Prevailing Wages in Saluda County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Saluda 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 Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.53
Base Rate: $14.53
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.59
Base Rate: $13.59
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Electrician in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $17.55
Base Rate: $17.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $11.20
Base Rate: $11.20
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.85
Base Rate: $18.85
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.20
Base Rate: $13.20
#federal – Plumber in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.17
Base Rate: $14.17
#federal – Roofer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.85
Base Rate: $14.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $9.00 | Fringe: $1.92
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.91
Base Rate: $13.50 | Fringe: $2.41
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.11 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Operator: Loader in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $10.50 | Fringe: $1.98
#federal – Truck Driver in Saluda County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.47
Base Rate: $14.15 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.65
Base Rate: $13.65
#federal – Guardrail Installer (Includes Guardrail/Post Driver Work) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.49
Base Rate: $12.49
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, and Spreader) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.54
Base Rate: $11.54
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.61
Base Rate: $11.61
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.46
Base Rate: $14.46
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $11.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.93
Base Rate: $18.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Hydroseeder) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.22
Base Rate: $17.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.84
Base Rate: $11.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Paver) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Saluda County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Bricklayer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $20.23
Base Rate: $15.57 | Fringe: $4.66
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.52
Base Rate: $13.83 | Fringe: $4.69
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.29
Base Rate: $15.29
#federal – Glazier in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.41
Base Rate: $18.41
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.64
Base Rate: $19.71 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.33
Base Rate: $10.33
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $9.94
Base Rate: $9.45 | Fringe: $0.49
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $14.69 | Fringe: $2.08
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.48
Base Rate: $16.81 | Fringe: $2.67
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.72
Base Rate: $17.07 | Fringe: $2.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Saluda County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $19.39 | Fringe: $2.02
Page 1 (more available)
Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Saluda 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 Saluda 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 Saluda 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 Saluda 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.