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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Douglas County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Douglas County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 92 rates across 21 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $94.32 an hour and painter the lowest at $14.26, base plus fringe.
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.
Douglas County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$94.32
- Electrician$67.29
- Ironworker$61.30
- Plumber / Pipefitter$61.16
- Sheet Metal Worker$59.52
- Bricklayer$54.74
- Utility Lineman$52.96
- Carpenter$52.08
- Drywall Finisher$52.08
- Brick Tender$37.48
- Operating Engineer$28.27
- Striping & Traffic Control$22.93
- Cement Mason$22.52
- Flagger$21.21
- Laborer$20.81
- Glazier$19.38
- Caulker$17.13
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.18
- Drywall Installer / Lather$15.67
- Roofer$14.34
- Painter$14.26
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender | LABORER (MASON TENDER, BRICK & HOD) | $37.48 | $24.00 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | BRICKLAYER | $54.74 | $34.80 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION) | $52.08 | $33.42 | 5 |
| Caulker | CAULKER | $17.13 | $17.13 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.52 | $18.44 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING, FINISHING/TAPING ONLY) | $52.08 | $33.42 | 2 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Douglas County group | DRYWALL: (HANGER) | $15.67 | $13.57 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman | LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $52.96 | $30.45 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $67.29 | $46.40 | 11 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $94.32 | $55.88 | 1 |
| Flagger · Douglas County group | LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL - FLAGGER AND CONE/BARREL SETTER | $21.21 | $14.86 | 1 |
| Glazier | GLAZIER | $19.38 | $17.67 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $61.30 | $39.00 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.81 | $15.47 | 8 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $28.27 | $22.55 | 28 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.26 | $14.26 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $61.16 | $44.26 | 4 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $14.34 | $13.57 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $59.52 | $39.65 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Douglas County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $22.93 | $16.78 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $16.18 | $14.77 | 10 |
Wage determinations for Douglas County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NE20260057 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NE20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260028 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260054 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Douglas County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Douglas County?
$67.29 an hour: a $46.40 base wage plus $20.89 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NE20260057, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Douglas County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Douglas County?
$20.81 an hour: a $15.47 base wage plus $5.34 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NE20260057, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Douglas 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 elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Douglas County, the $94.32 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Douglas County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260057 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NE20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NE20260028 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NE20260054 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Douglas County share its rates with other counties?
For 3 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Drywall installer or lather rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Douglas County group). The other 18 are Douglas County's own.