Prevailing wage rates in Newberry County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260015, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$12.76$2.04$14.80
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.15$1.15$20.30
Plumber$16.99$2.17$19.16
Pipefitter$18.95$3.39$22.34
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$13.50$0.00$13.50
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.39$1.83$18.22
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.50$1.23$13.73
Laborer: Common Or General$10.49$0.55$11.04
Form Worker$14.08$0.00$14.08
Electrician$19.99$4.04$24.03
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$15.45$0.00$15.45

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 SC20260055, 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: (Paver - Spreader)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Pan - Scraper)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Motor Grader)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Front End Loader)$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$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Mason Tender)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (General)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$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
Cement Mason$7.25$0.00$7.25
Carpenter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Bricklayer$7.50$0.00$7.50

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

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Newberry

Wage determination 2015-5905, revision 6, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.60
01111General Clerk I$15.41
07010Baker$15.25
07130Food Service Worker$13.76
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.06
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.49
11090Gardener$21.18
11150Janitor$14.73
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.20
11240Maid or Houseman$13.27
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.67
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.91
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.02
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.32
23470Laborer$17.79
27101Guard I$17.79
27102Guard II$20.41
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.52
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.37
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.60
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.74
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.09
01020Administrative Assistant$31.95
01035Court Reporter$20.75
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.03
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.40
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.40
01051Data Entry Operator I$14.67
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.01
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.19
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.53
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.53
01111General Clerk I$15.41
01112General Clerk II$16.82
01113General Clerk III$18.87
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.12
01141Messenger Courier$15.31
01191Order Clerk I$16.91
01192Order Clerk II$18.45
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.05
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.31
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.77
01270Production Control Clerk$27.49
01290Rental Clerk$15.85
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.55
01311Secretary I$18.55
01312Secretary II$20.75
01313Secretary III$23.12
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.94
01410Supply Technician$31.95
01420Survey Worker$19.37
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.09
01531Travel Clerk I$16.53
01532Travel Clerk II$17.97
01533Travel Clerk III$20.10
01611Word Processor I$16.53
01612Word Processor II$18.55
01613Word Processor III$20.75
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.89
05010Automotive Electrician$20.01
05040Automotive Glass Installer$18.82
05070Automotive Worker$18.82
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.32
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$21.22
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$18.82
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$21.22
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$15.06
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$17.57
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$18.82
05310Painter, Automotive$20.01
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$18.82
05370Tire Repairer$16.40
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$21.22
07010Baker$15.25
07041Cook I$13.84
07042Cook II$15.96
07070Dishwasher$13.34
07130Food Service Worker$13.76
07210Meat Cutter$20.78
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.06
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$20.43
09040Furniture Handler$12.74
09080Furniture Refinisher$20.43
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.38
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$17.94
09130Upholsterer$20.43
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.49
11060Elevator Operator$14.73
11090Gardener$21.18
11122Housekeeping Aide$14.73
11150Janitor$14.73
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.20
11240Maid or Houseman$13.27
11260Pruner$14.45
11270Tractor Operator$19.55
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.20
11360Window Cleaner$16.51
12010Ambulance Driver$18.12
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.52
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.87
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.47
12020Dental Assistant$23.08
12025Dental Hygienist$39.35
12030EKG Technician$38.79
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.79
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.12
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.70
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.52
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.57
12100Medical Assistant$18.19
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$27.85
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.09
12190Medical Record Technician$23.60
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.70
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.28
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.13
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.89
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.34
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.46
12235Optical Dispenser$24.12
12236Optical Technician$23.70
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.30
12280Phlebotomist$18.22
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.98
12311Registered Nurse I$26.83
12312Registered Nurse II$32.82
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.82
12314Registered Nurse III$39.72
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.72
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.61
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.85
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.09
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.90
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.90
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.68
13041Illustrator I$20.90
13042Illustrator II$25.90
13043Illustrator III$31.68
13047Librarian$28.68
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.39
13058Library Technician$20.52
13061Media Specialist I$18.69
13062Media Specialist II$20.90
13063Media Specialist III$23.31
13071Photographer I$18.69
13072Photographer II$20.90
13073Photographer III$25.90
13074Photographer IV$31.68
13075Photographer V$38.34
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.78
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.69
14041Computer Operator I$18.71
14042Computer Operator II$20.92
14043Computer Operator III$25.07
14044Computer Operator IV$27.93
14045Computer Operator V$30.87
14071Computer Programmer I$21.78
14072Computer Programmer II$26.99
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.71
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.75
14170System Support Specialist$30.87
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.81
