Highway Construction — Newberry, South Carolina
WD SC20260040-14623-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Newberry, South Carolina (construction type: highway) is $14.47/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $14.47/hr total package (WD SC20260040-14623-hwy, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $14.47 | $0.00 | $14.47 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.11 | $0.00 | $14.11 -38% vs market | $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 | $11.71 | $0.00 | $11.71 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $10.16 | $0.00 | $10.16 -49% 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 | $11.68 | $0.00 | $11.68 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $13.87 | $0.00 | $13.87 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.01 | $0.00 | $10.01 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.63 | $0.00 | $12.63 Top 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 -49% 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 | $10.15 | $0.00 | $10.15 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $12.98 | $0.00 | $12.98 Top 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.26 | $0.00 | $13.26 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $13.01 | $0.00 | $13.01 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $12.76 | $0.00 | $12.76 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.83 | $0.00 | $18.83 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $18.22 | $0.00 | $18.22 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $16.62 | $0.00 | $16.62 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $20.12 | $0.00 | $20.12 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (LOADER) | $15.51 | $0.00 | $15.51 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.23 | $0.00 | $17.23 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.78 | $0.00 | $17.78 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.56 | $0.00 | $17.56 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $13.67 | $0.00 | $13.67 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $14.96 | $0.00 | $14.96 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER | $15.01 | $0.00 | $15.01 -34% 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 | $12.04 | $0.00 | $12.04 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $14.43 | $0.00 | $14.43 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Newberry, 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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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 Newberry, 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.