Prevailing wage rates in Florence County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination SC20260036, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Form Work Only$20.30$0.00$20.30
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.45$0.00$19.45
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.20$0.00$22.20
Laborer, Luteman$17.16$0.00$17.16
Laborer, Traffic Control - Cone Setter$16.07$0.00$16.07
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger$16.36$0.00$16.36
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, And Spreader$17.06$0.00$17.06
Laborer: Common Or General (Darlington, Florence)$14.56$0.00$14.56
Laborer: Common Or General (Sumter)$14.40$0.00$14.40
Laborer: Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$15.37$0.00$15.37
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.38$0.00$21.38
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$22.47$0.00$22.47
Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer$25.69$0.00$25.69
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$27.98$0.00$27.98
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade$26.42$0.00$26.42
Power Equipment Operator: Hydroseeder$16.26$0.00$16.26
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End)$24.11$0.00$24.11
Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic$22.54$0.00$22.54
Power Equipment Operator: Milling Machine$17.50$0.00$17.50
Power Equipment Operator: Paver$20.59$0.00$20.59
Power Equipment Operator: Roller$20.83$0.00$20.83
Power Equipment Operator: Scraper$18.79$0.00$18.79
Power Equipment Operator: Screed$20.05$0.00$20.05
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor$19.63$0.00$19.63
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.08$0.00$19.08
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$20.86$0.00$20.86

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260047, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural$29.75$18.00$47.75
Truck Driver$14.15$2.32$16.47
Operator: Loader$10.50$1.98$12.48
Operator: Grader/Blade$20.11$1.39$21.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$12.50$0.00$12.50
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.84$0.00$12.84
Laborer: Common Or General$10.69$0.00$10.69
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$14.85$0.00$14.85

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260066, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$16.81$0.00$16.81
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.49$0.00$13.49
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.85$0.00$18.85
Laborer: Common Or General$12.00$0.00$12.00
Electrician$16.55$0.00$16.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.69$0.00$14.69
Carpenter$15.00$0.00$15.00

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260005, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Ironworker, Structural$29.75$18.00$47.75
Pipefitter$36.00$14.19$50.19
Truck Driver$14.05$3.18$17.23
Roofer$12.21$0.00$12.21
Plumber$16.86$0.95$17.81
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.00$0.00$12.00
Operator: Loader$14.18$1.99$16.17
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$16.81$2.67$19.48
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.69$2.08$16.77
Laborer: Mason Tender-Brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone$11.00$0.00$11.00
Laborer: Landscape$9.45$0.49$9.94
Laborer: Common Or General$10.79$1.33$12.12
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.71$1.93$21.64
Drywall Hanger$16.32$1.50$17.82
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.63$0.00$14.63
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$15.14$3.16$18.30
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$13.23$0.02$13.25
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Darlington and Florence

