Prevailing Wages in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Calhoun County, South Carolina run $9.94 to $47.75 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 $14.69, and among the 15 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.08. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.59
Base Rate: $13.59
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Electrician in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $11.20
Base Rate: $11.20
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.85
Base Rate: $18.85
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Plumber in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Roofer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.85
Base Rate: $14.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $9.00 | Fringe: $1.92
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $13.50 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.11 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Operator: Loader in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $10.50 | Fringe: $1.98
#federal – Truck Driver in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.47
Base Rate: $14.15 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Guardrail Installer (Includes Guardrail/Post Driver Work) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, and Spreader) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.54
Base Rate: $11.54
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.61
Base Rate: $11.61
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.46
Base Rate: $14.46
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $11.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.93
Base Rate: $18.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Hydroseeder) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.22
Base Rate: $17.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.84
Base Rate: $11.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Paver) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Bricklayer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.23
Base Rate: $15.57 | Fringe: $4.66
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $13.83 | Fringe: $4.69
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.29
Base Rate: $15.29
#federal – Glazier in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.41
Base Rate: $18.41
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.64
Base Rate: $19.71 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.33
Base Rate: $10.33
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $9.94
Base Rate: $9.45 | Fringe: $0.49
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $14.69 | Fringe: $2.08
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.48
Base Rate: $16.81 | Fringe: $2.67
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $17.07 | Fringe: $2.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Calhoun County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $19.39 | Fringe: $2.02
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, South Carolina runs from $9.94 to $47.75 per hour, median $14.69. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.