Prevailing wage rates in Anderson County, South Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Anderson County, South Carolina (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260021, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician Work From Swinging Scaffolds, Boson Chairs, Or Raw Structural Steel: $1.00 Per Hour Additional$32.31$13.66$45.97
Truck Driver$14.05$3.18$17.23
Roofer$12.11$0.00$12.11
Plumber$19.21$4.56$23.77
Pipefitter$19.67$9.16$28.83
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.36$0.00$12.36
Operator: Loader$11.64$1.03$12.67
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.50$1.78$19.28
Operator: Crane$19.39$2.02$21.41
Operator: Bulldozer$17.07$2.65$19.72
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.05$1.96$18.01
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.69$2.08$16.77
Laborer: Mason Tender-Brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone$10.88$0.00$10.88
Laborer: Landscape$9.45$0.49$9.94
Laborer: Common Or General$12.77$0.80$13.57
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.11$0.00$19.11
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.10$0.00$14.10
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$16.42$1.56$17.98
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$15.53$1.76$17.29
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$16.32$1.50$17.82
Bricklayer$17.50$0.67$18.17

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination SC20260037, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Form Work Only$21.35$0.00$21.35
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.69$0.00$18.69
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.20$0.00$22.20
Laborer, Luteman$15.91$0.00$15.91
Laborer, Traffic Control - Cone Setter$17.37$0.00$17.37
Laborer, Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, And Spreader (Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Pickens, Spartanburg)$17.06$0.00$17.06
Laborer, Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, And Spreader (York)$17.18$0.00$17.18
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$14.98$0.00$14.98
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger (Greenville, Laurens, Pickens)$15.70$0.00$15.70
Laborer: Common Or General (Anderson)$14.35$0.00$14.35
Laborer: Common Or General (Greenville, Pickens)$14.59$0.00$14.59
Laborer: Common Or General (Laurens)$13.14$0.00$13.14
Laborer: Common Or General (Spartanburg)$14.86$0.00$14.86
Laborer: Common Or General (York)$14.24$0.00$14.24
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$15.37$0.00$15.37
Laborer: Pipelayer$20.67$0.00$20.67
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Greenville, Laurens, Pickens)$20.43$0.00$20.43
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Spartanburg, York)$20.58$0.00$20.58
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$19.14$0.00$19.14
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$29.17$0.00$29.17
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$19.41$0.00$19.41
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Greenville, Laurens, Pickens)$18.66$0.00$18.66
Power Equipment Operator: Hydroseeder$16.26$0.00$16.26
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End)$24.84$0.00$24.84
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$26.24$0.00$26.24
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$17.50$0.00$17.50
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$19.11$0.00$19.11
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Greenville, Laurens, Pickens)$20.12$0.00$20.12
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$17.90$0.00$17.90
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Greenville)$18.61$0.00$18.61
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Laurens, Pickens)$17.98$0.00$17.98
Power Equipment Operator: Scraper$18.79$0.00$18.79
Power Equipment Operator: Screed$19.35$0.00$19.35
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor$19.63$0.00$19.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$18.85$0.00$18.85
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Greenville)$19.47$0.00$19.47
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Laurens, Pickens)$18.77$0.00$18.77
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck (Anderson, Spartanburg, York)$19.93$0.00$19.93
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck (Greenville, Laurens, Pickens)$19.75$0.00$19.75

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260048, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural (Pickens County (From Tennessee State Line South To Town Of Pickens))$30.00$15.02$45.02
Ironworker, Structural (Anderson (Western Part) And Pickens (Western Part Except Northern Area))$32.00$15.05$47.05
Ironworker, Structural (Anderson (Remainder), Greenville, Pickens (Remainder), And Spartanburg Counties)$29.75$18.00$47.75
Truck Driver$15.36$1.85$17.21
Operator: Loader$10.50$1.98$12.48
Operator: Grader/Blade$20.11$1.39$21.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$11.00$1.09$12.09
Laborer: Pipelayer$10.92$1.09$12.01
Laborer: Common Or General$11.19$2.38$13.57
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$14.72$0.00$14.72

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260058, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$15.88$0.00$15.88
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.49$0.00$13.49
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.85$0.00$18.85
Laborer: Common Or General$14.59$0.00$14.59
Electrician$16.43$0.00$16.43
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.69$0.00$14.69
Carpenter$16.38$0.00$16.38

