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Laborer prevailing wage, Brown County group, Nebraska (2 counties)
DOL sets the same laborer rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Brown and Keya Paha. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$14.92an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$12.07 base wage + $2.85 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUNE2012-015
$7.25an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$7.25 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER · SUNE1985-004
$11.82an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$11.82 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
LABORER:, COMMON OR GENERAL (BROWN, KEYA PAHA COUNTIES) · SUNE2011-029
$13.00an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$11.69 base wage + $1.31 fringe benefits
LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · SUNE2011-013
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $14.92 an hour: a $12.07 base wage plus $2.85 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260078 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $14.92 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260078, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SUNE2012-015 (April 19, 2012). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260023 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.25 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260023, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUNE1985-004 (September 1, 1985). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $11.82 an hour: a $11.82 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260033 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $11.82 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260033, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-029 (August 29, 2011). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 2 counties, a laborer must be paid at least $13.00 an hour: a $11.69 base wage plus $1.31 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260046 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $13.00 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260046, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier SUNE2011-013 (August 31, 2011). 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 6 laborer rates for each of these counties, from $7.25 to $14.92 an hour. See all of them.
- This base is below $13.65, the Executive Order 13658 minimum. Contracts that order covers must pay at least that (see the WD's note).
Base wage and fringe benefits: $12.07 + $2.85
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) | $12.07 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $2.85 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $14.92 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $7.25 + $0.00
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) | $7.25 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $7.25 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $11.82 + $0.00
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) | $11.82 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $11.82 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $11.69 + $1.31
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) | $11.69 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $1.31 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $13.00 |
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 laborer rate in the Brown County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuilding · SUNE2012-015$14.92
- LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavy · SUNE2011-013$14.62
- LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavy · SUNE2011-013$13.00
- LABORER:, COMMON OR GENERAL (BROWN, KEYA PAHA COUNTIES)Highway · SUNE2011-029$11.82
- LABORER: MASON TENDER (CEMENT/CONCRETE)Highway · SUNE2011-029$9.75
- LABORERResidential · SUNE1985-004$7.25
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALBuildingSUNE2012-015 | $12.07 | $2.85 | $14.92 | NE20260078 Mod 1 |
| LABORER:, COMMON OR GENERAL (BROWN, KEYA PAHA COUNTIES)HighwaySUNE2011-029 | $11.82 | $0.00 | $11.82 | NE20260033 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER (CEMENT/CONCRETE)HighwaySUNE2011-029 | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 | NE20260033 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYERHeavySUNE2011-013 | $14.23 | $0.39 | $14.62 | NE20260046 Mod 1 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERALHeavySUNE2011-013 | $11.69 | $1.31 | $13.00 | NE20260046 Mod 1 |
| LABORERResidentialSUNE1985-004 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | NE20260023 Mod 1 |
How the Brown County group compares
The main laborer 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
- Brown County groupbase $12.07$14.92
- Rock Countybase $12.07$14.92
- Keya Paha Countybase $12.07$14.92
- Blaine Countybase $12.39$14.79
Which county is in which laborer group
Every Nebraska county with a laborer rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $24.00 | $37.48 |
| York County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $24.00 | $37.48 |
| Douglas County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.47 | $20.81 |
| Sarpy County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.41 | $20.61 |
| Washington County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.80 | $19.92 |
| