Prevailing Wages in Chester County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Chester County, South Carolina run $7.25 to $53.04 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 46 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below. The median total is $11.71, and among the 11 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.76. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Air Conditioning Mechanic in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Bricklayer in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Cement Mason in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Glazier in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (General) in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (Mason Tender) in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer) in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Front End Loader) in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Grader) in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Roofer in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Tile Setter in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.50
Base Rate: $7.50
#federal – Truck Driver in Chester County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.64
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoverler, and Spreader) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.96
Base Rate: $10.96
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.93
Base Rate: $10.93
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control- Cone Setter) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.47
Base Rate: $12.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.06
Base Rate: $13.66 | Fringe: $3.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.12
Base Rate: $20.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $18.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.26
Base Rate: $13.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Tractor Haul Truck) in Chester County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.25
Base Rate: $16.25
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.24
Base Rate: $14.46 | Fringe: $0.78
#federal – Electrician in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Form Worker in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.23
Base Rate: $14.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.52
Base Rate: $9.76 | Fringe: $0.76
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.08
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.93
Base Rate: $16.17 | Fringe: $1.76
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Pipefitter in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $24.52
Base Rate: $19.58 | Fringe: $4.94
#federal – Plumber in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.16
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.17
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Truck Driver in Chester County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.80
Base Rate: $12.76 | Fringe: $2.04
#federal – Dredging :, Hydraulic Dredges Over 20"": Class C1: Mate, Drag Barge Operator, Welder, Assistant Fill Placer, Steward in Chester County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.04
Base Rate: $38.38 | Fringe: $14.66
#federal – Oiler & Fireman (Hydraulic Dredges Under 20"") in Chester County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $9.84
Base Rate: $8.11 | Fringe: $1.73
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Chester County, South Carolina?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 46 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Chester County, South Carolina runs from $7.25 to $53.04 per hour, median $11.71. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Chester 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 Chester 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.