Residential Construction — Pennington, South Dakota
WD SD20260002-14656-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Pennington, South Dakota (construction type: residential) is $11.42/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $11.42/hr total package (WD SD20260002-14656-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $11.42 | $0.00 | $11.42 Bottom 10% -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.81 | $0.00 | $10.81 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER/FRAMER | $9.05 | $0.31 | $9.36 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $15.39 | $1.47 | $16.86 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $11.04 | $0.00 | $11.04 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM SETTER | $11.30 | $0.00 | $11.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR | $8.75 | $0.00 | $8.75 Above median -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $8.02 | $0.00 | $8.02 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $17.27 | $5.80 | $23.07 Bottom 10% -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS | $9.44 | $0.00 | $9.44 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pennington, SD — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential 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.