Prevailing Wages in Union County, South Carolina
Prevailing wages in Union County, South Carolina run $7.25 to $53.04 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 $10.18, 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 & Heating Mechanic in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Bricklayer in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.32
Base Rate: $7.32
#federal – Carpenter in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Cement Mason in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Finisher in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Hanger in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Insulation Installer in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Ironworker in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborer, General in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Plumber/Pipefitter in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: Backhoe in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Bulldozer) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Front End Loader) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Motor Grader) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Pan - Scraper) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Paving Machine, Screed & Spreader) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operators: (Roller) in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Roofer in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Tile Setter in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Truck Driver in Union County, South Carolina – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.64
Base Rate: $15.64
#federal – Laborer (Asphalt, Includes Asphalt Distributor, Raker, Shoverler, and Spreader) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.96
Base Rate: $10.96
#federal – Laborer (Luteman) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $10.93
Base Rate: $10.93
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.87
Base Rate: $13.87
#federal – Laborer (Traffic Control- Cone Setter) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.47
Base Rate: $12.47
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $17.06
Base Rate: $13.66 | Fringe: $3.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $20.12
Base Rate: $20.12
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader (Front End) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Mechanic in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $18.22
Base Rate: $18.22
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Milling Machine) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $15.51
Base Rate: $15.51
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Screed in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $12.45
Base Rate: $12.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Tractor in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $13.26
Base Rate: $13.26
#federal – Truck Driver (Tractor Haul Truck) in Union County, South Carolina – Highway
Total Wage: $16.25
Base Rate: $16.25
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $15.24
Base Rate: $14.46 | Fringe: $0.78
#federal – Form Worker in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.23
Base Rate: $14.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $10.52
Base Rate: $9.76 | Fringe: $0.76
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.08
Base Rate: $12.62 | Fringe: $1.46
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $17.93
Base Rate: $16.17 | Fringe: $1.76
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $14.75
Base Rate: $13.55 | Fringe: $1.20
#federal – Pipefitter in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $24.52
Base Rate: $19.58 | Fringe: $4.94
#federal – Plumber in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $19.16
Base Rate: $16.99 | Fringe: $2.17
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Union County, South Carolina – Building
Total Wage: $16.00
Base Rate: $16.00
#federal – Truck Driver in Union 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 Union County, South Carolina – Heavy
Total Wage: $53.04
Base Rate: $38.38 | Fringe: $14.66
#federal – Oiler & Fireman (Hydraulic Dredges Under 20"") in Union 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 Union 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 Union County, South Carolina runs from $7.25 to $53.04 per hour, median $10.18. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Union 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 Union 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.