Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act

This document is a federal wage determination register issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division (Wage Determination No. 2015-5373, Revision 29, effective 12/03/2025) for South Dakota counties including Brule, Buffalo, Campbell, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Potter, Sully, and Walworth.

The wage determination establishes prevailing wage rates for 150+ occupational classifications across multiple service categories, ranging from administrative and clerical positions (Accounting Clerk I at $16.71/hour) to specialized technical and professional roles (Radiologic Technologist at $35.30/hour, Registered Nurse IV at $46.96/hour). Rates vary significantly by occupation level; for example, Computer Operator positions range from $18.77 to $25.94/hour, while higher-skilled positions like Cable Splicer ($44.07/hour) and Fuel Distribution System Mechanic ($35.77/hour) command premium rates. All listed occupations require fringe benefits including health and welfare coverage ($5.55/hour standard or $5.09/hour under Executive Order 13706), vacation accrual (2-4 weeks based on tenure), a minimum of eleven paid holidays annually, and applicable hazard pay differentials (4-8 percent) for positions involving explosives or ordnance work. The determination includes footnoted exceptions for computer professionals meeting specific compensation thresholds ($684+ weekly) and air traffic controllers/weather observers entitled to night pay differentials and Sunday premium pay. Conformance procedures are established for unlisted occupational classifications, requiring contractor submission of proposed classifications and wage rates to the Wage and Hour Division within 30 days of employee assignment to such positions.