Prevailing wage rates in Richland County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260028, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
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$1.02$17.88
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$12.24$0.00$12.24
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$10.73$0.00$10.73
HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.71$1.93$21.64
Glazier$18.74$0.00$18.74
Form Worker$13.83$4.69$18.52
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.29$0.00$15.29
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$16.32$3.83$20.15
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$16.32$1.50$17.82
Bricklayer$18.00$0.00$18.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination SC20260035, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$22.23$0.00$22.23
Carpenter, Form Work Only (Lexington)$21.44$0.00$21.44
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$20.18$0.00$20.18
Guardrail Installer, Includes Guardrail/Post Driver Work$18.46$0.00$18.46
Ironworker, Reinforcing$22.20$0.00$22.20
Laborer, Luteman$17.16$0.00$17.16
Laborer, Traffic Control-Flagger$16.36$0.00$16.36
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$16.07$0.00$16.07
Laborer, Traffic Control-Cone Setter (Lexington)$16.65$0.00$16.65
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, And Spreader$17.06$0.00$17.06
Laborer: Common Or General (Calhoun)$14.92$0.00$14.92
Laborer: Common Or General (Fairfield)$14.12$0.00$14.12
Laborer: Common Or General (Kershaw)$14.61$0.00$14.61
Laborer: Common Or General (Lexington)$14.46$0.00$14.46
Laborer: Common Or General (Richland)$14.74$0.00$14.74
Laborer: Common Or General (Saluda)$14.61$0.00$14.61
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 (Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$23.62$0.00$23.62
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe (Lexington)$23.68$0.00$23.68
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 (Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$27.26$0.00$27.26
Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade (Lexington)$27.41$0.00$27.41
Power Equipment Operator: Hydroseeder$16.26$0.00$16.26
Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End)$25.46$0.00$25.46
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 (Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$22.14$0.00$22.14
Power Equipment Operator: Roller (Lexington)$22.32$0.00$22.32
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 (Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Saluda)$19.65$0.00$19.65
Truck Driver: Dump Truck (Lexington)$19.54$0.00$19.54
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$20.86$0.00$20.86

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination SC20260050, 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$18.00$0.00$18.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.50$2.41$15.91
Laborer: Common Or General$9.00$1.92$10.92
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$14.85$0.00$14.85

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260060, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$15.00$0.00$15.00
Plumber$14.17$0.00$14.17
Painter (Brush And Roller)$13.20$0.00$13.20
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.85$0.00$18.85
Laborer: Common Or General$11.20$0.00$11.20
Electrician$17.55$0.00$17.55
Drywall Hanger$12.00$0.00$12.00
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.59$0.00$13.59
Carpenter$14.53$0.00$14.53

