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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Cherry County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Cherry County, with 76 rates for 19 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Cherry County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBOILERMAKER | $48.48 | $33.57 | $82.05 | Jan 1, 2025 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Brick TenderLABORER (MASON TENDER, BRICK & HOD) | $24.00 | $13.48 | $37.48 | Oct 1, 2023 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $29.75 | $16.48 | $46.23 | May 30, 2022 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER · 2 rates | $13.05 | $0.00 | $13.05 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $16.42 | $1.95 | $18.37 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
CarpenterFORM WORKER (ARTHUR, BANNER, BOX BUTTE, CHASE, CHERRY, CHEYENNE, DAWES, DAWSON, DEUEL, DUNDY, FRONTIER, FURNAS, GARDEN, GOSPER, GRANT, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, KEITH, KIMBALL, LOGAN, MCPHERSON, MORRILL, PERKINS, RED WILLOW, SCOTTS BLUFF, SHERIDAN, SIOUX, & THOMAS COUNTIES) · 5 rates | $14.87 | $0.00 | $14.87 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $23.58 | $2.48 | $26.06 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260048 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $17.52 | $1.31 | $18.83 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $13.66 | $0.00 | $13.66 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 3 rates | $19.26 | $3.39 | $22.65 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260048 Mod 1 |
Drywall FinisherDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $7.38 | $0.00 | $7.38 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
Drywall Installer / LatherDRYWALL ROCKER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN · 9 rates | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 | Sep 1, 2025 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 9 rates | $19.84 | $0.00 | $19.84 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN · 9 rates | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 | Sep 1, 2025 | NE20260048 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-FLAGGER & CONE/BARREL SETTER (CHERRY COUNTY) | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 2 rates | $32.14 | $19.28 | $51.42 | May 1, 2025 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 2 rates | $17.93 | $0.00 | $17.93 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $10.27 | $0.00 | $10.27 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER · 7 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
LaborerOPERATOR: CONCRETE SAW · 7 rates | $12.88 | $0.00 | $12.88 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 7 rates | $16.82 | $2.79 | $19.61 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260048 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.30 | $0.00 | $8.30 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $20.24 | $2.84 | $23.08 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $14.04 | $0.00 | $14.04 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 26 rates | $19.74 | $2.32 | $22.06 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260048 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 3 rates | $44.26 | $16.90 | $61.16 | May 25, 2025 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS · 3 rates | $10.07 | $0.00 | $10.07 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $14.27 | $0.65 | $14.92 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) · 2 rates | $39.65 | $19.87 | $59.52 | Jul 1, 2023 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 2 rates | $7.38 | $0.00 | $7.38 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerHIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER (ARTHUR, BANNER, BOX BUTTE, CHASE, CHERRY, CHEYENNE, DAWES, DAWSON, DEUEL, DUNDY, FRONTIER, FURNAS, GARDEN, GOSPER, GRANT, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, KEITH, KIMBALL, LOGAN, MCPHERSON, MORRILL, PERKINS, RED WILLOW, SCOTTS BLUFF, SHERIDAN, SIOUX, & THOMAS COUNTIES) | $11.20 | $0.00 | $11.20 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM · 7 rates | $14.56 | $1.68 | $16.24 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260067 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK · 7 rates | $18.78 | $4.97 | $23.75 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260030 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Nebraska modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. 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)). 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.
Which trades pay the most in Cherry County?
Boilermaker, at $82.05 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Boilermaker$82.05
- Plumber / Pipefitter$61.16
- Sheet Metal Worker$59.52
- Ironworker$51.42
- Bricklayer$46.23
- Brick Tender$37.48
- Operating Engineer$23.08
- Electrician$19.84
- Cement Mason$18.83
- Carpenter$18.37
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.24
- Roofer$14.92
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.20
- Laborer$10.27
- Flagger$9.50
- Landscape Laborer$8.30
- Painter$8.00
- Drywall Finisher$7.38
- Drywall Installer / Lather$7.25
Which wage determinations cover Cherry County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NE20260067 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NE20260023 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260030 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260048 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Cherry County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Cherry County?
$19.84 an hour: a $19.84 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NE20260030, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Cherry County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Cherry County?
$10.27 an hour: a $10.27 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NE20260067, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Cherry County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For boilermaker, the highest-paid trade in Cherry County, the $82.05 total is a $48.48 base wage plus $33.57 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Cherry County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260067 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NE20260023 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NE20260030 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NE20260048 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Cherry County share its rates with other counties?
For 5 of its 19 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Painter rates, for example, are the same in 15 counties (the Holt County group). The other 14 are Cherry County's own.