Building Construction — Marlboro, South Carolina
WD SC20260019-16200-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Marlboro, South Carolina (construction type: building) is $14.46/hr base + $0.78/hr fringe = $15.24/hr total package (WD SC20260019-16200-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 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, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $14.46 | $0.78 | $15.24 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $14.23 | $0.00 | $14.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.76 | $0.76 | $10.52 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.62 | $1.46 | $14.08 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $16.17 | $1.76 | $17.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $13.55 | $1.20 | $14.75 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $19.58 | $4.94 | $24.52 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $16.99 | $2.17 | $19.16 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.76 | $2.04 | $14.80 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Marlboro, 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 Marlboro
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Marlboro, 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.