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

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland and Saluda

Wage determination 2015-4429, revision 34, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.88
01111General Clerk I$15.16
07010Baker$16.63
07130Food Service Worker$14.56
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.81
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.06
11090Gardener$22.38
11150Janitor$15.47
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.40
11240Maid or Houseman$14.23
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.22
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.43
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.10
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.53
23470Laborer$18.07
27101Guard I$16.90
27102Guard II$18.91
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.60
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.47
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.88
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.07
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.45
01020Administrative Assistant$28.90
01035Court Reporter$29.03
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.78
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.13
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.11
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.96
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.42
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.86
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.01
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.01
01111General Clerk I$15.16
01112General Clerk II$16.54
01113General Clerk III$18.56
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.77
01141Messenger Courier$15.94
01191Order Clerk I$19.97
01192Order Clerk II$21.79
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.96
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.21
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.64
01270Production Control Clerk$28.60
01290Rental Clerk$17.74
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.26
01311Secretary I$18.26
01312Secretary II$20.43
01313Secretary III$22.77
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.43
01410Supply Technician$28.90
01420Survey Worker$18.83
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.08
01531Travel Clerk I$16.46
01532Travel Clerk II$18.47
01533Travel Clerk III$20.66
01611Word Processor I$16.27
01612Word Processor II$18.26
01613Word Processor III$20.43
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.31
05010Automotive Electrician$21.86
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.53
05070Automotive Worker$20.53
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.84
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.11
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.53
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.11
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.51
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.14
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.53
05310Painter, Automotive$21.86
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.53
05370Tire Repairer$17.24
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.11
07010Baker$16.63
07041Cook I$16.73
07042Cook II$19.26
07070Dishwasher$13.55
07130Food Service Worker$14.56
07210Meat Cutter$19.62
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.81
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.54
09040Furniture Handler$13.66
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.54
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.27
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.85
09130Upholsterer$21.54
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.06
11060Elevator Operator$15.47
11090Gardener$22.38
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.47
11150Janitor$15.47
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.40
11240Maid or Houseman$14.23
11260Pruner$15.65
11270Tractor Operator$20.71
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.40
11360Window Cleaner$17.20
12010Ambulance Driver$20.33
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.78
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.74
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$31.46
12020Dental Assistant$22.50
12025Dental Hygienist$39.60
12030EKG Technician$31.54
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$31.54
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.33
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.93
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.78
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.86
12100Medical Assistant$19.56
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$26.58
12160Medical Record Clerk$26.92
12190Medical Record Technician$30.12
12195Medical Transcriptionist$18.06
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$42.06
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.41
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.07
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.45
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.47
12235Optical Dispenser$22.19
12236Optical Technician$19.06
12250Pharmacy Technician$18.83
12280Phlebotomist$19.33
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.43
12311Registered Nurse I$26.61
12312Registered Nurse II$32.55
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.55
12314Registered Nurse III$39.39
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.39
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.21
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.17
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.33
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.54
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.68
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.64
13041Illustrator I$21.48
13042Illustrator II$26.61
13043Illustrator III$32.55
13047Librarian$29.55
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.96
13058Library Technician$17.55
13061Media Specialist I$19.25
13062Media Specialist II$21.54
13063Media Specialist III$24.02
13071Photographer I$17.97
13072Photographer II$20.10
13073Photographer III$24.90
13074Photographer IV$30.46
13075Photographer V$36.85
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.03
13110Video Teleconference Technician$25.45
14041Computer Operator I$21.29
14042Computer Operator II$23.80
14043Computer Operator III$27.58
14044Computer Operator IV$30.72
14045Computer Operator V$33.96
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.29
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.04
14170System Support Specialist$36.31
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.25
15060Educational Technologist$31.15
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.66
15080Graphic Artist$26.30
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.66
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.66
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.66
15090Technical Instructor$24.20
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.60
15110Test Proctor$19.54
15120Tutor$19.54
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)$28.33
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.00
21020Forklift Operator$20.91
21030Material Coordinator$28.60
21040Material Expediter$28.60
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.07
21071Order Filler$17.88
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.91
21110Shipping Packer$19.83
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.83
21140Store Worker I$14.19
21150Stock Clerk$19.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.91
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.91
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.22
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$29.11
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.15
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.22
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.13
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$25.11
23050Aircraft, Painter$33.26
23060Aircraft Servicer$29.11
23080Aircraft Worker$31.23
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.72
23120Bicycle Repairer$22.42
23125Cable Splicer$35.67
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.11
23140Carpet Layer$25.81
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.43
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.10
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.99
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.76
23260Fabric Worker$24.05
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$25.47
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$22.42
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$34.25
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.43
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.53
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$35.15
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$29.11
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$31.23
23391Gunsmith I$22.42
23392Gunsmith II$25.81
23393Gunsmith III$29.05
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.87
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.27
23460Instrument Mechanic$29.05
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$27.48
23470Laborer$18.07
23510Locksmith$27.48
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.10
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.54
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.83
23591Metrology Technician I$29.05
23592Metrology Technician II$30.76
23593Metrology Technician III$32.34
23640Millwright$29.25
23710Office Appliance Repairer$19.86
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.47
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.47
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.04
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$29.05
23850Rigger$29.05
23870Scale Mechanic$25.81
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$24.12
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.00
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.16
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.17
23950Telephone Lineman$28.56
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.91
23965Well Driller$29.05
23970Woodcraft Worker$29.05
23980Woodworker$22.42
24550Case Manager$18.54
24570Child Care Attendant$13.87
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.30
24610Chore Aide$14.53
24630Homemaker$18.54
25010Boiler Tender$31.22
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.48
25070Stationary Engineer$31.22
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.30
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.48
27004Alarm Monitor$19.68
27007Baggage Inspector$16.90
27008Corrections Officer$21.57
27010Court Security Officer$21.95
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.91
27040Detention Officer$21.57
27070Firefighter$22.10
27101Guard I$16.90
27102Guard II$18.91
27131Police Officer I$25.65
27132Police Officer II$28.49
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.37
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.69
28043Carnival Worker$12.37
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.51
28310Lifeguard$13.18
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.71
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.77
28515Recreation Specialist$24.93
28630Sports Official$16.50
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.36
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.74
29020Hatch Tender$29.74
29030Line Handler$29.74
29041Stevedore I$27.72
29042Stevedore II$31.67
30021Archeological Technician I$20.08
30022Archeological Technician II$22.46
30023Archeological Technician III$27.83
30030Cartographic Technician$27.83
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.59
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.82
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.04
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.08
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.46
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.05
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.82
30081Engineering Technician I$16.53
30082Engineering Technician II$18.55
30083Engineering Technician III$20.75
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.70
30085Engineering Technician V$31.44
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.05
30090Environmental Technician$24.96
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.83
30210Laboratory Technician$31.12
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$27.64
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$30.54
30240Mathematical Technician$27.83
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.21
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.51
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.65
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.73
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.04
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.83
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.04
30461Technical Writer I$28.03
30462Technical Writer II$34.28
30463Technical Writer III$41.48
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$30.82
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.49
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.83
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.52
31030Bus Driver$21.37
31043Driver Courier$18.03
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.60
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.52
31310Taxi Driver$12.61
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.47
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.89
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.35
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.35
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.38
99050Desk Clerk$14.06
99095Embalmer$29.06
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.63
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.04
99260Marketing Analyst$32.98
99310Mortician$26.42
99410Pest Controller$20.08
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.86
99711Recycling Specialist$23.80
99730Refuse Collector$19.33
99810Sales Clerk$14.20
99820School Crossing Guard$15.72
99830Survey Party Chief$23.75
99831Surveying Aide$15.91
99832Surveying Technician$21.81
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.36
99841Vending Machine Repairer$24.07
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.36

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.