South Dakota Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for South Dakota: 1 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 12 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in South Dakota. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in South Dakota: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $35.43 | $35.43 | $35.43 | 1 |
| Laborer: Group 2 - Mechanic Tender; Pipe Layer (Except Culvert); Form Builder Tender | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 1 |
| Laborer: Group 3 - Asphalt Plant Tender; Pile Driver Leadsman; Form Setter, Oiler/Greaser | $28.97 | $28.97 | $28.97 | 1 |
| Laborer: Group 5 - Carpenter; Form Builder | $31.94 | $31.94 | $31.94 | 1 |
| Laborer: Group 6 - Concrete Finsher; Grade Checker | $29.81 | $29.81 | $29.81 | 1 |
| Truck Driver: Group 1 - Tandem Truck Without Trailer or Pup; Single Axle Truck over 26,000 Gvw with or Without Trailer | $30.01 | $30.01 | $30.01 | 1 |
| Truck Driver: Group 2 - Semi-Tractor and Trailer; Tandem Truck with Pup or Trailer | $32.07 | $32.07 | $32.07 | 1 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in South Dakota: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $16.77 | $16.96 | $18.58 | 6 |
| Guard I | $16.73 | $17.79 | $18.50 | 6 |
| Guard II | $18.71 | $19.89 | $20.70 | 6 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $22.65 | $23.33 | $27.63 | 6 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $15.70 | $16.09 | $18.66 | 6 |
| Laborer | $17.35 | $18.29 | $21.21 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $21.07 | $21.35 | 7 |
| General Clerk I | $15.06 | $15.25 | $17.30 | 6 |
| Secretary I | $18.29 | $18.78 | $19.25 | 6 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $26.85 | $28.43 | $36.56 | 7 |
| Environmental Technician | $20.79 | $26.35 | $33.38 | 7 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $35.78 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $22.02 | $22.77 | $28.65 | 7 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $26.00 | $26.73 | $30.07 | 7 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.29 | $17.73 | $18.15 | 6 |
Heavy and Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 66 Counties in South Dakota SD20260001
Service Contract Act wage determinations (12)
- 2015-5375 28 Counties in South Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5367 3 Counties in South Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5009 Union County, South Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5373 11 Counties in South Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5377 19 Counties in South Dakota, 347 occupations
- 2015-5369 4 Counties in South Dakota, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1979-1157 66 Counties in South Dakota, 14 occupations
- 2017-0501 30 Counties in South Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2017-0499 4 Counties in South Dakota, 2 occupations
- 2022-0023 Pennington County, South Dakota, 1 occupations
- 2006-0035 164 Counties in 4 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in South Dakota?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across South Dakota's wage determinations the median base rate is $35.43 an hour for an electrician, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in South Dakota?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across South Dakota's wage determinations is $16.96 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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