Prevailing wage rates in Union County, South Carolina

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SC20260017, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Mccormick) Work From Swinging Boson Chairs, Spiders, And/Or Similar Devices: 20% Per Hour Additional$32.25$16.95$49.20
Truck Driver$12.76$2.04$14.80
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$16.00$0.00$16.00
Plumber$16.99$2.17$19.16
Pipefitter$19.58$4.94$24.52
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$13.55$1.20$14.75
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$16.17$1.76$17.93
Laborer: Pipelayer$12.62$1.46$14.08
Laborer: Common Or General$9.76$0.76$10.52
Form Worker$14.23$0.00$14.23
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$14.46$0.78$15.24

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SC20260056, 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: (Roller)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Paving Machine, Screed & Spreader).........................................$ 7.25 0.00 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
Laborer, General$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Insulation Installer$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$7.32$0.00$7.32
Air Conditioning & Heating Mechanic$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 Union County, South Carolina: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Carolina Counties of Spartanburg and Union

Wage determination 2015-4437, revision 34, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.57
01111General Clerk I$15.20
07010Baker$16.50
07130Food Service Worker$14.16
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.36
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.94
11090Gardener$22.79
11150Janitor$15.20
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.72
11240Maid or Houseman$14.92
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.75
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.05
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.53
23470Laborer$18.05
27101Guard I$17.48
27102Guard II$19.56
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.28
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.74
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.57
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.83
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.31
01020Administrative Assistant$30.12
01035Court Reporter$21.03
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.58
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.09
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.30
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.35
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.94
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.67
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.75
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.75
01111General Clerk I$15.20
01112General Clerk II$16.59
01113General Clerk III$18.62
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.45
01141Messenger Courier$18.05
01191Order Clerk I$18.46
01192Order Clerk II$20.14
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.91
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.15
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.57
01270Production Control Clerk$27.78
01290Rental Clerk$18.30
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.80
01311Secretary I$18.80
01312Secretary II$21.03
01313Secretary III$23.45
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.22
01410Supply Technician$30.12
01420Survey Worker$21.03
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.11
01531Travel Clerk I$16.75
01532Travel Clerk II$18.80
01533Travel Clerk III$20.86
01611Word Processor I$16.75
01612Word Processor II$18.80
01613Word Processor III$21.03
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.55
05010Automotive Electrician$22.11
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.76
05070Automotive Worker$20.76
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.04
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.37
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.76
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.37
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.70
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.35
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.76
05310Painter, Automotive$22.11
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.76
05370Tire Repairer$19.18
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.37
07010Baker$16.50
07041Cook I$16.39
07042Cook II$18.87
07070Dishwasher$14.17
07130Food Service Worker$14.16
07210Meat Cutter$18.59
07260Waiter/Waitress$9.36
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.25
09040Furniture Handler$14.75
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.25
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.56
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.35
09130Upholsterer$23.25
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.94
11060Elevator Operator$15.20
11090Gardener$22.79
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.20
11150Janitor$15.20
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.72
11240Maid or Houseman$14.92
11260Pruner$15.94
11270Tractor Operator$21.09
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.72
11360Window Cleaner$16.90
12010Ambulance Driver$20.45
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.33
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$40.03
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$42.34
12020Dental Assistant$22.52
12025Dental Hygienist$40.28
12030EKG Technician$38.01
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$38.01
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.45
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.43
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.33
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.48
12100Medical Assistant$19.68
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$29.24
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.02
12190Medical Record Technician$24.64
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.43
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.07
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.99
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.73
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.17
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.26
12235Optical Dispenser$26.35
12236Optical Technician$24.43
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.08
12280Phlebotomist$18.62
12305Radiologic Technologist$32.23
12311Registered Nurse I$26.75
12312Registered Nurse II$32.72
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.72
12314Registered Nurse III$39.60
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.60
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.46
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.86
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.69
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.20
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.98
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.67
13041Illustrator I$24.20
13042Illustrator II$29.98
13043Illustrator III$36.67
13047Librarian$33.20
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.69
13058Library Technician$19.23
13061Media Specialist I$21.63
13062Media Specialist II$24.20
13063Media Specialist III$26.97
13071Photographer I$21.63
13072Photographer II$24.20
13073Photographer III$29.98
13074Photographer IV$36.67
13075Photographer V$44.36
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.95
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.63
14041Computer Operator I$24.29
14042Computer Operator II$27.17
14043Computer Operator III$30.30
14044Computer Operator IV$33.66
14045Computer Operator V$37.28
14071Computer Programmer I$26.53
