Prevailing Wages in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Orangeburg County, South Carolina run $7.25 to $24.03 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 $1.83. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Concrete Finisher in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Finisher in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – HVAC Mechanic/Duct & Pipe in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Insulator/Asbestos Worker in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (General) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (Mortar Mixer) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (Pipelayer) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter, Brush in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Roofer in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Tile Setter in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Truck Driver in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.47
Base Rate: $14.47
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.64
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoverler, and Spreader) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.96
Base Rate: $10.96
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.71
Base Rate: $11.71
#federal – Laborer (Pipelayer) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.68
Base Rate: $11.68
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Bulldozer) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.12
Base Rate: $20.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Crane) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.62
Base Rate: $16.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Grader/Blade) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.62
Base Rate: $16.62
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Loader (front End)) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Mechanic) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $18.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $18.83
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Roller) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.76
Base Rate: $12.76
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Screed) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.01
Base Rate: $13.01
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Tractor) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.26
Base Rate: $13.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Dump Truck) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Truck Driver (Lowboy Truck) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.43
Base Rate: $14.43
#federal – Truck Driver (Single Axle, Includes Pilot Car) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.04
Base Rate: $12.04
#federal – Truck Driver (Tractor Haul Truck) in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.25
Base Rate: $16.25
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.45
Base Rate: $15.45
#federal – Electrician in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $24.03
Base Rate: $19.99 | Fringe: $4.04
#federal – Form Worker in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.08
Base Rate: $14.08
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.17
Base Rate: $10.62 | Fringe: $0.55
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.73
Base Rate: $12.50 | Fringe: $1.23
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $16.39 | Fringe: $1.83
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.50
Base Rate: $13.50
#federal – Pipefitter in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $22.34
Base Rate: $18.95 | Fringe: $3.39
#federal – Plumber in Orangeburg County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.16
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.17
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, South Carolina runs from $7.25 to $24.03 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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.