Building Construction — Pennington, South Dakota
WD SD20260029-14656-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Pennington, South Dakota (construction type: building) is $33.58/hr base + $4.60/hr fringe = $38.18/hr total package (WD SD20260029-14656-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $33.58 | $4.60 | $38.18 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK | $19.78 | $4.11 | $23.89 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.58 | $0.00 | $19.58 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $18.19 | $0.00 | $18.19 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.39 | $2.69 | $23.08 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 Above median | $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 | $11.24 | $0.00 | $11.24 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.44 | $0.00 | $12.44 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $21.05 | $0.00 | $21.05 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $17.80 | $0.00 | $17.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $18.48 | $0.00 | $18.48 -17% 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 | $20.13 | $0.00 | $20.13 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.62 | $1.00 | $14.62 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.68 | $3.72 | $22.40 -6% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.06 | $1.10 | $16.16 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pennington, 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 Pennington, 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.