DOL_Wage_Determination.pdf

This is a Wage Determination (General Decision Number SD20260001) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for South Dakota heavy and highway construction projects. The determination is effective from the publication date of 01/30/2026, with modifications issued on 05/18/2026 and 05/21/2026, and applies to all counties in South Dakota. The wage rates listed are mandatory for federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and must be paid to workers in applicable job classifications.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction labor classifications and equipment operators across heavy and highway construction types. Key classifications include truck drivers (ranging from $26.96 to $32.07 per hour), power equipment operators ($30.16 to $34.96 per hour), painters ($26.93 to $29.81 per hour), laborers ($26.96 to $31.94 per hour), ironworkers ($26.93 to $28.97 per hour), and electricians ($35.43 per hour). Fringe benefits vary by classification, with most ranging from $0.00 to $8.69 per hour. The document notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements ($13.65 per hour effective through December 31, 2026). Rate identifiers indicate whether wages are union rates, weighted union averages, survey rates, or state-adopted rates, with effective dates provided for each classification.