Prevailing wage rates in Union County, South Dakota

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination SD20260030, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$41.90$4.94$46.84
Carpenter (Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging And Metal Stud Installation Only)$36.34$17.15$53.49
Electrician$36.32$16.83$53.15
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
Pipefitter$34.90$15.70$50.60
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.06$1.10$16.16
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$19.28$7.63$26.91
Roofer$13.82$1.34$15.16
Plumber$21.12$9.00$30.12
Painter (Brush, Roller And Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$20.96$9.85$30.81
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.90$0.00$17.90
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$20.96$0.00$20.96
Laborer: Common Or General$16.21$2.21$18.42
Ironworker, Structural$23.91$12.05$35.96
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$15.20$0.00$15.20
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.54$2.65$20.19
Carpenter (Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging And Metal Stud Installation)$17.41$8.03$25.44

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 Union County, South Dakota: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: South Dakota Counties of Union

Wage determination 2015-5009, revision 32, updated 8/12/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.15
01111General Clerk I$17.30
07010Baker$16.61
07130Food Service Worker$15.06
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.78
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$19.15
11090Gardener$23.04
11150Janitor$18.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.66
11240Maid or Houseman$15.23
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.80
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.42
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.84
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.63
23470Laborer$20.63
27101Guard I$18.50
27102Guard II$20.70
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.03
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.71
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.15
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.36
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.78
01020Administrative Assistant$29.17
01035Court Reporter$20.57
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.11
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.58
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.72
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.65
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.35
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.16
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.38
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.38
01111General Clerk I$17.30
01112General Clerk II$18.88
01113General Clerk III$21.18
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.92
01141Messenger Courier$14.69
01191Order Clerk I$18.94
01192Order Clerk II$20.66
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.24
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.40
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.75
01270Production Control Clerk$27.73
01290Rental Clerk$18.36
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.39
01311Secretary I$18.39
01312Secretary II$20.57
01313Secretary III$22.92
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.60
01410Supply Technician$29.17
01420Survey Worker$19.82
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.45
01531Travel Clerk I$16.29
01532Travel Clerk II$17.91
01533Travel Clerk III$19.81
01611Word Processor I$16.38
01612Word Processor II$18.39
01613Word Processor III$20.57
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.29
05010Automotive Electrician$24.74
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.49
05070Automotive Worker$23.49
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.83
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.75
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.49
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.75
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.49
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.15
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.49
05310Painter, Automotive$24.74
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.49
05370Tire Repairer$18.00
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.75
07010Baker$16.61
07041Cook I$17.32
07042Cook II$19.52
07070Dishwasher$14.11
07130Food Service Worker$15.06
07210Meat Cutter$19.11
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.78
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.98
09040Furniture Handler$15.68
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.98
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.11
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.58
09130Upholsterer$22.98
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$19.15
11060Elevator Operator$18.58
11090Gardener$23.04
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.58
11150Janitor$18.58
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.66
11240Maid or Houseman$15.23
11260Pruner$17.18
11270Tractor Operator$21.55
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.66
11360Window Cleaner$20.17
12010Ambulance Driver$20.05
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.06
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.75
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.10
12020Dental Assistant$23.36
12025Dental Hygienist$40.35
12030EKG Technician$39.49
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.49
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.05
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.29
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.06
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.06
12100Medical Assistant$21.64
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.73
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.32
12190Medical Record Technician$22.73
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.29
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.28
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.59
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.29
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.68
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.72
12235Optical Dispenser$18.95
12236Optical Technician$23.29
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.07
12280Phlebotomist$18.00
12305Radiologic Technologist$30.90
12311Registered Nurse I$27.20
12312Registered Nurse II$33.26
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.26
12314Registered Nurse III$40.24
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.24
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.25
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.28
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.27
13011Exhibits Specialist I$19.17
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.75
13013Exhibits Specialist III$29.04
13041Illustrator I$19.17
13042Illustrator II$23.75
13043Illustrator III$29.04
13047Librarian$26.30
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.15
13058Library Technician$17.15
13061Media Specialist I$17.14
13062Media Specialist II$19.17
13063Media Specialist III$21.37
13071Photographer I$17.14
13072Photographer II$19.17
13073Photographer III$23.75
13074Photographer IV$29.04
13075Photographer V$35.14
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.76
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.97
14041Computer Operator I$18.21
14042Computer Operator II$20.37
14043Computer Operator III$22.72
14044Computer Operator IV$25.24
14045Computer Operator V$27.95
14071Computer Programmer I$19.46
14072Computer Programmer II$24.12
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.21
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.24
14170System Support Specialist$27.95
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.54
15060Educational Technologist$37.08
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.39
