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Douglas County, NE · Electrician
Electrician prevailing wage in Douglas County, Nebraska
$67.29an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.40 base wage + $20.89 fringe benefits
ELECTRICIAN · ELEC0022-001
$39.42an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$27.29 base wage + $12.13 fringe benefits
ELECTRICIAN · ELEC0022-003
$40.39an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$28.60 base wage + $11.79 fringe benefits
ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (DOUGLAS COUNTY) · SUNE2011-024
$67.29an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$46.40 base wage + $20.89 fringe benefits
ELECTRICIAN (CASS AND DOUGLAS) · ELEC0022-019
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Douglas County, an electrician must be paid at least $67.29 an hour: a $46.40 base wage plus $20.89 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260057 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $67.29 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260057, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ELEC0022-001 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Douglas County, an electrician must be paid at least $39.42 an hour: a $27.29 base wage plus $12.13 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260003 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $39.42 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260003, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier ELEC0022-003 (April 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Douglas County, an electrician must be paid at least $40.39 an hour: a $28.60 base wage plus $11.79 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260028 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $40.39 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260028, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-024 (August 29, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in Douglas County, an electrician must be paid at least $67.29 an hour: a $46.40 base wage plus $20.89 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260054 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $67.29 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260054, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier ELEC0022-019 (June 1, 2025). 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 11 electrician rates for Douglas County, from $27.53 to $67.29 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.40 + $20.89
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) | $46.40 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.89 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $67.29 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $27.29 + $12.13
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) | $27.29 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $12.13 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $39.42 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $28.60 + $11.79
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) | $28.60 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $11.79 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $40.39 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.40 + $20.89
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) | $46.40 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.89 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $67.29 |
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 electrician rate in Douglas County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- ELECTRICIANBuilding · ELEC0022-001$67.29
- ELECTRICIAN (CASS AND DOUGLAS)Heavy · ELEC0022-019$67.29
- ELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavy · ELEC0265-008$54.99
- ELECTRICIAN ZONE 3: 51 TO 75 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavy · ELEC0265-008$54.54
- ELECTRICIAN ZONE 2: 36 TO 50 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavy · ELEC0265-008$54.21
- ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavy · ELEC0265-008$53.88
- ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND VOICE TRANSMISSION, TRANSFERENCE SYSTEMS; TELEVISION AND VIDEO SYSTEMS; SECURITY SYSTEMS; COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS THAT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE INFORMATION AND/OR CONTROL SYSTEMS; ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (DOES NOT INCLUDE RACEWAY SYSTEMS (EXCLUDING CABLE TRAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ABOVE LISTED SYSTEMS; ALSO, CHASES AND/OR NIPPLES (NOT TO EXCEED 10 FT.) MAY BE INSTALLED ON OPEN WIRING SYSTEMS); NOTE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS WHEN INSTALLED IN RACEWAYS IN ANY NResidential · ELEC0022-013$45.82
- ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (DOUGLAS COUNTY)Highway · SUNE2011-024$40.39
- ELECTRICIANResidential · ELEC0022-003$39.42
- ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (CASS, DOUGLAS & WASHINGTON COUNTIES)Highway · SUNE2011-024$27.89
- ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)Building · SUNE2011-031$27.53
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIANBuildingELEC0022-001 | $46.40 | $20.89 | $67.29 | NE20260057 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)BuildingSUNE2011-031 | $21.54 | $5.99 | $27.53 | NE20260057 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (DOUGLAS COUNTY)HighwaySUNE2011-024 | $28.60 | $11.79 | $40.39 | NE20260028 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION) TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (CASS, DOUGLAS & WASHINGTON COUNTIES)HighwaySUNE2011-024 | $18.50 | $9.39 | $27.89 | NE20260028 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN (CASS AND DOUGLAS)HeavyELEC0022-019 | $46.40 | $20.89 | $67.29 | NE20260054 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavyELEC0265-008 ELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 | NE20260054 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 3: 51 TO 75 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavyELEC0265-008 ELECTRICIAN ZONE 3: 51 TO 75 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.60 | $18.94 | $54.54 | NE20260054 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 2: 36 TO 50 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavyELEC0265-008 ELECTRICIAN ZONE 2: 36 TO 50 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.30 | $18.91 | $54.21 | NE20260054 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLNHeavyELEC0265-008 ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.00 | $18.88 | $53.88 | NE20260054 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIANResidentialELEC0022-003 | $27.29 | $12.13 | $39.42 | NE20260003 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND VOICE TRANSMISSION, TRANSFERENCE SYSTEMS; TELEVISION AND VIDEO SYSTEMS; SECURITY SYSTEMS; COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS THAT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE INFORMATION AND/OR CONTROL SYSTEMS; ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (DOES NOT INCLUDE RACEWAY SYSTEMS (EXCLUDING CABLE TRAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ABOVE LISTED SYSTEMS; ALSO, CHASES AND/OR NIPPLES (NOT TO EXCEED 10 FT.) MAY BE INSTALLED ON OPEN WIRING SYSTEMS); NOTE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS WHEN INSTALLED IN RACEWAYS IN ANY NResidentialELEC0022-013 | $31.37 | $14.45 | $45.82 | NE20260003 Mod 1 |
How Douglas County compares
The main electrician 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
- Douglas Countybase $46.40$67.29
- Sarpy Countybase $46.40$67.29
- Washington Countybase $46.40$67.29
- Lancaster Countybase $20.15$24.99
Electrician rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Douglas County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $67.29 | |
| Sarpy County | ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
| Washington County | ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
| Saunders County | ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
| Cass County | ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
| Dodge County | ELECTRICIAN (BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
| Burt County | ELECTRICIAN (BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $46.40 | $67.29 | same |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- 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)).
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), wage determination NE20260057 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/NE20260057/1
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 Douglas County as CSV · Report an error