Prevailing Wages in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Berkeley County, South Carolina run $9.94 to $50.19 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 $15.09, and among the 22 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.05. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.93
Base Rate: $16.02 | Fringe: $0.91
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.69
Base Rate: $14.69
#federal – Electrician in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.55
Base Rate: $16.55
#federal – Floor Layer: Soft Floors in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.73
Base Rate: $14.73
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.89
Base Rate: $12.89
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.85
Base Rate: $18.85
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.49
Base Rate: $13.49
#federal – Plumber in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.81
Base Rate: $16.81
#federal – Roofer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.85
Base Rate: $14.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $11.64 | Fringe: $2.53
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.37
Base Rate: $12.55 | Fringe: $1.82
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.74
Base Rate: $15.54 | Fringe: $2.20
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.11 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Operator: Loader in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $10.50 | Fringe: $1.98
#federal – Pipefitter in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $50.19
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $14.19
#federal – Truck Driver in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.44
Base Rate: $15.65 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.35
Base Rate: $15.35
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.61
Base Rate: $11.61
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.98
Base Rate: $13.98
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $11.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.81
Base Rate: $14.81
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.61
Base Rate: $14.61
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Hydroseeder) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Loader (front End/Track)) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.80
Base Rate: $16.80
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.84
Base Rate: $11.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Roller) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.17
Base Rate: $15.17
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.67
Base Rate: $10.67
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.55
Base Rate: $15.55
#federal – Bricklayer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.61
Base Rate: $16.25 | Fringe: $1.36
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.31
Base Rate: $14.09 | Fringe: $2.22
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.77
Base Rate: $14.77
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.93
Base Rate: $19.24 | Fringe: $2.69
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $12.82
Base Rate: $11.10 | Fringe: $1.72
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $9.94
Base Rate: $9.45 | Fringe: $0.49
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $14.69 | Fringe: $2.08
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $19.62 | Fringe: $3.54
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $17.07 | Fringe: $2.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $19.39 | Fringe: $2.02
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.15
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $1.56
#federal – Operator: Loader in Berkeley County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.17
Base Rate: $14.18 | Fringe: $1.99
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County, South Carolina runs from $9.94 to $50.19 per hour, median $15.09. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, 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 Berkeley 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.