15080Graphic Artist$22.73
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.39
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.39
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.39
15090Technical Instructor$21.93
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$26.82
15110Test Proctor$17.70
15120Tutor$17.70
16010Assembler$15.88
16030Counter Attendant$15.88
16040Dry Cleaner$18.17
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$15.88
16090Presser, Hand$15.88
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$15.88
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$15.88
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$15.88
16190Sewing Machine Operator$18.94
16220Tailor$19.70
16250Washer, Machine$16.65
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$31.11
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.92
21020Forklift Operator$21.86
21030Material Coordinator$27.73
21040Material Expediter$27.73
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.63
21071Order Filler$17.62
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.86
21110Shipping Packer$23.21
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$23.21
21140Store Worker I$15.76
21150Stock Clerk$20.05
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.86
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.86
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.80
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.86
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.80
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.87
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.51
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.10
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.86
23080Aircraft Worker$29.52
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.11
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.20
23125Cable Splicer$49.20
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.57
23140Carpet Layer$29.52
23160Electrician, Maintenance$34.42
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$32.84
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$34.58
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$36.03
23260Fabric Worker$27.86
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.38
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.20
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.79
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.91
23370General Maintenance Worker$27.63
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.38
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.86
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.52
23391Gunsmith I$26.20
23392Gunsmith II$29.52
23393Gunsmith III$32.38
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.34
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.43
23460Instrument Mechanic$32.38
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.11
23470Laborer$20.63
23510Locksmith$31.11
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$33.14
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.03
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$22.54
23591Metrology Technician I$32.38
23592Metrology Technician II$33.80
23593Metrology Technician III$34.88
23640Millwright$30.68
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.63
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.54
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.39
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.23
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$32.38
23850Rigger$32.38
23870Scale Mechanic$29.52
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.38
23910Small Engine Mechanic$29.52
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.58
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.93
23950Telephone Lineman$31.20
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.92
23965Well Driller$32.38
23970Woodcraft Worker$32.38
23980Woodworker$26.20
24550Case Manager$20.33
24570Child Care Attendant$14.10
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.59
24610Chore Aide$17.59
24630Homemaker$20.33
25010Boiler Tender$30.44
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.24
25070Stationary Engineer$30.44
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.04
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.24
27004Alarm Monitor$24.93
27007Baggage Inspector$18.50
27008Corrections Officer$24.65
27010Court Security Officer$26.90
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.70
27040Detention Officer$24.65
27070Firefighter$29.15
27101Guard I$18.50
27102Guard II$20.70
27131Police Officer I$34.16
27132Police Officer II$37.95
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.35
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$17.47
28043Carnival Worker$13.03
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.01
28310Lifeguard$16.20
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$23.51
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.16
28515Recreation Specialist$29.12
28630Sports Official$18.73
28690Swimming Pool Operator$19.69
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.52
29020Hatch Tender$29.52
29030Line Handler$29.52
29041Stevedore I$27.86
29042Stevedore II$31.11
30021Archeological Technician I$19.30
30022Archeological Technician II$21.60
30023Archeological Technician III$26.75
30030Cartographic Technician$26.75
30040Civil Engineering Technician$32.90
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.63
30052Cryogenic Technician II$32.73
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.30
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.60
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.08
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.63
30081Engineering Technician I$17.49
30082Engineering Technician II$19.65
30083Engineering Technician III$21.97
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.23
30085Engineering Technician V$33.30
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.29
30090Environmental Technician$26.75
30095Evidence Control Specialist$26.75
30210Laboratory Technician$24.08
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.63
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.73
30240Mathematical Technician$26.75
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.77
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.97
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$32.99
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$39.93
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$32.73
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.75
30395Radiation Control Technician$32.73
30461Technical Writer I$26.75
30462Technical Writer II$32.73
30463Technical Writer III$39.61
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$29.63
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.04
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.75
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.30
31030Bus Driver$22.71
31043Driver Courier$19.38
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.03
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.85
31310Taxi Driver$15.22
31361Truckdriver, Light$20.71
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.02
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.10
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.10
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.17
99050Desk Clerk$15.04
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$21.52
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$23.00
99260Marketing Analyst$27.58
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$24.21
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$23.73
99711Recycling Specialist$27.40
99730Refuse Collector$21.87
99810Sales Clerk$14.62
99820School Crossing Guard$17.15
99830Survey Party Chief$21.63
99831Surveying Aide$14.26
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
99840Vending Machine Attendant$21.52
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.92
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$21.52

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.