Prevailing wage rates in Bamberg County, South Carolina

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Bamberg 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 Bamberg County, South Carolina.

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination SC20260040, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Form Work Only$21.39$0.00$21.39
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.86$0.00$20.86
Ironworker, Reinforcing$23.12$0.00$23.12
Laborer (Colleton)$15.02$0.00$15.02
Laborer, Luteman$17.31$0.00$17.31
Laborer, Pipelayer$20.50$0.00$20.50
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger$17.27$0.00$17.27
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Allendale, Bamber, Barnwell, Newberry, Orangeburg)$19.19$0.00$19.19
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Beaufort, Colleton, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Williamsburg)$18.98$0.00$18.98
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoverler, And Spreader$16.20$0.00$16.20
Laborer: Common Or General (Beaufort)$15.00$0.00$15.00
Laborer: Common Or General (Colleton)$15.02$0.00$15.02
Laborer: Common Or General (Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper)$14.89$0.00$14.89
Laborer: Common Or General (Newberry, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell)$17.47$0.00$17.47
Laborer: Common Or General (Orangeburg)$18.67$0.00$18.67
Laborer: Common Or General (Williamsburg)$14.80$0.00$14.80
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Newberry, Orangeburg)$25.96$0.00$25.96
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Beaufort)$22.47$0.00$22.47
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Colleton)$26.28$0.00$26.28
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Williamsburg)$25.47$0.00$25.47
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$29.74$0.00$29.74
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$24.57$0.00$24.57
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$24.57$0.00$24.57
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End)$22.93$0.00$22.93
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$26.93$0.00$26.93
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$27.84$0.00$27.84
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Newberry, Orangeburg, Williamsburg)$22.19$0.00$22.19
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Beaufort)$22.12$0.00$22.12
Power Equipment Operator: Paver (Colleton, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper)$20.21$0.00$20.21
Power Equipment Operator: Roller$18.86$0.00$18.86
Power Equipment Operator: Screed$19.23$0.00$19.23
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor$19.60$0.00$19.60
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$17.74$0.00$17.74
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.33$0.00$21.33
Truck Driver: Single Axle, Includes Pilot Car$17.80$0.00$17.80
Truck Driver: Tractor Haul Truck$24.02$0.00$24.02

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260054, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Tile Setter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Soft Floor Layer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Sheet Metal Worker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Roofer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber/Pipefitter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Painter, Brush$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Mortar Mixer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (General)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Insulator/Asbestos Worker$7.25$0.00$7.25
HVAC Mechanic/Duct & Pipe$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$7.25$0.00$7.25
Drywall Hanger$7.25$0.00$7.25
Drywall Finisher$7.25$0.00$7.25
Concrete Finisher$7.25$0.00$7.25
Carpenter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Bricklayer$7.25$0.00$7.25

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Motor Grader$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Mechanic$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Dragline$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Crane$7.98$0.00$7.98
Power Equipment Operators: Bulldozer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Pan Scraper)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Pipefitter$9.09$0.00$9.09
Manhole Builder$7.25$0.00$7.25
Line Construction: Line Technician$10.08$0.00$10.08
Laborers: General$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Chain Saw)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$10.98$0.00$10.98
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.25$0.00$7.25
Carpenter$7.42$0.00$7.42
Bricklayer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Boilermaker (Tank Work)$12.96$3.32$16.28

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 Bamberg County, South Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell

