Prevailing Wages in Sumter County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Sumter 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 $14.10, and among the 10 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $1.96. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $14.69
Base Rate: $14.69
#federal – Electrician in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.55
Base Rate: $16.55
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $18.85
Base Rate: $18.85
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $13.49
Base Rate: $13.49
#federal – Plumber in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $16.81
Base Rate: $16.81
#federal – Roofer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $14.85
Base Rate: $14.85
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $47.75
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $18.00
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $10.69
Base Rate: $10.69
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.84
Base Rate: $12.84
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.50
Base Rate: $12.50
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.50
Base Rate: $20.11 | Fringe: $1.39
#federal – Operator: Loader in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $12.48
Base Rate: $10.50 | Fringe: $1.98
#federal – Truck Driver in Sumter County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.47
Base Rate: $14.15 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.73
Base Rate: $13.73
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.16
Base Rate: $13.16
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.02
Base Rate: $15.02
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt Includes Asphalt Distributor, Shoveler, and Spreader) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.54
Base Rate: $11.54
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.61
Base Rate: $11.61
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-cement/Concrete in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.40
Base Rate: $10.40
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.46
Base Rate: $14.46
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-cone Setter) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.87
Base Rate: $10.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control-flagger) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.07
Base Rate: $11.07
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.20
Base Rate: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.93
Base Rate: $18.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.87
Base Rate: $17.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Hydroseeder) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.31
Base Rate: $16.31
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.25
Base Rate: $15.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $11.84
Base Rate: $11.84
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Paver) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.93
Base Rate: $13.93
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Roller) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.09
Base Rate: $14.09
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Scraper in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.71
Base Rate: $12.71
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.56
Base Rate: $13.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.28
Base Rate: $13.28
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.91
Base Rate: $12.91
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Sumter County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.11
Base Rate: $14.11
#federal – Bricklayer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.00
Base Rate: $18.00
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.82
Base Rate: $16.32 | Fringe: $1.50
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, and Form Work in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $18.30
Base Rate: $15.14 | Fringe: $3.16
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.23 | Fringe: $0.02
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.63
Base Rate: $14.63
#federal – HVAC Mechanic (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $21.64
Base Rate: $19.71 | Fringe: $1.93
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.14
Base Rate: $10.14
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $9.94
Base Rate: $9.45 | Fringe: $0.49
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender-brick/Concrete/Cement/Stone in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $11.00
Base Rate: $11.00
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Sumter County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.77
Base Rate: $14.69 | Fringe: $2.08
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Sumter 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 Sumter County, South Carolina runs from $9.94 to $47.75 per hour, median $14.10. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Sumter 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 Sumter 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.