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260004, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04
Tankerman Endorsement (Uscg) $1.80; All Classifications Tankerman Endorsement Only (Uscg) $1.55; Deckhand Or Mater Ab W/Lifeboatman Only (Uscg) $1.80; Welder (Abs Certification) $1.55......$ 37.15 14.57 Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward$38.38$14.66$53.04

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Anderson County, South Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Anderson, Greenville, Laurens and Pickens

Wage determination 2015-4433, revision 35, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.99
01111General Clerk I$15.87
07010Baker$16.63
07130Food Service Worker$14.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.59
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.29
11090Gardener$22.66
11150Janitor$14.99
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.62
11240Maid or Houseman$14.43
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.98
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.15
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.85
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.80
23470Laborer$18.52
27101Guard I$17.19
27102Guard II$19.23
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.65
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.86
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.99
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.31
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.84
01020Administrative Assistant$34.20
01035Court Reporter$20.78
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.31
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.71
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.75
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.24
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.81
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.69
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.38
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.38
01111General Clerk I$15.87
01112General Clerk II$17.32
01113General Clerk III$19.43
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.94
01141Messenger Courier$16.73
01191Order Clerk I$19.35
01192Order Clerk II$21.12
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.43
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.62
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.98
01270Production Control Clerk$27.41
01290Rental Clerk$17.93
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.40
01311Secretary I$18.40
01312Secretary II$20.58
01313Secretary III$22.94
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.28
01410Supply Technician$34.20
01420Survey Worker$17.96
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.06
01531Travel Clerk I$18.69
01532Travel Clerk II$20.97
01533Travel Clerk III$23.31
01611Word Processor I$16.39
01612Word Processor II$18.40
01613Word Processor III$20.58
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.00
05010Automotive Electrician$21.89
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.56
05070Automotive Worker$20.56
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.86
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.14
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.56
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.14
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.53
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.16
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.56
05310Painter, Automotive$21.89
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.56
05370Tire Repairer$17.01
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.14
07010Baker$16.63
07041Cook I$16.96
07042Cook II$19.52
07070Dishwasher$14.23
07130Food Service Worker$14.63
07210Meat Cutter$18.41
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.59
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.24
09040Furniture Handler$12.85
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.22
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.28
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.71
09130Upholsterer$20.22
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.29
11060Elevator Operator$14.99
11090Gardener$22.66
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.99
11150Janitor$14.99
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.62
11240Maid or Houseman$14.43
11260Pruner$15.86
11270Tractor Operator$20.98
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.62
11360Window Cleaner$16.67
12010Ambulance Driver$20.34
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.71
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.38
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$35.64
12020Dental Assistant$23.12
12025Dental Hygienist$41.01
12030EKG Technician$33.29
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$33.29
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.34
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.88
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.71
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.79
12100Medical Assistant$20.74
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.52
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.79
12190Medical Record Technician$25.50
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.53
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$43.99
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.52
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.19
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.58
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.62
12235Optical Dispenser$23.15
12236Optical Technician$23.88
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.42
12280Phlebotomist$18.89
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.03
12311Registered Nurse I$26.44
12312Registered Nurse II$32.34
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.34
12314Registered Nurse III$39.14
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.14
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.91
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.09
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.33
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.97
13012Exhibits Specialist II$30.93
13013Exhibits Specialist III$37.82
13041Illustrator I$26.43
13042Illustrator II$32.73
13043Illustrator III$40.03
13047Librarian$34.25
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.78
13058Library Technician$19.47
13061Media Specialist I$22.32
13062Media Specialist II$24.97
13063Media Specialist III$27.83
13071Photographer I$19.02
13072Photographer II$21.29
13073Photographer III$26.36
13074Photographer IV$32.25
13075Photographer V$39.02
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.32
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.98
14041Computer Operator I$22.70
14042Computer Operator II$25.40
14043Computer Operator III$28.31
14044Computer Operator IV$31.46
14045Computer Operator V$34.85
14071Computer Programmer I$26.47
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.70
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.46
14170System Support Specialist$34.85
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.05
15060Educational Technologist$34.70
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.00
15080Graphic Artist$28.13
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.00
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.00
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.00
15090Technical Instructor$23.82
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.14
15110Test Proctor$19.23
15120Tutor$19.23
16010Assembler$11.92
16030Counter Attendant$11.92
16040Dry Cleaner$14.74
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.92
