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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Meade County, South Dakota
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Meade County, with 47 rates for 17 trades; the newest modification is dated July 30, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Meade County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $20.70 | $0.00 | $20.70 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $33.58 | $4.60 | $38.18 | Aug 1, 2022 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK · 3 rates | $18.67 | $0.00 | $18.67 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER (INCLUDING FORM SETTING/BUILDING AND BATT INSULATION, BUT EXCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING) · 3 rates | $10.56 | $0.00 | $10.56 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 2 rates | $19.58 | $0.00 | $19.58 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 2 rates | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER · 2 rates | $18.19 | $0.00 | $18.19 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL HANGER · 2 rates | $13.80 | $0.00 | $13.80 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $18.84 | $2.42 | $21.26 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR PHONES AND FIRE ALARMS) · 3 rates | $12.87 | $1.50 | $14.37 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 3 rates | $35.43 | $8.69 | $44.12 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 9 rates | $23.91 | $12.05 | $35.96 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER: Group 1 - Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete for reinforcement, steel tyers, saw. Carrying, placing, tying, reinforcing steel under supervision, cutting. Placing steel or prefabricated reinforcement assembly for placement in concrete forms · 9 rates | $26.93 | $0.00 | $26.93 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 3 rates | $11.66 | $1.65 | $13.31 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORERS: (PIPELAYER) · 3 rates | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 7 rates | $17.80 | $0.00 | $17.80 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER · 7 rates | $11.53 | $0.00 | $11.53 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1 - Tractor (farm type with attachments, including loaders but excluding Backhoe); Self Propelled Broom; Concrete Routing Machine; Paver Feeder; Pugmill; Skid Steer · 7 rates | $30.16 | $0.00 | $30.16 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
PainterPAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY · 2 rates | $18.48 | $0.00 | $18.48 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER (BRUSH; ROLLER; & SPRAY) · 2 rates | $8.29 | $0.00 | $8.29 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Pile DriverPOWER 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 · 2 rates | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 5 rates | $20.45 | $7.83 | $28.28 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterSPRINKLER FITTER · 5 rates | $33.01 | $23.51 | $56.52 | Jan 1, 2023 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR PHONES AND FIRE ALARMS) | $12.76 | $1.50 | $14.26 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260003 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER | $13.74 | $1.35 | $15.09 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $18.68 | $3.72 | $22.40 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 3 rates | $15.06 | $1.10 | $16.16 | May 18, 2026 | SD20260027 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: Group 1 - Tandem Truck without trailer or pup; Single Axle Truck over 26,000 GVW with or without Trailer · 3 rates | $30.01 | $0.00 | $30.01 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. 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).
Which trades pay the most in Meade County?
Pile driver, at $43.32 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Pile Driver$43.32
- Bricklayer$38.18
- Ironworker$35.96
- Plumber / Pipefitter$28.28
- Sheet Metal Worker$22.40
- Electrician$21.26
- Brick Tender$20.70
- Cement Mason$19.58
- Carpenter$18.67
- Painter$18.48
- Drywall Installer / Lather$18.19
- Operating Engineer$17.80
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.16
- Heat & Frost Insulator$15.20
- Roofer$15.09
- Refrigeration Mechanic$14.26
- Laborer$13.31
Which wage determinations cover Meade County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | SD20260027 | 1 | 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 Meade County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Meade County?
$21.26 an hour: a $18.84 base wage plus $2.42 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination SD20260027, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Meade County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Meade County?
$13.31 an hour: a $11.66 base wage plus $1.65 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination SD20260027, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Meade 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 pile driver, the highest-paid trade in Meade County, the $43.32 total is a $34.96 base wage plus $8.36 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Meade County?
It depends on the kind of construction: SD20260027 (modification 1, 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 Meade County share its rates with other counties?
For 2 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Pile driver rates, for example, are the same in 66 counties (the Minnehaha County group). The other 15 are Meade County's own.