Wage determination 2015-4431, revision 34, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.35
01111General Clerk I$14.92
07010Baker$16.85
07130Food Service Worker$14.03
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.10
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.03
11090Gardener$21.30
11150Janitor$14.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.56
11240Maid or Houseman$14.58
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.18
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.18
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$31.26
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.67
23470Laborer$17.65
27101Guard I$18.78
27102Guard II$21.01
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.78
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.21
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.35
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.47
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.78
01020Administrative Assistant$29.01
01035Court Reporter$20.51
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.49
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.90
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.96
01051Data Entry Operator I$14.98
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.34
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.10
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.34
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.34
01111General Clerk I$14.92
01112General Clerk II$16.28
01113General Clerk III$18.27
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.88
01141Messenger Courier$17.65
01191Order Clerk I$14.98
01192Order Clerk II$16.34
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.12
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.39
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.84
01270Production Control Clerk$27.36
01290Rental Clerk$18.13
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.34
01311Secretary I$18.34
01312Secretary II$20.51
01313Secretary III$22.88
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.75
01410Supply Technician$29.01
01420Survey Worker$20.27
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$15.93
01531Travel Clerk I$16.15
01532Travel Clerk II$18.12
01533Travel Clerk III$20.27
01611Word Processor I$16.34
01612Word Processor II$18.34
01613Word Processor III$20.51
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.29
05010Automotive Electrician$20.88
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.60
05070Automotive Worker$19.60
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.04
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.06
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.60
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.06
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.76
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.28
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.60
05310Painter, Automotive$20.88
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.60
05370Tire Repairer$17.60
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.06
07010Baker$16.85
07041Cook I$15.46
07042Cook II$17.79
07070Dishwasher$12.97
07130Food Service Worker$14.03
07210Meat Cutter$17.23
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.10
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.01
09040Furniture Handler$13.98
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.01
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.63
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.27
09130Upholsterer$22.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$14.03
11060Elevator Operator$14.18
11090Gardener$21.30
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.18
11150Janitor$14.18
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.56
11240Maid or Houseman$14.58
11260Pruner$14.89
11270Tractor Operator$19.71
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.56
11360Window Cleaner$15.77
12010Ambulance Driver$18.96
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.74
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$34.96
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.50
12020Dental Assistant$20.56
12025Dental Hygienist$39.04
12030EKG Technician$29.95
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$29.95
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.96
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.00
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.74
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.70
12100Medical Assistant$18.41
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$24.50
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.29
12190Medical Record Technician$24.94
12195Medical Transcriptionist$19.79
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$56.57
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.87
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.60
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.02
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.10
12235Optical Dispenser$22.67
12236Optical Technician$23.00
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.92
12280Phlebotomist$18.34
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.75
12311Registered Nurse I$26.36
12312Registered Nurse II$32.24
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.24
12314Registered Nurse III$39.02
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.02
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.77
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$31.88
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.82
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.91
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.14
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.19
13041Illustrator I$21.91
13042Illustrator II$27.14
13043Illustrator III$33.19
13047Librarian$30.06
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.47
13058Library Technician$18.37
13061Media Specialist I$19.59
13062Media Specialist II$21.91
13063Media Specialist III$24.42
13071Photographer I$19.59
13072Photographer II$21.91
13073Photographer III$27.14
13074Photographer IV$33.19
13075Photographer V$40.16
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.17
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.59
14041Computer Operator I$21.16
14042Computer Operator II$23.67
14043Computer Operator III$26.40
14044Computer Operator IV$29.33
14045Computer Operator V$32.48
14071Computer Programmer I$22.27
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.16
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$29.33
14170System Support Specialist$32.48
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.19
15060Educational Technologist$36.40
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.17
15080Graphic Artist$28.19
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.17
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.17
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.17
15090Technical Instructor$24.76
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.29
15110Test Proctor$19.99
15120Tutor$19.99
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)$26.07
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.21
21020Forklift Operator$21.28
21030Material Coordinator$26.48
21040Material Expediter$26.48
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.65
21071Order Filler$17.00
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.28
21110Shipping Packer$19.34
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.34
21140Store Worker I$14.19
21150Stock Clerk$19.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.28
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.28
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$29.18
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$22.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$27.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$29.18
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$30.68
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$19.69
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.07
23060Aircraft Servicer$22.82
23080Aircraft Worker$24.48
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.07
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.27
23125Cable Splicer$36.22
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.68
23140Carpet Layer$24.48
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.18
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$31.26
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$33.28
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$35.18
23260Fabric Worker$22.82
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.56
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.27
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.56
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.27
23370General Maintenance Worker$21.67
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$27.56
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$22.82
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$24.48
23391Gunsmith I$21.27
23392Gunsmith II$24.48
23393Gunsmith III$27.56
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.64
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.08
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.56
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.07
23470Laborer$17.65
23510Locksmith$26.07
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.72
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.36
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.19
23591Metrology Technician I$27.56
23592Metrology Technician II$29.18
23593Metrology Technician III$30.68
23640Millwright$29.87
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.07
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.69
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.54
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.00
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.56
23850Rigger$27.56
23870Scale Mechanic$24.48
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.04
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.13
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.67
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.30
23950Telephone Lineman$27.56
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.13
23965Well Driller$27.56
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.56
23980Woodworker$21.27
24550Case Manager$16.95
24570Child Care Attendant$13.36
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.67
24610Chore Aide$13.92
24630Homemaker$16.95
25010Boiler Tender$28.99
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.42
25070Stationary Engineer$28.99
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.71
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.42
27004Alarm Monitor$19.73
27007Baggage Inspector$18.78
27008Corrections Officer$20.24
27010Court Security Officer$19.20
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.01
27040Detention Officer$20.24
27070Firefighter$15.66
27101Guard I$18.78
27102Guard II$21.01
27131Police Officer I$23.42
27132Police Officer II$26.02
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.79
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.97
28043Carnival Worker$11.17
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.04
28310Lifeguard$13.15
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.17
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.72
28515Recreation Specialist$24.99
28630Sports Official$16.06
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.39
29010Blocker And Bracer$22.75
29020Hatch Tender$22.75
29030Line Handler$22.75
29041Stevedore I$21.22
29042Stevedore II$24.23
30021Archeological Technician I$19.78
30022Archeological Technician II$22.12
30023Archeological Technician III$27.40
30030Cartographic Technician$27.40
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.12
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.35
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.51
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.78
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.12
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.65
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.35
30081Engineering Technician I$17.67
30082Engineering Technician II$19.82
30083Engineering Technician III$22.18
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.49
30085Engineering Technician V$33.51
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.68
30090Environmental Technician$27.40
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.40
30210Laboratory Technician$24.65
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.35
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.51
30240Mathematical Technician$27.40
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.19
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.73
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.14
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.53
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.51
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.40
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.51
30461Technical Writer I$27.40
30462Technical Writer II$33.51
30463Technical Writer III$40.54
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$30.35
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.91
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.40
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.94
31030Bus Driver$20.61
31043Driver Courier$17.79
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.78
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.92
31310Taxi Driver$13.34
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.21
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.61
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.71
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.71
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$12.70
99050Desk Clerk$14.31
99095Embalmer$25.60
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.48
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.12
99260Marketing Analyst$29.95
99310Mortician$25.60
99410Pest Controller$21.38
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$18.78
99711Recycling Specialist$22.34
99730Refuse Collector$16.95
99810Sales Clerk$13.84
99820School Crossing Guard$15.82
99830Survey Party Chief$21.37
99831Surveying Aide$13.21
99832Surveying Technician$19.92
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.53
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.52
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.53

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.