15060Educational Technologist$31.02
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.71
15080Graphic Artist$22.54
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.71
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.71
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.71
15090Technical Instructor$22.38
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.38
15110Test Proctor$18.07
15120Tutor$18.07
16010Assembler$11.57
16030Counter Attendant$11.57
16040Dry Cleaner$13.89
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.57
16090Presser, Hand$11.57
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.57
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.57
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.57
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.67
16220Tailor$15.49
16250Washer, Machine$12.33
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$24.61
19040Tool And Die Maker$30.59
21020Forklift Operator$21.31
21030Material Coordinator$27.49
21040Material Expediter$27.49
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.79
21071Order Filler$16.51
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.31
21110Shipping Packer$20.06
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.06
21140Store Worker I$13.97
21150Stock Clerk$19.43
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.31
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.31
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$27.67
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$21.63
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$26.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$27.67
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$29.11
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.55
23050Aircraft, Painter$24.63
23060Aircraft Servicer$21.63
23080Aircraft Worker$23.16
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.63
23120Bicycle Repairer$20.09
23125Cable Splicer$37.55
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.03
23140Carpet Layer$23.16
23160Electrician, Maintenance$25.91
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.02
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.73
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.47
23260Fabric Worker$21.63
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.12
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$20.09
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.12
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.09
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.32
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$26.12
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$21.63
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$23.16
23391Gunsmith I$20.09
23392Gunsmith II$23.16
23393Gunsmith III$26.12
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$27.49
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$21.88
23460Instrument Mechanic$26.12
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$24.63
23470Laborer$17.79
23510Locksmith$24.63
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.69
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.01
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.55
23591Metrology Technician I$26.12
23592Metrology Technician II$27.67
23593Metrology Technician III$29.11
23640Millwright$31.29
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.63
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.57
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.62
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.93
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$26.12
23850Rigger$26.12
23870Scale Mechanic$23.16
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$26.12
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.16
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$29.59
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.35
23950Telephone Lineman$26.12
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.42
23965Well Driller$26.12
23970Woodcraft Worker$26.12
23980Woodworker$20.09
24550Case Manager$18.85
24570Child Care Attendant$13.40
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.70
24610Chore Aide$14.32
24630Homemaker$18.85
25010Boiler Tender$26.25
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.11
25070Stationary Engineer$26.25
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.63
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.11
27004Alarm Monitor$17.72
27007Baggage Inspector$17.79
27008Corrections Officer$22.15
27010Court Security Officer$21.70
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.41
27040Detention Officer$22.15
27070Firefighter$19.68
27101Guard I$17.79
27102Guard II$20.41
27131Police Officer I$23.51
27132Police Officer II$26.13
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.53
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.74
28043Carnival Worker$10.74
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$16.96
28310Lifeguard$15.11
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$18.97
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$13.85
28515Recreation Specialist$23.50
28630Sports Official$15.11
28690Swimming Pool Operator$18.15
29010Blocker And Bracer$23.78
29020Hatch Tender$23.78
29030Line Handler$23.78
29041Stevedore I$22.22
29042Stevedore II$25.29
30021Archeological Technician I$20.79
30022Archeological Technician II$23.25
30023Archeological Technician III$28.81
30030Cartographic Technician$28.81
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.81
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.91
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.23
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.79
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.25
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.93
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.91
30081Engineering Technician I$18.51
30082Engineering Technician II$20.79
30083Engineering Technician III$23.25
30084Engineering Technician IV$28.81
30085Engineering Technician V$35.23
30086Engineering Technician VI$42.63
30090Environmental Technician$28.81
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.81
30210Laboratory Technician$27.59
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.91
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.23
30240Mathematical Technician$28.81
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.67
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.08
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.34
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.55
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.23
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.30
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.23
30461Technical Writer I$26.19
30462Technical Writer II$32.03
30463Technical Writer III$38.75
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$31.91
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.82
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.81
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.42
31030Bus Driver$21.13
31043Driver Courier$16.04
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.52
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.35
31310Taxi Driver$12.27
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.37
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.70
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$24.12
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$24.12
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.07
99050Desk Clerk$12.90
99095Embalmer$28.73
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.92
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.45
99260Marketing Analyst$32.99
99310Mortician$28.73
99410Pest Controller$24.80
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$14.84
99711Recycling Specialist$17.91
99730Refuse Collector$13.24
99810Sales Clerk$14.55
99820School Crossing Guard$15.72
99830Survey Party Chief$22.68
99831Surveying Aide$15.24
99832Surveying Technician$20.86
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.27
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.57
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.27

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.