Building Construction — Lincoln, South Dakota
WD SD20260026-17127-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lincoln, South Dakota (construction type: building) is $41.90/hr base + $4.94/hr fringe = $46.84/hr total package (WD SD20260026-17127-bld, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $41.90 | $4.94 | $46.84 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.34 | $17.15 | $53.49 +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $17.41 | $8.03 | $25.44 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.54 | $2.65 | $20.19 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.32 | $16.83 | $53.15 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $15.20 | $0.00 | $15.20 Bottom 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $23.91 | $12.05 | $35.96 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.21 | $2.21 | $18.42 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $20.96 | $0.00 | $20.96 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.90 | $0.00 | $17.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $20.96 | $9.85 | $30.81 Top 10% +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $34.90 | $15.70 | $50.60 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $21.12 | $9.00 | $30.12 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.82 | $1.34 | $15.16 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $19.28 | $7.63 | $26.91 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.06 | $1.10 | $16.16 -41% 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 Lincoln, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Lincoln, 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.