16090Presser, Hand$11.92
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.92
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.92
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.92
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.55
16220Tailor$16.56
16250Washer, Machine$12.90
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.73
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.02
21020Forklift Operator$19.88
21030Material Coordinator$27.41
21040Material Expediter$27.41
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.52
21071Order Filler$17.10
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.88
21110Shipping Packer$21.42
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.42
21140Store Worker I$14.19
21150Stock Clerk$19.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.88
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.88
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$39.15
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$30.62
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$36.98
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$39.15
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$41.16
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$26.42
23050Aircraft, Painter$34.98
23060Aircraft Servicer$30.62
23080Aircraft Worker$32.86
23110Appliance Mechanic$23.71
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.77
23125Cable Splicer$39.41
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.08
23140Carpet Layer$24.70
23160Electrician, Maintenance$28.95
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.85
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.99
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.98
23260Fabric Worker$23.36
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.68
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.77
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.50
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.80
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$36.98
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$30.62
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$32.86
23391Gunsmith I$21.77
23392Gunsmith II$25.06
23393Gunsmith III$28.21
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.45
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.55
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.21
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.69
23470Laborer$18.52
23510Locksmith$26.69
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.08
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.87
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.11
23591Metrology Technician I$28.21
23592Metrology Technician II$29.87
23593Metrology Technician III$31.40
23640Millwright$28.67
23710Office Appliance Repairer$20.78
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.18
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.36
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.83
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.21
23850Rigger$27.17
23870Scale Mechanic$25.06
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$21.75
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.22
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.51
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.31
23950Telephone Lineman$24.25
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.62
23965Well Driller$28.21
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.21
23980Woodworker$21.77
24550Case Manager$18.74
24570Child Care Attendant$13.67
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.06
24610Chore Aide$14.33
24630Homemaker$18.74
25010Boiler Tender$30.20
25040Sewage Plant Operator$28.78
25070Stationary Engineer$30.20
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.57
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$28.78
27004Alarm Monitor$21.14
27007Baggage Inspector$17.19
27008Corrections Officer$22.71
27010Court Security Officer$22.07
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.23
27040Detention Officer$22.71
27070Firefighter$21.68
27101Guard I$17.19
27102Guard II$19.23
27131Police Officer I$25.01
27132Police Officer II$27.78
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.42
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.73
28043Carnival Worker$12.41
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.63
28310Lifeguard$13.32
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.85
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.21
28515Recreation Specialist$25.34
28630Sports Official$16.60
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.41
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.35
29020Hatch Tender$26.35
29030Line Handler$26.35
29041Stevedore I$24.56
29042Stevedore II$28.06
30021Archeological Technician I$19.98
30022Archeological Technician II$22.35
30023Archeological Technician III$27.70
30030Cartographic Technician$27.70
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.88
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.67
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.88
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.98
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.35
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.92
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.67
30081Engineering Technician I$18.02
30082Engineering Technician II$20.28
30083Engineering Technician III$23.42
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.01
30085Engineering Technician V$35.48
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.93
30090Environmental Technician$27.70
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.70
30210Laboratory Technician$29.15
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.67
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.77
30240Mathematical Technician$27.70
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.19
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.72
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.13
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.50
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.88
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.70
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.88
30461Technical Writer I$26.69
30462Technical Writer II$32.65
30463Technical Writer III$39.51
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.67
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.31
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.70
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.81
31030Bus Driver$20.44
31043Driver Courier$18.39
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.65
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$15.03
31310Taxi Driver$13.36
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.86
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.31
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.52
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.52
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.98
99050Desk Clerk$14.29
99095Embalmer$28.30
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.33
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.80
99260Marketing Analyst$34.57
99310Mortician$31.67
99410Pest Controller$21.38
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.66
99711Recycling Specialist$23.41
99730Refuse Collector$17.70
99810Sales Clerk$14.83
99820School Crossing Guard$15.23
99830Survey Party Chief$23.46
99831Surveying Aide$15.55
99832Surveying Technician$21.32
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.94
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.04
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.94

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.