Prevailing wage rates in Harding County, South Dakota

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Harding County, South Dakota (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Harding County, South Dakota.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SD20260014, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$33.58$4.60$38.18
Contributes 8% Of Regular Basic Hourly Rate As Vacation Pay Credit For Employees With More Than 5 Years Of Service, And 6% For Employees With Less Than 5 Years Of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran'S Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; & Christmas Day$56.30$38.44$94.74
Ironworker, Structural$30.80$15.48$46.28
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$33.01$15.08$48.09
Plumber$34.90$15.70$50.60
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$38.47$24.68$63.15
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$26.77$16.36$43.13
Roofer$14.52$2.09$16.61
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$19.22$0.00$19.22
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$16.14$0.00$16.14
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$19.34$0.00$19.34
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$14.19$0.00$14.19
Laborer: Common Or General$12.32$0.00$12.32
Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring$24.27$8.06$32.33
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only)$18.50$4.92$23.42
Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation$15.29$2.55$17.84
Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic$16.68$0.00$16.68

Davis-Bacon Heavy, Highway

Wage determination SD20260001, revision 3, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$35.43$8.69$44.12
Special Surface Finish Applicator$26.93$0.00$26.93
(Except Culvert); Form Builder Tender$26.96$0.00$26.96
Driver Leadsman; Form Setter, Oiler/Greaser$28.97$0.00$28.97
Laborer: Group 5 - Carpenter; Form Builder$31.94$0.00$31.94
Laborer: Group 6 - Concrete Finsher; Grade Checker$29.81$0.00$29.81
Type Auger; Concrete Paving Saw; Concrete Grooving$31.73$0.00$31.73
Strip Machine; Pavement Marking Grinding Equipment$31.56$0.00$31.56
Concrete Pump Truck$32.49$0.00$32.49
Milling Machine; Bridge Welder$34.96$8.36$43.32
Tandem Truck With Pup Or Trailer$32.07$8.42$40.49

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination SD20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sprinkler Fitter$33.01$23.51$56.52
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader$11.53$0.00$11.53
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$11.32$0.00$11.32
Plumber (Excluding HVAC Work)$11.60$0.00$11.60
Painter (Brush; Roller; & Spray)$8.29$0.00$8.29
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$8.00$0.00$8.00
Laborers: (Common)$7.25$0.00$7.25
HVAC Mechanic (Including Low Voltage Wiring For Phones And Fire Alarms)$12.76$1.50$14.26
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring For Phones And Fire Alarms)$12.87$1.50$14.37
Drywall Hanger$13.80$0.00$13.80
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.00$0.00$10.00
Carpenter (Including Form Setting/Building And Batt Insulation, But Excluding Drywall Hanging)$10.56$0.00$10.56

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Harding County, South Dakota: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Dakota Counties of Bennett, Butte, Corson, Dewey, Fall River, Gregory, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Jones, Lawrence, Lyman, Mellette, Ogl

