Nebraska Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Nebraska: 62 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 22 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Nebraska. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Nebraska: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $7.25 | $19.84 | $46.40 | 37 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $11.39 | $13.82 | $24.00 | 34 |
| Plumber | $7.25 | $23.48 | $44.26 | 19 |
| Carpenter | $7.25 | $17.53 | $33.42 | 47 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $14.04 | $19.96 | $22.55 | 25 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $13.62 | $13.62 | $13.62 | 3 |
| Ironworker, Structural | $32.14 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 11 |
| Painter | $7.25 | $7.53 | $10.00 | 20 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $7.25 | $17.80 | $26.85 | 58 |
| Roofer | $7.25 | $7.87 | $14.52 | 32 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $7.25 | $8.52 | $39.65 | 30 |
| Pipefitter | $43.20 | $46.25 | $46.25 | 9 |
| Bricklayer | $7.27 | $13.05 | $34.80 | 26 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $7.25 | $7.25 | $13.79 | 8 |
| Operator: Loader | $12.10 | $16.71 | $20.76 | 40 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Nebraska: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.12 | $17.86 | $18.58 | 14 |
| Guard I | $17.62 | $18.23 | $19.09 | 14 |
| Guard II | $19.71 | $20.41 | $21.62 | 14 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $23.43 | $23.62 | $27.63 | 14 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $17.74 | $18.11 | $21.27 | 14 |
| Laborer | $18.71 | $21.33 | $21.86 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $21.29 | $22.28 | 15 |
| General Clerk I | $14.75 | $15.00 | $17.30 | 14 |
| Secretary I | $18.30 | $18.87 | $19.10 | 14 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $25.00 | $25.81 | $36.56 | 15 |
| Environmental Technician | $19.19 | $26.98 | $33.38 | 15 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $36.14 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $22.02 | $23.04 | $28.65 | 15 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $23.31 | $25.55 | $35.31 | 15 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $16.16 | $16.99 | $18.86 | 14 |
Building construction wage determinations (11)
- Adams County, Nebraska NE20260064
- Boone County, Nebraska NE20260065
- Buffalo County, Nebraska NE20260066
- Cass County, Nebraska NE20260056
- Dakota and Dixon Counties, Nebraska NE20260063
- Douglas County, Nebraska NE20260057
- Lancaster County, Nebraska NE20260058
- Sarpy County, Nebraska NE20260059
- Saunders County, Nebraska NE20260060
- Seward County, Nebraska NE20260061
- Washington County, Nebraska NE20260062
Heavy construction wage determinations (22)
- 11 Counties in Nebraska NE20260049
- 15 Counties in Nebraska NE20260046
- 19 Counties in Nebraska NE20260047
- 24 Counties in Nebraska NE20260048
- 3 Counties in Nebraska NE20260054
- Adams County, Nebraska NE20260034
- Antelope and Boone Counties, Nebraska NE20260043
- Arthur and Banner Counties, Nebraska NE20260044
- Blaine County, Nebraska NE20260035
- Box Butte and Logan Counties, Nebraska NE20260045
- Butler County, Nebraska NE20260036
- Cheyenne County, Nebraska NE20260037
- Dakota and Dixon Counties, Nebraska NE20260055
- Dodge County, Nebraska NE20260038
- Hayes County, Nebraska NE20260039
- Jefferson County, Nebraska NE20260040
- Lancaster County, Nebraska NE20260050
- Nance County, Nebraska NE20260041
- Sarpy County, Nebraska NE20260051
- Saunders County, Nebraska NE20260052
- Seward County, Nebraska NE20260053
- Thurston County, Nebraska NE20260042
Highway construction wage determinations (7)
- 13 Counties in Nebraska NE20260032
- 19 Counties in Nebraska NE20260033
- 22 Counties in Nebraska NE20260031
- 3 Counties in Nebraska NE20260027
- 30 Counties in Nebraska NE20260030
- 4 Counties in Nebraska NE20260028
- Dakota and Dixon Counties, Nebraska NE20260029
Residential construction wage determinations (22)
- 11 Counties in Nebraska NE20260001
- 15 Counties in Nebraska NE20260023
- 3 Counties in Nebraska NE20260003
- 4 Counties in Nebraska NE20260011
- 4 Counties in Nebraska NE20260014
- 5 Counties in Nebraska NE20260015
- 5 Counties in Nebraska NE20260026
- 6 Counties in Nebraska NE20260021
- 7 Counties in Nebraska NE20260024
- 8 Counties in Nebraska NE20260012
- Adams County, Nebraska NE20260005
- Custer and Dawson Counties, Nebraska NE20260016
- Dodge and Washington Counties, Nebraska NE20260018
- Fillmore County, Nebraska NE20260019
- Greeley and Valley Counties, Nebraska NE20260025
- Lancaster County, Nebraska NE20260002
- Madison County, Nebraska NE20260022
- Platte County, Nebraska NE20260020
- Rock County, Nebraska NE20260017
- Saline and Seward Counties, Nebraska NE20260013
- Saunders County, Nebraska NE20260010
- York County, Nebraska NE20260006
Service Contract Act wage determinations (22)
- 2015-5771 3 Counties in Nebraska, 347 occupations
- 2015-5359 7 Counties in Nebraska, 347 occupations
- 2015-5353 7 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5361 11 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5357 33 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5355 11 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5005 8 Counties in Iowa and Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5007 2 Counties in Iowa and Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5351 Lancaster County, Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5349 Seward County, Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5363 5 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-5365 6 Counties in Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-6019 Dixon County, Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 2015-6021 Hamilton County, Nebraska, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2017-0495 33 Counties in Nebraska, 2 occupations
- 2017-0383 8 Counties in Iowa and Nebraska, 2 occupations
- 2017-0491 4 Counties in Nebraska, 2 occupations
- 2017-0493 11 Counties in Nebraska, 2 occupations
- 2017-0497 11 Counties in Nebraska, 2 occupations
- 1979-0917 92 Counties in Iowa and Nebraska, 1 occupations
- 2006-0035 164 Counties in 4 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Nebraska?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Nebraska's wage determinations the median base rate is $19.84 an hour for an electrician and $13.82 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Nebraska?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Nebraska's wage determinations is $17.86 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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