Prevailing wage rates in Pennington County, South Dakota

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Pennington 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 Pennington County, South Dakota.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SD20260029, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$33.58$4.60$38.18
Pipefitter$34.90$15.70$50.60
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$38.47$24.68$63.15
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.06$1.10$16.16
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$18.68$3.72$22.40
Roofer$13.62$1.00$14.62
Plumber$20.13$0.00$20.13
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$18.48$0.00$18.48
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.80$0.00$17.80
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$12.44$0.00$12.44
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$21.05$0.00$21.05
Laborer: Common Or General$11.24$0.00$11.24
Ironworker, Structural$23.91$12.05$35.96
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$15.20$0.00$15.20
Form Worker$17.50$0.00$17.50
Electrician$20.39$2.69$23.08
Drywall Hanger And Metal Stud Installer$18.19$0.00$18.19
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.58$0.00$19.58
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging And Metal Stud Installation, And Form Work$19.78$4.11$23.89

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 SD20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: (Tandem Semi)$9.44$0.00$9.44
Sprinkler Fitter$17.27$5.80$23.07
Roofer$11.25$0.00$11.25
Laborer (Common)$8.02$0.00$8.02
Insulator (Batt)$8.75$0.00$8.75
Form Setter$11.30$0.00$11.30
Floor Layer: Carpet$11.04$0.00$11.04
Electrician (Including Low Voltage Wiring For Fire Alarms, Security Systems/Devices & Phones)$15.39$1.47$16.86
Drywall Hanger/Framer$9.05$0.31$9.36
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.81$0.00$10.81
Carpenter (Including Acoustical Work, But Excluding Drywall Work & Batt Insulation)$11.42$0.00$11.42

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: South Dakota Counties of Custer, Meade and Pennington