Wage determination 2015-5377, revision 32, updated 8/13/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.53
01111General Clerk I$15.23
07010Baker$17.00
07130Food Service Worker$14.24
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.33
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.35
11090Gardener$20.22
11150Janitor$16.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.70
11240Maid or Houseman$14.07
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.10
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.84
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.63
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.62
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.42
23470Laborer$17.35
27101Guard I$16.73
27102Guard II$18.71
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.00
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.21
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.53
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.66
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.00
01020Administrative Assistant$25.83
01035Court Reporter$21.01
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.75
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.19
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.29
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.33
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.73
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.00
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.73
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.73
01111General Clerk I$15.23
01112General Clerk II$16.62
01113General Clerk III$18.65
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.41
01141Messenger Courier$13.63
01191Order Clerk I$15.33
01192Order Clerk II$16.73
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.31
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.60
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.09
01270Production Control Clerk$23.41
01290Rental Clerk$17.03
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.78
01311Secretary I$18.78
01312Secretary II$21.01
01313Secretary III$23.41
01320Service Order Dispatcher$17.88
01410Supply Technician$25.83
01420Survey Worker$20.45
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.96
01531Travel Clerk I$15.85
01532Travel Clerk II$17.67
01533Travel Clerk III$19.77
01611Word Processor I$16.73
01612Word Processor II$18.78
01613Word Processor III$21.01
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$26.61
05010Automotive Electrician$23.68
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.22
05070Automotive Worker$22.22
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.34
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.11
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.11
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.91
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.76
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.22
05310Painter, Automotive$23.68
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.22
05370Tire Repairer$17.60
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.11
07010Baker$17.00
07041Cook I$17.42
07042Cook II$20.01
07070Dishwasher$12.71
07130Food Service Worker$14.24
07210Meat Cutter$17.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.33
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$27.96
09040Furniture Handler$17.99
09080Furniture Refinisher$27.96
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.46
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.88
09130Upholsterer$27.96
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.35
11060Elevator Operator$16.94
11090Gardener$20.22
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.94
11150Janitor$16.94
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$15.70
11240Maid or Houseman$14.07
11260Pruner$14.30
11270Tractor Operator$18.72
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$15.70
11360Window Cleaner$18.60
12010Ambulance Driver$19.20
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$23.93
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.82
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$25.89
12020Dental Assistant$22.78
12025Dental Hygienist$43.69
12030EKG Technician$36.25
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$36.25
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.20
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.38
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$23.93
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$26.66
12100Medical Assistant$18.98
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$31.11
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.39
12190Medical Record Technician$27.29
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.15
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$52.57
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.09
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.72
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.06
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.02
12235Optical Dispenser$19.87
12236Optical Technician$21.38
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.51
12280Phlebotomist$21.38
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.81
12311Registered Nurse I$26.48
12312Registered Nurse II$32.38
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.38
12314Registered Nurse III$39.17
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.17
12316Registered Nurse IV$46.96
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$29.63
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$26.98
13011Exhibits Specialist I$16.68
13012Exhibits Specialist II$20.66
13013Exhibits Specialist III$25.27
13041Illustrator I$16.68
13042Illustrator II$20.66
13043Illustrator III$25.27
13047Librarian$22.88
13050Library Aide/Clerk$13.29
13058Library Technician$14.09
13061Media Specialist I$14.91
13062Media Specialist II$16.68
13063Media Specialist III$18.60
13071Photographer I$15.84
13072Photographer II$17.72
13073Photographer III$21.95
13074Photographer IV$26.84
13075Photographer V$32.48
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$16.68
13110Video Teleconference Technician$14.91
14041Computer Operator I$17.60
14042Computer Operator II$19.69
14043Computer Operator III$21.96
14044Computer Operator IV$24.40
14045Computer Operator V$27.05
14071Computer Programmer I$21.33
14072Computer Programmer II$26.41
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.60
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.10
14170System Support Specialist$28.90
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.72
15060Educational Technologist$31.16
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.61
15080Graphic Artist$20.18
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.61
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.61
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.61
15090Technical Instructor$25.96
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.75
15110Test Proctor$20.94
15120Tutor$20.94
16010Assembler$13.28
16030Counter Attendant$13.28
16040Dry Cleaner$15.17
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$13.28
16090Presser, Hand$13.28
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$13.28
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$13.28
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$13.28
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.80
16220Tailor$16.42
16250Washer, Machine$13.91
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$28.38
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.22
21020Forklift Operator$23.46
21030Material Coordinator$24.73
21040Material Expediter$24.73
21050Material Handling Laborer$17.35
21071Order Filler$16.37
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.46
21110Shipping Packer$19.63
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.63
21140Store Worker I$15.04
21150Stock Clerk$19.51
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.46
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.46
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.84
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.88
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.10
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.84
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$33.57
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.46
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.38
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.88
23080Aircraft Worker$26.62
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.38
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.17
23125Cable Splicer$46.79
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$21.76
23140Carpet Layer$26.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.63
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$26.62
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.38
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.10
23260Fabric Worker$24.88
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.10
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.17
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$37.49
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.28
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.42
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.10
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.88
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.62
23391Gunsmith I$23.17
23392Gunsmith II$26.62
23393Gunsmith III$30.10
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.59
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$26.85
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.10
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.38
23470Laborer$17.35
23510Locksmith$28.38
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$34.70
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.37
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.46
23591Metrology Technician I$30.10
23592Metrology Technician II$31.84
23593Metrology Technician III$33.57
23640Millwright$30.10
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.38
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.85
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$25.73
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.26
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.10
23850Rigger$30.10
23870Scale Mechanic$26.62
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.10
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.62
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.30
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.05
23950Telephone Lineman$24.96
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.19
23965Well Driller$30.10
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.10
23980Woodworker$23.17
24550Case Manager$19.18
24570Child Care Attendant$13.63
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.01
24610Chore Aide$17.74
24630Homemaker$19.18
25010Boiler Tender$26.51
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.04
25070Stationary Engineer$26.51
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.90
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.04
27004Alarm Monitor$21.46
27007Baggage Inspector$16.73
27008Corrections Officer$23.37
27010Court Security Officer$22.92
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.71
27040Detention Officer$23.37
27070Firefighter$23.19
27101Guard I$16.73
27102Guard II$18.71
27131Police Officer I$25.73
27132Police Officer II$28.58
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.00
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.44
28043Carnival Worker$13.75
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$23.46
28310Lifeguard$14.81
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$26.24
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$19.15
28515Recreation Specialist$32.50
28630Sports Official$20.90
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.33
29010Blocker And Bracer$26.62
29020Hatch Tender$26.62
29030Line Handler$26.62
29041Stevedore I$24.88
29042Stevedore II$28.38
30021Archeological Technician I$15.52
30022Archeological Technician II$17.37
30023Archeological Technician III$21.51
30030Cartographic Technician$21.51
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.60
30051Cryogenic Technician I$23.83
30052Cryogenic Technician II$26.32
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$15.52
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$17.37
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$19.36
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$23.83
30081Engineering Technician I$13.83
30082Engineering Technician II$15.52
30083Engineering Technician III$17.37
30084Engineering Technician IV$21.51
30085Engineering Technician V$26.32
30086Engineering Technician VI$31.84
30090Environmental Technician$20.79
30095Evidence Control Specialist$21.51
30210Laboratory Technician$19.36
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$23.83
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$26.32
30240Mathematical Technician$21.51
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.39
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.97
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.43
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.87
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$26.32
30390Photo-Optics Technician$20.20
30395Radiation Control Technician$26.32
30461Technical Writer I$21.51
30462Technical Writer II$26.32
30463Technical Writer III$31.84
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$23.83
30502Weather Forecaster II$28.99
30621Weather Observer, Senior$21.51
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.94
31030Bus Driver$22.03
31043Driver Courier$19.64
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.00
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.71
31310Taxi Driver$14.24
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.21
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.77
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.00
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.00
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.08
99050Desk Clerk$14.59
99095Embalmer$28.73
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.32
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$17.62
99260Marketing Analyst$29.59
99310Mortician$28.73
99410Pest Controller$24.60
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$17.55
99711Recycling Specialist$20.92
99730Refuse Collector$15.80
99810Sales Clerk$16.78
99820School Crossing Guard$16.21
99830Survey Party Chief$23.31
99831Surveying Aide$15.01
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$15.01
99841Vending Machine Repairer$18.62
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$15.01

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.