 | $56.83 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS B2: CERTIFIED WELDER. PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE | $39.46 | $14.73 | $54.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C1: MATE, DRAG BARGE OPERATOR, WELDER, ASSISTANT FILL PLACER, STEWARD | $38.38 | $14.66 | $53.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS C2: BOAT OPERATOR. PREMIUMS: ADDITIONAL 20% FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORK FOOTNOTE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE CR | $37.15 | $14.57 | $51.72 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING :, HYDRAULIC DREDGES OVER 20"": CLASS D: SHOREMAN, DECKHAND, RODMAN, SCOWMAN, COOK, MESSMAN, OILER, JANITOR, DRILL OILER. PREMIUMS: ADDITIONA | $30.86 | $14.15 | $45.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $9.79 | $1.73 | $11.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $8.68 | $1.73 | $10.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $7.82 | $1.73 | $9.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $7.53 | $1.73 | $9.26 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $7.71 | $1.73 | $9.44 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $8.82 | $1.73 | $10.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $10.03 | $1.73 | $11.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $8.19 | $1.73 | $9.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $9.59 | $1.73 | $11.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $7.77 | $1.73 | $9.50 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $48.48 | $15.34 | $63.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASTER OF TOWING VESSELS $1.80; LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR USCG LICENSED BOAT OPERATOR $1.30; ENGINEER (QMED AND TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT OR LICENSED ENGINEE | $43.20 | $14.99 | $58.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OILER & FIREMAN | $8.11 | $1.73 | $9.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kershaw, SC — Heavy 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 heavy construction in Kershaw, 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.