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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Jefferson County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Jefferson County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 83 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 $7.25, 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.
Jefferson 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
- Plumber / Pipefitter$67.35
- Sheet Metal Worker$59.52
- Bricklayer$54.74
- Brick Tender$37.48
- Ironworker$27.46
- Operating Engineer$24.04
- Electrician$20.07
- Cement Mason$18.95
- Laborer$18.17
- Carpenter$17.56
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.24
- Roofer$15.17
- Soft Floor Layer$10.00
- Tile Setter$10.00
- Flagger$9.00
- Landscape Laborer$8.30
- Drywall Finisher$7.92
- Drywall Installer / Lather$7.39
- Glazier$7.25
- Painter$7.25
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 · Gage County group | LABORER (MASON TENDER, BRICK & HOD) | $37.48 | $24.00 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Gage County group | BRICKLAYER (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, NEMAHA, POLK, SALINE AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $54.74 | $34.80 | 2 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.56 | $16.10 | 5 |
| Carpet & Soft Floor Layer · Buffalo County group | FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.95 | $17.54 | 3 |
| Drywall Finisher · Buffalo County group | DRYWALL: (FINISHER) | $7.92 | $7.92 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Gage County group | DRYWALL: (INSTALLER) | $7.39 | $7.39 | 3 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $20.07 | $20.07 | 10 |
| Elevator Constructor · Gage County group | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $94.32 | $55.88 | 1 |
| Flagger · Gage County group | LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL - FLAGGER AND CONE/BARREL SETTER | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| Glazier · Buffalo County group | GLAZIER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Gage County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $27.46 | $22.96 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.17 | $14.54 | 6 |
| Landscape & Irrigation Laborer · Gage County group | LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.30 | $8.30 | 1 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.04 | $21.82 | 28 |
| Painter · Buffalo County group | PAINTER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Gage County group | PLUMBER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, SALINE AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $67.35 | $46.25 | 3 |
| Roofer · Gage County group | ROOFER | $15.17 | $14.52 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Gage County group | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $59.52 | $39.65 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM | $16.24 | $14.56 | 8 |
| Tile Setter · Buffalo County group | TILE SETTER | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Jefferson 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 | NE20260081 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NE20260008 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260040 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Jefferson County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Jefferson County?
$20.07 an hour: a $20.07 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NE20260032, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Jefferson County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Jefferson County?
$18.17 an hour: a $14.54 base wage plus $3.63 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NE20260081, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, the $94.32 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Jefferson County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260081 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NE20260008 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NE20260032 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NE20260040 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Jefferson County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 of its 21 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Gage County group). The other 6 are Jefferson County's own.