Prevailing wage rates in South Dakota (2026)

Davis-Bacon (construction) and Service Contract Act (services) wage rates for every county county, from the current SAM.gov wage determinations.

Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in South Dakota range from $12.87 to $36.32 an hour (median $24.27), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $16.77 to $18.58 an hour (median $16.96), plus health and welfare.

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How prevailing wage works in South Dakota

Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. South Dakota may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.