Wage determination 2015-4461, revision 35, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.02
01111General Clerk I$15.16
07010Baker$17.75
07130Food Service Worker$13.28
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.37
11090Gardener$21.78
11150Janitor$13.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.92
11240Maid or Houseman$13.27
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.14
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.46
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.63
23470Laborer$17.53
27101Guard I$15.41
27102Guard II$17.24
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.52
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.20
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.02
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.10
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.37
01020Administrative Assistant$31.95
01035Court Reporter$21.51
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.71
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.14
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.24
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.71
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.14
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.05
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.14
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.14
01111General Clerk I$15.16
01112General Clerk II$16.54
01113General Clerk III$18.57
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.99
01141Messenger Courier$13.96
01191Order Clerk I$15.71
01192Order Clerk II$17.14
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.23
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.51
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.99
01270Production Control Clerk$28.07
01290Rental Clerk$17.38
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.23
01311Secretary I$19.23
01312Secretary II$21.51
01313Secretary III$23.99
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.71
01410Supply Technician$31.95
01420Survey Worker$21.51
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.87
01531Travel Clerk I$17.14
01532Travel Clerk II$19.23
01533Travel Clerk III$20.86
01611Word Processor I$17.14
01612Word Processor II$19.23
01613Word Processor III$21.51
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.30
05010Automotive Electrician$20.63
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.46
05070Automotive Worker$19.46
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.93
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.83
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.46
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.83
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.72
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.18
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.46
05310Painter, Automotive$20.63
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.46
05370Tire Repairer$16.93
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.83
07010Baker$17.75
07041Cook I$12.63
07042Cook II$14.51
07070Dishwasher$12.65
07130Food Service Worker$13.28
07210Meat Cutter$17.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.94
09040Furniture Handler$13.98
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.94
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.71
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.33
09130Upholsterer$21.94
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.37
11060Elevator Operator$13.73
11090Gardener$21.78
11122Housekeeping Aide$13.72
11150Janitor$13.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.92
11240Maid or Houseman$13.27
11260Pruner$15.26
11270Tractor Operator$20.22
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.92
11360Window Cleaner$15.35
12010Ambulance Driver$19.68
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.00
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.76
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.48
12020Dental Assistant$22.16
12025Dental Hygienist$42.81
12030EKG Technician$37.87
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.87
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.68
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.24
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.00
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.00
12100Medical Assistant$17.61
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.41
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.85
12190Medical Record Technician$22.21
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.34
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.16
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.06
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.82
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.26
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.37
12235Optical Dispenser$26.00
12236Optical Technician$23.24
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.73
12280Phlebotomist$17.86
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.37
12311Registered Nurse I$26.57
12312Registered Nurse II$32.50
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.50
12314Registered Nurse III$39.33
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.33
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.14
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.21
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.57
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.28
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.36
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.24
13041Illustrator I$21.28
13042Illustrator II$26.36
13043Illustrator III$32.24
13047Librarian$29.19
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.17
13058Library Technician$17.93
13061Media Specialist I$19.02
13062Media Specialist II$21.28
13063Media Specialist III$23.73
13071Photographer I$19.02
13072Photographer II$21.28
13073Photographer III$26.36
13074Photographer IV$32.24
13075Photographer V$39.02
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.78
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.02
14041Computer Operator I$13.41
14042Computer Operator II$16.20
14043Computer Operator III$19.95
14044Computer Operator IV$20.79
14045Computer Operator V$24.54
14071Computer Programmer I$24.88
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$13.41
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$20.79
14170System Support Specialist$24.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.31
15060Educational Technologist$31.02
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.12
15080Graphic Artist$27.57
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.12
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.12
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.12
15090Technical Instructor$22.59
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.63
15110Test Proctor$18.24
15120Tutor$18.24
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)$26.99
19040Tool And Die Maker$33.16
21020Forklift Operator$19.07
21030Material Coordinator$28.07
21040Material Expediter$28.07
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.53
21071Order Filler$16.28
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$19.07
21110Shipping Packer$20.10
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.10
21140Store Worker I$14.79
21150Stock Clerk$20.06
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$19.07
21410Warehouse Specialist$19.07
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.14
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.79
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.14
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.64
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.56
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.99
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.79
23080Aircraft Worker$25.46
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.99
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.15
23125Cable Splicer$40.18
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.00
23140Carpet Layer$25.46
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$25.46
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$26.99
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.56
23260Fabric Worker$23.79
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.56
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.15
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$28.56
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$22.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.63
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.56
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.79
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.46
23391Gunsmith I$22.15
23392Gunsmith II$25.46
23393Gunsmith III$28.56
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.49
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$22.52
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.56
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.99
23470Laborer$17.53
23510Locksmith$26.99
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.77
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.17
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.49
23591Metrology Technician I$28.56
23592Metrology Technician II$30.14
23593Metrology Technician III$31.64
23640Millwright$30.25
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.99
23760Painter, Maintenance$26.99
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.57
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.93
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.56
23850Rigger$28.56
23870Scale Mechanic$25.46
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.56
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.46
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.90
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.68
23950Telephone Lineman$28.56
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.67
23965Well Driller$28.56
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.56
23980Woodworker$22.15
24550Case Manager$19.84
24570Child Care Attendant$13.05
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.28
24610Chore Aide$13.68
24630Homemaker$19.84
25010Boiler Tender$25.58
25040Sewage Plant Operator$23.95
25070Stationary Engineer$25.34
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.24
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$23.95
27004Alarm Monitor$17.78
27007Baggage Inspector$15.41
27008Corrections Officer$21.93
27010Court Security Officer$22.09
27030Detection Dog Handler$17.24
27040Detention Officer$21.93
27070Firefighter$21.77
27101Guard I$15.41
27102Guard II$17.24
27131Police Officer I$22.57
27132Police Officer II$25.07
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$15.06
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$16.22
28043Carnival Worker$11.36
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.46
28310Lifeguard$18.24
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.89
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.71
28515Recreation Specialist$28.36
28630Sports Official$18.24
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.65
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.46
29020Hatch Tender$25.46
29030Line Handler$25.46
29041Stevedore I$23.79
29042Stevedore II$26.99
30021Archeological Technician I$20.28
30022Archeological Technician II$22.69
30023Archeological Technician III$28.11
30030Cartographic Technician$27.87
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.87
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.01
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.03
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.28
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.69
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.28
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.85
30081Engineering Technician I$17.91
30082Engineering Technician II$20.10
30083Engineering Technician III$22.53
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.93
30085Engineering Technician V$34.08
30086Engineering Technician VI$41.21
30090Environmental Technician$27.86
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.19
30210Laboratory Technician$27.59
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.01
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.03
30240Mathematical Technician$27.86
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.63
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.03
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.29
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.50
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.03
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.86
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.03
30461Technical Writer I$27.86
30462Technical Writer II$34.08
30463Technical Writer III$41.23
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$29.21
30502Weather Forecaster II$35.54
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.86
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.10
31030Bus Driver$20.42
31043Driver Courier$15.96
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.52
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.35
31310Taxi Driver$12.18
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.20
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.47
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.53
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.53
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.44
99050Desk Clerk$13.12
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.88
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.59
99260Marketing Analyst$32.08
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$25.33
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$13.96
99711Recycling Specialist$16.94
99730Refuse Collector$11.96
99810Sales Clerk$14.00
99820School Crossing Guard$16.52
99830Survey Party Chief$22.67
99831Surveying Aide$14.76
99832Surveying Technician$20.16
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.89
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.11
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.89

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.