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$24.29
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$33.66
14170System Support Specialist$37.28
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.70
15060Educational Technologist$37.51
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.38
15080Graphic Artist$25.77
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.38
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.38
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.38
15090Technical Instructor$26.12
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.95
15110Test Proctor$21.08
15120Tutor$21.08
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)$25.94
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.05
21020Forklift Operator$20.18
21030Material Coordinator$27.78
21040Material Expediter$27.78
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.05
21071Order Filler$17.58
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.18
21110Shipping Packer$21.12
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.12
21140Store Worker I$14.19
21150Stock Clerk$19.27
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.18
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.18
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$26.75
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$20.94
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$25.28
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$26.75
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$28.15
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$18.07
23050Aircraft, Painter$23.91
23060Aircraft Servicer$20.94
23080Aircraft Worker$22.45
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.63
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.73
23125Cable Splicer$36.77
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.88
23140Carpet Layer$25.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.83
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.05
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.14
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.08
23260Fabric Worker$23.31
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$26.50
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.73
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$26.11
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$25.53
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$25.28
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$20.94
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$22.45
23391Gunsmith I$21.73
23392Gunsmith II$25.01
23393Gunsmith III$28.15
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.95
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$23.53
23460Instrument Mechanic$28.15
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.63
23470Laborer$18.05
23510Locksmith$26.63
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.38
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.86
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.39
23591Metrology Technician I$28.15
23592Metrology Technician II$29.81
23593Metrology Technician III$31.34
23640Millwright$29.19
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.63
23760Painter, Maintenance$19.28
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.79
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.24
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$28.15
23850Rigger$28.15
23870Scale Mechanic$25.01
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$28.47
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.01
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.68
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.66
23950Telephone Lineman$28.15
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.46
23965Well Driller$28.15
23970Woodcraft Worker$28.15
23980Woodworker$21.73
24550Case Manager$18.54
24570Child Care Attendant$14.15
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.65
24610Chore Aide$14.60
24630Homemaker$18.54
25010Boiler Tender$28.04
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.53
25070Stationary Engineer$28.04
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.04
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.53
27004Alarm Monitor$19.88
27007Baggage Inspector$17.48
27008Corrections Officer$22.76
27010Court Security Officer$21.18
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.56
27040Detention Officer$22.76
27070Firefighter$19.36
27101Guard I$17.48
27102Guard II$19.56
27131Police Officer I$24.96
27132Police Officer II$27.74
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$14.24
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$15.39
28043Carnival Worker$10.78
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.15
28310Lifeguard$12.98
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.42
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.62
28515Recreation Specialist$26.11
28630Sports Official$17.05
28690Swimming Pool Operator$17.71
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.81
29020Hatch Tender$25.81
29030Line Handler$25.81
29041Stevedore I$24.06
29042Stevedore II$27.49
30021Archeological Technician I$19.80
30022Archeological Technician II$22.15
30023Archeological Technician III$27.44
30030Cartographic Technician$27.44
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.70
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.39
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.57
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.80
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.15
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.70
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.39
30081Engineering Technician I$16.78
30082Engineering Technician II$18.85
30083Engineering Technician III$21.58
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.40
30085Engineering Technician V$32.31
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.07
30090Environmental Technician$27.44
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.44
30210Laboratory Technician$26.51
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.39
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.57
30240Mathematical Technician$27.44
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.52
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.90
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.12
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.27
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.57
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.44
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.57
30461Technical Writer I$27.44
30462Technical Writer II$33.57
30463Technical Writer III$40.62
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$30.39
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.97
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.44
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.60
31030Bus Driver$20.11
31043Driver Courier$17.35
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.28
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.39
31310Taxi Driver$13.64
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.74
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.11
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.93
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.93
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.40
99050Desk Clerk$14.09
99095Embalmer$28.73
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.32
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.70
99260Marketing Analyst$35.82
99310Mortician$28.73
99410Pest Controller$20.82
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$21.98
99711Recycling Specialist$27.51
99730Refuse Collector$20.91
99810Sales Clerk$14.68
99820School Crossing Guard$15.82
99830Survey Party Chief$24.12
99831Surveying Aide$15.98
99832Surveying Technician$21.91
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.