Highway Construction — Marion, South Carolina
WD SC20260039-16199-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Marion, South Carolina (construction type: highway) is $14.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.00/hr total package (WD SC20260039-16199-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 41 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: SC20260039-16199-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: South Carolina (SC)
County: Marion
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 41
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 | $14.00 | $0.00 | $14.00 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.02 | $0.00 | $13.02 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $11.63 | $0.00 | $11.63 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.65 | $0.00 | $12.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.52 | $0.00 | $12.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $15.64 | $0.00 | $15.64 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $12.47 | $0.00 | $12.47 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.93 | $0.00 | $10.93 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.96 | $0.00 | $10.96 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.47 | $0.00 | $9.47 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.39 | $0.00 | $9.39 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.67 | $0.00 | $9.67 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.93 | $0.00 | $9.93 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.55 | $0.00 | $9.55 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.40 | $0.00 | $9.40 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $8.85 | $0.00 | $8.85 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-FLAGGER | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 Top 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-FLAGGER | $10.15 | $0.00 | $10.15 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.87 | $0.00 | $13.87 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $15.51 | $0.00 | $15.51 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.08 | $0.00 | $15.08 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.25 | $0.00 | $16.25 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $13.66 | $3.40 | $17.06 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $20.12 | $0.00 | $20.12 Bottom 10% -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.85 | $0.00 | $15.85 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $16.20 | $0.00 | $16.20 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.51 | $0.00 | $15.51 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $18.22 | $0.00 | $18.22 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $13.39 | $0.00 | $13.39 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.58 | $0.00 | $14.58 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $11.95 | $0.00 | $11.95 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER | $11.22 | $0.00 | $11.22 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.26 | $0.00 | $13.26 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $16.25 | $0.00 | $16.25 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $11.69 | $0.00 | $11.69 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $12.83 | $0.00 | $12.83 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.16 | $0.00 | $14.16 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $14.19 | $0.00 | $14.19 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE, INCLUDES PILOT CAR | $10.83 | $0.00 | $10.83 Top 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Marion, 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.
Other Construction Types in Marion
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Marion, 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.