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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Johnson County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Johnson County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 77 rates across 16 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $94.32 an hour and painter the lowest at $7.27, 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.
Johnson 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$61.16
- 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
- Flagger$9.00
- Landscape Laborer$8.30
- Painter$7.27
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 · Richardson County group | BRICKLAYER (JOHNSON AND RICHARDSON COUNTIES) | $54.74 | $34.80 | 1 |
| Carpenter · Richardson County group | CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $17.56 | $16.10 | 5 |
| Cement Mason · Richardson County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.95 | $17.54 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Ironworker · Gage County group | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $27.46 | $22.96 | 2 |
| Laborer · Richardson County group | 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 · Richardson County group | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.04 | $21.82 | 29 |
| Painter · Otoe County group | PAINTER | $7.27 | $7.27 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Richardson County group | PLUMBER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (BUTLER, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK AND RICHARDSON COUNTIES) | $61.16 | $44.26 | 3 |
| Roofer · Richardson County group | ROOFER | $15.17 | $14.52 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Richardson 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) · Nemaha County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM | $16.24 | $14.56 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Johnson 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 | NE20260026 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260049 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Johnson County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Johnson 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 Johnson County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County, the $94.32 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Johnson County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260081 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NE20260026 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NE20260032 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NE20260049 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Johnson County share its rates with other counties?
For 15 of its 16 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Carpenter rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Richardson County group). The other 1 are Johnson County's own.