Building Construction — Dewey, South Dakota
WD SD20260012-14645-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for $2.00 400' TO 449' - $2.50 450' AND OVER - $3.00 in Dewey, South Dakota (construction type: building) is $34.08/hr base + $18.71/hr fringe = $52.79/hr total package (WD SD20260012-14645-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 20 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 400' TO 449' - $2.50 450' AND OVER - $3.00 | $34.08 | $18.71 | $52.79 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC | $16.68 | $0.00 | $16.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $55.34 | $34.03 | $89.37 Above median +363% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.58 | $4.60 | $38.18 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.41 | $2.17 | $20.58 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.01 | $15.08 | $48.09 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $18.50 | $4.92 | $23.42 -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $24.27 | $8.06 | $32.33 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $30.80 | $15.48 | $46.28 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.32 | $0.00 | $12.32 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $14.19 | $0.00 | $14.19 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.34 | $0.00 | $19.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.14 | $0.00 | $16.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $19.22 | $0.00 | $19.22 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $34.90 | $15.70 | $50.60 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( TOWER CRANE): LONG BOOM PAY: 151' TO 200' - $0.50 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL; 201' AND OVER - $0.60 PER HOUR. MEASUREMENT SHALL BE | $34.38 | $18.71 | $53.09 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.52 | $2.09 | $16.61 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.77 | $16.36 | $43.13 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $38.47 | $24.68 | $63.15 +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Dewey, SD — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Dewey
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Dewey, South Dakota.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.