Wage determination 2015-5367, revision 33, updated 8/20/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.92
01111General Clerk I$15.51
07010Baker$18.12
07130Food Service Worker$14.75
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.01
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.39
11090Gardener$21.32
11150Janitor$16.77
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.18
11240Maid or Houseman$14.04
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.14
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.55
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.40
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.67
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.65
23470Laborer$18.29
27101Guard I$17.86
27102Guard II$19.98
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.65
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.07
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.92
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.11
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.50
01020Administrative Assistant$26.69
01035Court Reporter$21.53
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.13
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.51
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.52
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.72
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.15
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.08
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.15
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.15
01111General Clerk I$15.51
01112General Clerk II$16.93
01113General Clerk III$19.00
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.00
01141Messenger Courier$13.97
01191Order Clerk I$17.29
01192Order Clerk II$18.87
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.25
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.53
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.00
01270Production Control Clerk$24.99
01290Rental Clerk$17.36
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.25
01311Secretary I$19.25
01312Secretary II$21.53
01313Secretary III$24.00
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.84
01410Supply Technician$26.69
01420Survey Worker$20.14
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.26
01531Travel Clerk I$17.08
01532Travel Clerk II$18.26
01533Travel Clerk III$20.43
01611Word Processor I$17.15
01612Word Processor II$19.25
01613Word Processor III$21.53
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$24.79
05010Automotive Electrician$25.28
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.65
05070Automotive Worker$23.65
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.43
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$26.87
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.65
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$26.87
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.78
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.03
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.65
05310Painter, Automotive$25.28
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.65
05370Tire Repairer$17.90
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$26.87
07010Baker$18.12
07041Cook I$17.73
07042Cook II$20.53
07070Dishwasher$13.65
07130Food Service Worker$14.75
07210Meat Cutter$17.82
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.01
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.12
09040Furniture Handler$14.19
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.12
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.18
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.16
09130Upholsterer$23.12
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.39
11060Elevator Operator$16.77
11090Gardener$21.32
11122Housekeeping Aide$16.77
11150Janitor$16.77
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$16.18
11240Maid or Houseman$14.04
11260Pruner$14.50
11270Tractor Operator$19.60
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$16.18
11360Window Cleaner$18.29
12010Ambulance Driver$18.96
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.52
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$30.89
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$26.79
12020Dental Assistant$23.00
12025Dental Hygienist$44.18
12030EKG Technician$34.12
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$34.12
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.96
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.13
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.52
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.11
12100Medical Assistant$19.56
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.42
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.41
12190Medical Record Technician$25.07
12195Medical Transcriptionist$25.89
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.49
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.44
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.12
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.50
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.51
12235Optical Dispenser$18.63
12236Optical Technician$20.13
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.00
12280Phlebotomist$18.66
12305Radiologic Technologist$33.57
12311Registered Nurse I$27.33
12312Registered Nurse II$33.42
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.42
12314Registered Nurse III$40.44
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.44
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.48
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$27.89
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$25.69
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.02
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.04
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.85
13041Illustrator I$21.02
13042Illustrator II$26.04
13043Illustrator III$31.85
13047Librarian$28.84
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.75
13058Library Technician$16.65
13061Media Specialist I$18.79
13062Media Specialist II$21.02
13063Media Specialist III$23.44
13071Photographer I$18.89
13072Photographer II$21.13
13073Photographer III$26.18
13074Photographer IV$32.03
13075Photographer V$38.74
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.02
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.79
14041Computer Operator I$16.33
14042Computer Operator II$18.27
14043Computer Operator III$20.36
14044Computer Operator IV$22.63
14045Computer Operator V$25.06
14071Computer Programmer I$20.48
14072Computer Programmer II$25.37
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$16.33
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.25
14170System Support Specialist$25.06
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.97
15060Educational Technologist$29.57
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$50.30
15080Graphic Artist$23.83
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$50.30
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$50.30
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$50.30
15090Technical Instructor$25.55
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.25
15110Test Proctor$20.62
15120Tutor$20.62
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)$29.08
19040Tool And Die Maker$36.54
21020Forklift Operator$22.08
21030Material Coordinator$24.99
21040Material Expediter$24.99
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.29
21071Order Filler$17.86
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.08
21110Shipping Packer$19.11
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.11
21140Store Worker I$15.47
21150Stock Clerk$19.95
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.08
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.08
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$41.55
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$32.08
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$39.14
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.55
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.97
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$27.35
23050Aircraft, Painter$36.82
23060Aircraft Servicer$32.08
23080Aircraft Worker$34.43
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.94
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.49
23125Cable Splicer$44.47
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$23.39
23140Carpet Layer$27.20
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.40
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.67
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.65
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.58
23260Fabric Worker$25.34
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.96
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.49
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$37.49
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$29.28
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.65
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$39.14
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$32.08
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$34.43
23391Gunsmith I$23.49
23392Gunsmith II$27.20
23393Gunsmith III$30.92
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.71
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.16
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.92
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.08
23470Laborer$18.29
23510Locksmith$29.08
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.72
23550Machinist, Maintenance$25.55
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.60
23591Metrology Technician I$30.92
23592Metrology Technician II$32.82
23593Metrology Technician III$34.73
23640Millwright$30.92
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.76
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.55
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$28.54
23810Plumber, Maintenance$26.85
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.92
23850Rigger$30.92
23870Scale Mechanic$27.20
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$23.24
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.97
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$28.84
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$30.64
23950Telephone Lineman$27.17
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.85
23965Well Driller$30.92
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.92
23980Woodworker$23.49
24550Case Manager$17.79
24570Child Care Attendant$13.62
24580Child Care Center Clerk$16.99
24610Chore Aide$17.67
24630Homemaker$18.15
25010Boiler Tender$28.11
25040Sewage Plant Operator$26.44
25070Stationary Engineer$28.11
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.65
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$26.44
27004Alarm Monitor$23.18
27007Baggage Inspector$17.86
27008Corrections Officer$25.54
27010Court Security Officer$24.33
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.98
27040Detention Officer$25.54
27070Firefighter$23.41
27101Guard I$17.86
27102Guard II$19.98
27131Police Officer I$28.40
27132Police Officer II$31.55
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.90
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.55
28043Carnival Worker$14.30
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$26.00
28310Lifeguard$16.60
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$29.09
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$21.23
28515Recreation Specialist$36.03
28630Sports Official$23.17
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.80
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.20
29020Hatch Tender$27.20
29030Line Handler$27.20
29041Stevedore I$25.34
29042Stevedore II$29.08
30021Archeological Technician I$19.44
30022Archeological Technician II$21.74
30023Archeological Technician III$26.94
30030Cartographic Technician$26.94
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.18
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.84
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.96
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.44
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.74
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.25
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.84
30081Engineering Technician I$17.32
30082Engineering Technician II$19.44
30083Engineering Technician III$21.74
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.94
30085Engineering Technician V$32.96
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.87
30090Environmental Technician$26.94
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.94
30210Laboratory Technician$24.25
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.84
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.96
30240Mathematical Technician$26.94
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.01
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.27
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.36
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.37
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.96
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.94
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.96
30461Technical Writer I$26.94
30462Technical Writer II$32.96
30463Technical Writer III$39.87
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$29.84
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.29
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.94
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.99
31030Bus Driver$22.73
31043Driver Courier$19.37
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.65
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.04
31310Taxi Driver$14.12
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.07
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.73
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.42
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.42
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.65
99050Desk Clerk$14.59
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$16.80
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.27
99260Marketing Analyst$31.40
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$25.70
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$17.17
99711Recycling Specialist$20.67
99730Refuse Collector$15.50
99810Sales Clerk$16.03
99820School Crossing Guard$16.58
99830Survey Party Chief$27.82
99831Surveying Aide$17.91
99832Surveying Technician$23.30
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.41
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.70
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.41

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.