Prevailing Wages in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Beaufort County, South Carolina run $7.25 to $90.52 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $12.02, and among the 7 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.62. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.50
Base Rate: $7.50
#federal – Carpenter in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Cement Mason in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Finisher in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – HVAC Mechanic/Duct & Pipe in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Insulator/Asbestos Worker in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborer, General in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plasterer in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Front End Loader) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Roofer in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Tile Setter in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Truck Driver in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $14.47
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.64
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoverler, and Spreader) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.96
Base Rate: $10.96
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Bulldozer) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.12
Base Rate: $20.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Crane) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.62
Base Rate: $16.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Grader/Blade) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.62
Base Rate: $16.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Loader (front End)) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Mechanic) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $18.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Roller) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.76
Base Rate: $12.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Screed) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Tractor) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.26
Base Rate: $13.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Dump Truck) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Truck Driver (Lowboy Truck) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.43
Base Rate: $14.43
#federal – Truck Driver (Single Axle, Includes Pilot Car) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Truck Driver (Tractor Haul Truck) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.25
Base Rate: $16.25
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.96
Base Rate: $15.96
#federal – Electrician in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.33
Base Rate: $18.33
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Vetern's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate to Vacation Pay Credit for Employee Who Has Worked in Business More Than 5 Years; 6% for Less Than 5 Years' Service in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $90.52
Base Rate: $52.08 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.88
Base Rate: $10.61 | Fringe: $1.27
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.73
Base Rate: $12.50 | Fringe: $1.23
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.76
Base Rate: $19.14 | Fringe: $2.62
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Pipefitter in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.55
Base Rate: $19.75 | Fringe: $2.80
#federal – Plumber in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.85
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $2.65
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Beaufort County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.30
Base Rate: $19.15 | Fringe: $1.15
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Beaufort County, South Carolina runs from $7.25 to $90.52 per hour, median $12.02. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Beaufort County, South Carolina rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.