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Carpenter prevailing wage, Dakota County group, Nebraska (2 counties)

DOL sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Dakota and Dixon. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.

Which kind of construction is the job?

The kind of construction decides the rate: each wage determination covers one. Residential covers homes and apartments up to four stories.

$27.29an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$21.32 base wage + $5.97 fringe benefits

CARPENTER · SUNE2011-037

$8.49an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$8.49 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits

CARPENTER · SUNE1984-004

$28.03an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$21.25 base wage + $6.78 fringe benefits

CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · SUNE2011-025

$23.33an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)

$17.59 base wage + $5.74 fringe benefits

FORM WORKER · SUNE2011-022

On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $27.29 an hour: a $21.32 base wage plus $5.97 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260063 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $27.29 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination NE20260063, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-037 (October 27, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $8.49 an hour: a $8.49 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260009 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $8.49 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination NE20260009, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUNE1984-004 (March 1, 1984). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 2 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $28.03 an hour: a $21.25 base wage plus $6.78 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260029 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $28.03 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination NE20260029, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-025 (August 29, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $23.33 an hour: a $17.59 base wage plus $5.74 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260055 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $23.33 is our sum of the two.

Wage determination NE20260055, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-022 (August 31, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.

Nebraska has no state wage schedule; Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded work. Bidders on state work file a statement that they follow "fair labor standards" (Neb. Rev. Stat. 73-104), but no agency publishes rates.

DOL lists 6 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $8.49 to $52.08 an hour. See all of them.

Base wage and fringe benefits: $21.32 + $5.97

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$21.32
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$5.97
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$27.29

Base wage and fringe benefits: $8.49 + $0.00

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$8.49
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$8.49

Base wage and fringe benefits: $21.25 + $6.78

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$21.25
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$6.78
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$28.03

Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.59 + $5.74

The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.

Base wage (taxable)$17.59
Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized)$5.74
Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total)$23.33

When does this rate change?

Every carpenter rate in the Dakota County group

As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.

  1. CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEIING INSTALLATION)Building · CARP0427-002$52.08
  2. CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHighway · SUNE2011-025$28.03
  3. CARPENTERBuilding · SUNE2011-037$27.29
  4. FORM WORKERHeavy · SUNE2011-022$23.33
  5. FORM WORKERBuilding · SUNE2011-037$21.83
  6. CARPENTERResidential · SUNE1984-004$8.49
Hourly rate of each carpenter classification in the Dakota County group, highest first, split into wage and fringe benefits.
ClassificationBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateWD
CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEIING INSTALLATION)BuildingCARP0427-002$33.42 $18.66 $52.08 NE20260063 Mod 1
FORM WORKERBuildingSUNE2011-037$18.18 $3.65 $21.83 NE20260063 Mod 1
CARPENTERBuildingSUNE2011-037$21.32 $5.97 $27.29 NE20260063 Mod 1
CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORKHighwaySUNE2011-025$21.25 $6.78 $28.03 NE20260029 Mod 1
FORM WORKERHeavySUNE2011-022$17.59 $5.74 $23.33 NE20260055 Mod 1
CARPENTERResidentialSUNE1984-004$8.49 $0.00 $8.49 NE20260009 Mod 1

How the Dakota County group compares

The main carpenter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.

Every county in Nebraska

$17.56Butler$52.08Cass
DakotaNearby: Dixon $27.29Each column is a group of counties with about the same main rate; its height is how many. 4 counties pay more than Dakota, 1 the same, 87 less.

Wage and fringe benefits, nearby

  1. Dakota County groupbase $21.32$27.29
  2. Thurston Countybase $17.39$20.52
  3. Dixon Countybase $21.32$27.29
  4. Wayne Countybase $17.39$20.52

Which county is in which carpenter group

Every Nebraska county with a carpenter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.

CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal rate
Cass CountyCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION)$33.42 $52.08 
Douglas CountyCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION)$33.42 $52.08 
Sarpy CountyCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION)$33.42 $52.08 
Washington CountyCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION)$33.42 $52.08 
Dakota County group, 2 localities: Dakota, DixonCARPENTER$21.32 $27.29 
Holt County group, 5 localities: Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Holt, Keya PahaCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Wayne County group, 4 localities: Cedar, Cuming, Stanton, WayneCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Boone CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Burt CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Colfax CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Dodge CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Knox CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Madison CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Pierce CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Platte CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Rock CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Thurston CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING$17.39 $20.52 
Lancaster CountyCARPENTER$18.50 $20.30 
Seward CountyCARPENTER$18.48 $20.26 
Saunders CountyCARPENTER$18.42 $20.21 
Hamilton County group, 5 localities: Garfield, Hamilton, Merrick, Sherman, WheelerCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Phelps County group, 4 localities: Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, PhelpsCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Clay County group, 3 localities: Clay, Nuckolls, WebsterCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Valley County group, 2 localities: Greeley, ValleyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Adams CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Blaine CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Custer CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Hall CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Howard CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Loup CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Nance CountyCARPENTER$17.53 $19.74 
Buffalo CountyCARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING$16.67 $18.51 
Scotts Bluff County group, 8 localities: Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, SiouxCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Red Willow County group, 6 localities: Chase, Frontier, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, Red WillowCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Hooker County group, 3 localities: Grant, Hooker, McPhersonCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Furnas County group, 2 localities: Furnas, GosperCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Arthur CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Banner CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Box Butte CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Cherry CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Cheyenne CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Dawson CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Dundy CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Hayes CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Lincoln CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Logan CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Thomas CountyCARPENTER$16.42 $18.37 
Richardson County group, 3 localities: Johnson, Nemaha, RichardsonCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Otoe County group, 2 localities: Otoe, PawneeCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Butler CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Fillmore CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Gage CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Jefferson CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Polk CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Saline CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
Thayer CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 
York CountyCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK$16.10 $17.56 

13 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 44 counties with rates of their own.

Nebraska carpenter prevailing wage by county, with a map

More from DOL on this rate

  • SAM.gov wage determinations
  • Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).

Every trade's rates, county by county: Dakota · Dixon

Are you being paid this rate?

Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.

Source

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:

We read every active Nebraska Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Nebraska rate as CSV · Report an error