Attachment_0003__WD.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for building construction projects in Abbeville, Cherokee, McCormick, Oconee, and Union Counties in South Carolina, effective 01/03/2025. The wage determination specifies minimum wage rates for various construction trades and worker classifications, including electricians, carpenters, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, and truck drivers. Key details include:

For contracts entered on or after January 30, 2022, contractors must pay workers at least $17.75 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for all hours worked in 2025. For contracts awarded between January 29, 2015 and January 30, 2022, the minimum wage is $13.30 per hour. The document provides specific hourly rates for different trades, such as electricians at $32.31 (Abbeville, Cherokee, Oconee & Union counties) and $30.75 (McCormick County), with additional provisions for work involving specialized equipment or conditions. The wage rates are subject to annual updates and reflect both union and non-union prevailing wages for the specified geographic area.