Service Contract Act Wage Determination 1982-0209
Updated
Minimum wages under the Service Contract Act for 4 occupations in 79 Counties in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, from $14.73 to $17.46 an hour, plus $5.92 an hour for health and welfare. Revision 91 of Aug 17, 2026.
| Type | Service Contract Act (services) |
|---|---|
| Number | 1982-0209 |
| Revision | 91 |
| Date of revision | Aug 17, 2026 |
| State | Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Area | Puerto Rico Counties of Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo, Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Cabo Rojo, Caguas, Camuy, Canovanas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guanica, Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Hatillo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Isabela, Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Juncos, Lajas, Lares, Las Marias, Las Piedras, Loiza, Luqillo, Manati, Maricao, Maunabo, Mayaguez, Moca, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Penuelas, Ponce, Quebradillas, Rincon, Rio Grande, Sabana Grande, Salinas, San German, San Juan, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Santa Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa and Yauco; Virgin Islands Counties of St Croix and St Thomas |
| Health and welfare | $5.92 an hour |
Minimum wages by occupation (4)
| Code | Occupation | Hourly wage | Puerto Rico median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92017 | Driver/Caser | $15.62 | |
| 92019 | Tractor Trailer Driver | $17.46 | |
| 92020 | Truck Driver | $17.46 | |
| 92806 | Light Vehicle Driver | $14.73 |
The median is the middle rate for the same work across Puerto Rico's SCA wage determinations in force today, shown when at least three have it.
How to use these wages
On a federal service contract over $2,500, each service employee must be paid at least the hourly wage for their occupation, plus the health and welfare amount for each hour paid, plus the vacation and holidays set out in the full text below. The wage determination that applies is the one attached to the solicitation. Occupations not listed are added by conformance. Read the full text for the definitions, the uniform allowance and any footnotes.
Other SCA wage determinations in Puerto Rico
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- Hormigueros and Mayaguez Counties, Puerto Rico 2015-5701
- Lares and Utuado Counties, Puerto Rico 2015-6045
- 4 Counties in Puerto Rico 2015-5705
- 77 Counties in Puerto Rico 2012-0069
- 149 Counties in 53 States 1996-0223
All Puerto Rico prevailing wage rates · Open federal bids in Puerto Rico
Full text of 1982-0209
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REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210
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| Wage Determination No.: 1982-0209
Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 91
Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 8/14/2026
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Employed on contracts for mail hauling and delivery services.
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State: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Area: Puerto Rico Counties of Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Aguas
Buenas, Aibonito, Anasco, Arecibo,
Arroyo, Barceloneta, Barranquitas, Cabo
Rojo, Caguas, Camuy, Canovanas,
Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales,
Cidra, Coamo, Comerio, Corozal, Culebra,
Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guanica,
Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo,
Hatillo, Hormigueros, Humacao, Isabela,
Jayuya, Juana Diaz, Juncos, Lajas,
Lares, Las Marias, Las Piedras, Loiza,
Luqillo, Manati, Maricao, Maunabo,
Mayaguez, Moca, Morovis, Naguabo,
Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Penuelas,
Ponce, Quebradillas, Rincon, Rio Grande,
Sabana Grande, Salinas, San German, San
Juan, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Santa
Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo
Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja,
Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa and Yauco
Virgin Islands Counties of St Croix and St Thomas
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**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**
OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE
92017 - Driver/Caser 15.62
92019 - Tractor Trailer Driver 17.46
92020 - Truck Driver 17.46
92806 - Light Vehicle Driver 14.73
ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.92 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $236.80 per week or
$1,026.13 per month
VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or
successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years. Length of service
includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or
successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the
performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)
HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin
Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans'
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of
the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated
to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)
NOTE: The fringe benefits listed in this determination are based on a standard 8-
hour workday an 40-hour work week. Cash equivalent fringe benefits may be paid in
accordance with the principles discussed in Subpart B of Regulations, 29 CFR Part 4.
VACATION AND HOLIDAY PAYMENTS:
Regardless of the number of hours in an employee's scheduled workday or work week,
holiday pay for one day is not required to exceed the equivalent of eight hours pay,
and vacation pay for one week is not required to exceed the equivalent of 40 hours
pay.
** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **
If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract
(either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or
local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by
laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an
employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage
determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the
following standards as compliance:
The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an
adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual
cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made
the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to
this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining
agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary
affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning
and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in
those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of """"wash and wear""""
materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do
not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial
laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms
of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work,
there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.
** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **
The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the
""""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"""", Fifth Edition (Revision 1),
dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.
** OCCUPATIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SCA DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **
Driver/Caser
Drives motor powered vehicle to make box delivery of mail, often along a designated
route, picks up and transports collection mail left in boxes or receptacles. May
also sort mail for delivery to boxes along the route, incidentally transports
collection mail left in boxes or receptacles. May also sort mail for delivery to
boxes along the route, incidentally transport mail to or between postal or other
designated facilities, make minor vehicle repairs and keep vehicle in good working
order.
Light Vehicle Driver
Drives motor powered vehicle with a nominal cargo capacity of 600 cubic feet or less
and with a GVW rating under 10,001 pounds GVWR or less to transport mail, often
along a designated route to or between designated postal or other facilities. May
also pickup and transport collection mail, load and unload vehicle with or without
helpers, make minor vehicle repairs, and keep vehicle in good working order.
Tractor Trailer Driver
Drives motor powered tractor-trailer combination to transport mail, often along a
designated route to or between designated postal or other facilities. May also load
and unload vehicle with or without helpers, make minor vehicle repairs, and keep
vehicle in good working order.
Truck Driver
Drives motor powered truck, other than tractor-trailer, with a nominal* cargo
capacity of 333 cubic feet or more or with a gross volume weight of 10,000 pounds or
more to transport mail, often along a designated route to or between designated
postal or other facilities. May also pickup and transport mail, load and unload
truck with or without helpers, make minor vehicle repairs, and keep vehicle in good
working order.
*(Nominal cargo capacity means an actual cargo capacity of plus or minus 5% of the
stated capacity, rounded to the nearest whole cubic foot.)""
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