Nevada Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Nevada: 55 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 16 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Nevada. 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 Nevada: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician-Neon Sign: Journeyman | $48.12 | $63.15 | $64.86 | 46 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.65 | 1 |
| Plumber/Pipefitter: Journeyman | $53.38 | $53.38 | $60.00 | 38 |
| Carpenter: Journeyman | $43.13 | $43.13 | $52.12 | 48 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $20.16 | $20.16 | $20.16 | 4 |
| Ironworker: Journeyman | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.85 | 44 |
| Painter: Brush/Roller Painter | $39.43 | $39.43 | $39.43 | 25 |
| Cement Mason: Journeyman | $43.06 | $43.06 | $55.14 | 48 |
| Roofer: Journeyman | $40.76 | $40.76 | $40.76 | 29 |
| Sheet Metal Worker: Journeyman | $47.51 | $47.51 | $59.85 | 33 |
| Pipefitter: Including Inert Gas Welder | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.85 | 1 |
| Bricklayer: Journeyman | $45.94 | $45.94 | $56.66 | 48 |
| Boilermaker: Journeyman | $76.62 | $76.62 | $76.62 | 48 |
| Flagperson: Journeyman | $33.58 | $33.58 | $37.03 | 48 |
| Piledriver: Certified Welder | $44.63 | $44.63 | $53.32 | 48 |
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 Nevada: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.53 | $17.77 | $18.90 | 7 |
| Guard I | $17.97 | $18.44 | $19.45 | 7 |
| Guard II | $20.10 | $20.63 | $21.76 | 7 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $24.67 | $25.62 | $26.49 | 7 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $18.23 | $21.13 | $22.52 | 7 |
| Laborer | $16.63 | $18.63 | $21.15 | 8 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $21.05 | $21.45 | 8 |
| General Clerk I | $16.95 | $17.87 | $19.33 | 7 |
| Secretary I | $18.73 | $20.13 | $21.17 | 7 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $30.95 | $36.36 | $38.19 | 8 |
| Environmental Technician | $29.29 | $31.51 | $33.38 | 8 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $38.10 | $39.66 | 8 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $21.90 | $22.43 | $28.65 | 8 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $29.16 | $30.67 | $36.19 | 8 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $18.47 | $19.76 | $19.92 | 7 |
Building construction wage determinations (17)
- Carson City County, Nevada NV20260090
- Churchill County, Nevada NV20260077
- Clark County, Nevada NV20260091
- Douglas County, Nevada NV20260078
- Elko County, Nevada NV20260083
- Esmeralda County, Nevada NV20260085
- Eureka County, Nevada NV20260084
- Humboldt County, Nevada NV20260079
- Lander County, Nevada NV20260086
- Lincoln County, Nevada NV20260080
- Lyon County, Nevada NV20260081
- Mineral County, Nevada NV20260087
- Nye County, Nevada NV20260082
- Pershing County, Nevada NV20260088
- Storey County, Nevada NV20260092
- Washoe County, Nevada NV20260093
- White Pine County, Nevada NV20260089
Building, Heavy and Highway construction wage determinations (2)
- 3 Counties in Nevada NV20260002
- 3 Counties in Nevada NV20260001
Heavy construction wage determinations (17)
- Carson City County, Nevada NV20260070
- Churchill County, Nevada NV20260060
- Clark County, Nevada NV20260071
- Douglas County, Nevada NV20260068
- Elko County, Nevada NV20260061
- Esmeralda County, Nevada NV20260075
- Eureka County, Nevada NV20260062
- Humboldt County, Nevada NV20260063
- Lander County, Nevada NV20260064
- Lincoln County, Nevada NV20260065
- Lyon County, Nevada NV20260069
- Mineral County, Nevada NV20260076
- Nye County, Nevada NV20260074
- Pershing County, Nevada NV20260066
- Storey County, Nevada NV20260072
- Washoe County, Nevada NV20260073
- White Pine County, Nevada NV20260067
Highway construction wage determinations (14)
- Carson City County, Nevada NV20260107
- Churchill County, Nevada NV20260094
- Clark County, Nevada NV20260108
- Douglas County, Nevada NV20260095
- Elko County, Nevada NV20260103
- Esmeralda County, Nevada NV20260105
- Eureka County, Nevada NV20260104
- Humboldt County, Nevada NV20260096
- Lincoln County, Nevada NV20260106
- Nye County, Nevada NV20260100
- Pershing County, Nevada NV20260101
- Storey County, Nevada NV20260109
- Washoe County, Nevada NV20260110
- White Pine County, Nevada NV20260102
Residential construction wage determinations (5)
- 13 Counties in Nevada NV20260045
- Carson City County, Nevada NV20260041
- Clark County, Nevada NV20260042
- Storey County, Nevada NV20260043
- Washoe County, Nevada NV20260044
Service Contract Act wage determinations (16)
- 2015-5593 Clark County, Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-5591 Carson City County, Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-6043 Lyon County, Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-5601 6 Counties in Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-5597 3 Counties in Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-5595 Storey and Washoe Counties, Nevada, 346 occupations
- 2015-5599 3 Counties in Nevada, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 1969-0113 17 Counties in Nevada, 14 occupations
- 2017-0601 Storey and Washoe Counties, Nevada, 2 occupations
- 2017-0599 Carson City County, Nevada, 2 occupations
- 2017-0603 4 Counties in Nevada, 2 occupations
- 2022-0029 17 Counties in Nevada, 1 occupations
- 1980-0841 59 Counties in California and Nevada, 1 occupations
- 1986-0431 13 Counties in California and Nevada, 1 occupations
- 1986-0473 70 Counties in 4 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Nevada?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Nevada's wage determinations the median base rate is $63.15 an hour for an electrician and $15.65 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 Nevada?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Nevada's wage determinations is $17.77 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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