Home / Nebraska / Carpenter / Hamilton County group
Nebraska · Carpenter · 5 counties
Carpenter prevailing wage, Hamilton County group, Nebraska (5 counties)
DOL sets the same carpenter rates, row for row, in 5 counties: Garfield, Hamilton, Merrick, Sherman and Wheeler. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$19.74an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$17.53 base wage + $2.21 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNE2012-017
$7.67an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$7.67 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNE1984-007
$17.16an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$17.16 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNE2011-027
$24.70an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$22.02 base wage + $2.68 fringe benefits
CARPENTER · SUNE2011-014
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 5 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $19.74 an hour: a $17.53 base wage plus $2.21 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260080 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $19.74 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260080, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUNE2012-017 (April 19, 2012). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 5 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $7.67 an hour: a $7.67 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260024 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.67 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260024, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUNE1984-007 (September 1, 1984). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 5 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $17.16 an hour: a $17.16 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260031 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $17.16 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260031, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-027 (August 29, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 5 counties, a carpenter must be paid at least $24.70 an hour: a $22.02 base wage plus $2.68 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260047 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $24.70 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260047, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-014 (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 4 carpenter rates for each of these counties, from $7.67 to $24.70 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.53 + $2.21
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) | $17.53 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.21 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $19.74 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $7.67 + $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) | $7.67 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $7.67 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $17.16 + $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) | $17.16 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $17.16 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $22.02 + $2.68
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) | $22.02 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.68 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $24.70 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Nebraska change log lists what each one changed.
Every carpenter rate in the Hamilton County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CARPENTERHeavy · SUNE2011-014$24.70
- CARPENTERBuilding · SUNE2012-017$19.74
- CARPENTERHighway · SUNE2011-027$17.16
- CARPENTERResidential · SUNE1984-007$7.67
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERBuildingSUNE2012-017 | $17.53 | $2.21 | $19.74 | NE20260080 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERHighwaySUNE2011-027 | $17.16 | $0.00 | $17.16 | NE20260031 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERHeavySUNE2011-014 | $22.02 | $2.68 | $24.70 | NE20260047 Mod 1 |
| CARPENTERResidentialSUNE1984-007 | $7.67 | $0.00 | $7.67 | NE20260024 Mod 1 |
How the Hamilton 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
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Hamilton County groupbase $17.53$19.74
- Merrick Countybase $17.53$19.74
- York Countybase $16.10$17.56
- Clay Countybase $17.53$19.74
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.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $33.42 | $52.08 |
| Douglas County | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $33.42 | $52.08 |
| Sarpy County | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $33.42 | $52.08 |
| Washington County | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $33.42 | $52.08 |
| Dakota County group, 2 localities: Dakota, Dixon | CARPENTER | $21.32 | $27.29 |
| Holt County group, 5 localities: Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Holt, Keya Paha | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Wayne County group, 4 localities: Cedar, Cuming, Stanton, Wayne | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Boone County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Burt County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Colfax County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Dodge County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Knox County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Madison County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Pierce County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Platte County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Rock County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Thurston County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $17.39 | $20.52 |
| Lancaster County | CARPENTER | $18.50 | $20.30 |
| Seward County | CARPENTER | $18.48 | $20.26 |
| Saunders County | CARPENTER | $18.42 | $20.21 |
| Hamilton County group, 5 localities: Garfield, Hamilton, Merrick, Sherman, Wheeler | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Phelps County group, 4 localities: Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Phelps | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Clay County group, 3 localities: Clay, Nuckolls, Webster | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Valley County group, 2 localities: Greeley, Valley | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Adams County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Blaine County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Custer County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Hall County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Howard County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Loup County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Nance County | CARPENTER | $17.53 | $19.74 |
| Buffalo County | CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $16.67 | $18.51 |
| Scotts Bluff County group, 8 localities: Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sioux | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Red Willow County group, 6 localities: Chase, Frontier, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, Red Willow | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Hooker County group, 3 localities: Grant, Hooker, McPherson | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Furnas County group, 2 localities: Furnas, Gosper | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Arthur County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Banner County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Box Butte County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Cherry County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Cheyenne County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Dawson County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Dundy County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Hayes County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Lincoln County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Logan County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Thomas County | CARPENTER | $16.42 | $18.37 |
| Richardson County group, 3 localities: Johnson, Nemaha, Richardson | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Otoe County group, 2 localities: Otoe, Pawnee | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Butler County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Fillmore County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Gage County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Jefferson County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Polk County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Saline County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| Thayer County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
| York County | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $17.56 |
13 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 44 counties with rates of their own.
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: Garfield · Hamilton · Merrick · Sherman · Wheeler
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:
- Garfield: NE20260080 Mod 1
- Hamilton: NE20260080 Mod 1
- Merrick: NE20260080 Mod 1
- Sherman: NE20260080 Mod 1
- Wheeler: NE20260080 Mod 1
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