Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in South Carolina range from $7.25 to $38.75 an hour (median $17.85), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $13.52 to $17.12 an hour (median $14.73), plus health and welfare.
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How prevailing wage works in South Carolina
Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. South Carolina may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.