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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Bennett County, South Dakota
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Bennett County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 45 rates across 17 trades. Of each trade's main rate, insulator is the highest at $89.37 an hour and laborer the lowest at $11.68, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest South Dakota modification we hold is dated July 30, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). South Dakota has no state prevailing wage law (DOL state table).
Bennett County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Heat & Frost Insulator$89.37
- Electrician$53.15
- Ironworker$46.28
- Pile Driver$43.32
- Bricklayer$38.18
- Cement Mason$32.52
- Sheet Metal Worker$30.05
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$30.01
- Painter$23.79
- Operating Engineer$19.34
- Carpenter$16.99
- Roofer$16.49
- Plumber / Pipefitter$15.92
- Refrigeration Mechanic$14.26
- Brick Tender$14.19
- Drywall Installer / Lather$13.80
- Laborer$11.68
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender · Fall River County group | LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.19 | $14.19 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Fall River County group | BRICKLAYER | $38.18 | $33.58 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Fall River County group | CARPENTER | $16.99 | $16.99 | 2 |
| Cement Mason · Fall River County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.52 | $20.67 | 2 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Yankton County group | DRYWALL HANGER | $13.80 | $13.80 | 1 |
| Electrician · Fall River County group | ELECTRICIAN | $53.15 | $36.32 | 3 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Fall River County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $89.37 | $55.34 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Fall River County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $46.28 | $30.80 | 9 |
| Laborer · Fall River County group | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.68 | $11.68 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer · Fall River County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.34 | $19.34 | 10 |
| Painter · Fall River County group | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $23.79 | $18.80 | 2 |
| Pile Driver · Minnehaha County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 5 - Asphalt Plant; Concrete Batch Plant; Backhoes/Excavators over 40 Tons; Cranes/Derricks/Draglines/Pile Drivers/Shovels over 50 tons; Heavy Duty Mechanic; Finsihg Motor Grader; Automatic Fine Grader; Milling Machine; Bridge Welder | $43.32 | $34.96 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Fall River County group | PLUMBER | $15.92 | $14.02 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Brown County group | HVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR PHONES AND FIRE ALARMS) | $14.26 | $12.76 | 1 |
| Roofer · Fall River County group | ROOFER | $16.49 | $14.35 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Fall River County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $30.05 | $20.41 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Brown County group | 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 | 2 |
Wage determinations for Bennett County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | SD20260022 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | SD20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | SD20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | SD20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Bennett County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Bennett County?
$53.15 an hour: a $36.32 base wage plus $16.83 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination SD20260022, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Bennett County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Bennett County?
$11.68 an hour: a $11.68 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination SD20260022, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Bennett County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For insulator, the highest-paid trade in Bennett County, the $89.37 total is a $55.34 base wage plus $34.03 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Bennett County?
It depends on the kind of construction: SD20260022 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, SD20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and SD20260001 (modification 3, July 30, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Bennett County share its rates with other counties?
For 17 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 9 counties (the Fall River County group).