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South Dakota pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in South Dakota is $43.32 an hour in every county that has one (66), for the main classification.
Pile Driver rate in each South Dakota county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aurora CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Beadle CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Bennett CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Bon Homme CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Brookings CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Brown CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Brule CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Buffalo CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Butte CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Campbell CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Charles Mix CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Clark CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Clay CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Codington CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Corson CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Custer CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Davison CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Day CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Deuel CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Dewey CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Douglas CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Edmunds CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Fall River CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Faulk CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Grant CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Gregory CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Haakon CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hamlin CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hand CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hanson CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Harding CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hughes CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hutchinson CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Hyde CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Jackson CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Jerauld CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Jones CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Kingsbury CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Lake CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Lawrence CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Lincoln CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Lyman CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Marshall CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
McCook CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
McPherson CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Meade CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Mellette CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Miner CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Minnehaha CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Moody CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Oglala Lakota CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Pennington CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Perkins CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Potter CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Roberts CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Sanborn CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Spink CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Stanley CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Sully CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Todd CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Tripp CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Turner CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Union CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Walworth CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Yankton CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Ziebach CountyPOWER 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 · Minnehaha County group | $34.96 | $8.36 | $43.32 | Dec 12, 2024 | SD20260001 Mod 3 |
Main pile driver classification in each county (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), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a pile driver make on prevailing wage in South Dakota?
$43.32 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County group, 66 localities: Aurora, Beadle, Bennett, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Buffalo, Butte, Campbell, Charles Mix, Clark, Clay, Codington, Corson, Custer, Davison, Day, Deuel, Dewey, Douglas, Edmunds, Fall River, Faulk, Grant, Gregory, Haakon, Hamlin, Hand, Hanson, Harding, Hughes, Hutchinson, Hyde, Jackson, Jerauld, Jones, Kingsbury, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Lyman, Marshall, McCook, McPherson, Meade, Mellette, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Oglala Lakota, Pennington, Perkins, Potter, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp, Turner, Union, Walworth, Yankton, Ziebach | 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 | $34.96 | $43.32 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about South Dakota pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in Minnehaha County?
$43.32 an hour: a $34.96 base wage plus $8.36 in fringe benefits, under wage determination SD20260001, modification 3. Overtime and every pile driver classification in Minnehaha County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Minnehaha County the $43.32 total is a $34.96 base wage plus $8.36 in fringe benefits, about 19% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does pile driver prevailing wage pay overtime in South Dakota?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice pile drivers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same pile driver rate?
DOL often publishes the same pile driver rates for several counties. Across South Dakota, the 66 counties with a pile driver rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 66 counties (the Minnehaha County group).