Prevailing Wages in Richland County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Richland 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 Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.59
Base Rate: $13.59
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Electrician in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $11.20
Base Rate: $11.20
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.85
Base Rate: $18.85
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Plumber in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Roofer in Richland County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.85
Base Rate: $14.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $9.00 | Fringe: $1.92
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $13.50 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.11 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Operator: Loader in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $10.50 | Fringe: $1.98
#federal – Truck Driver in Richland County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.47
Base Rate: $14.15 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Guardrail Installer (Includes Guardrail/Post Driver Work) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, and Spreader) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.54
Base Rate: $11.54
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.61
Base Rate: $11.61
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.46
Base Rate: $14.46
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $11.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.93
Base Rate: $18.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Hydroseeder) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.22
Base Rate: $17.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.84
Base Rate: $11.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Paver) in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Richland County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Bricklayer in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.15
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $3.83
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.29
Base Rate: $15.29
#federal – Form Worker in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $13.83 | Fringe: $4.69
#federal – Glazier in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.74
Base Rate: $18.74
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.64
Base Rate: $19.71 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.73
Base Rate: $10.73
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $9.94
Base Rate: $9.45 | Fringe: $0.49
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $14.69 | Fringe: $2.08
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.48
Base Rate: $16.81 | Fringe: $2.67
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Richland County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $17.07 | Fringe: $2.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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.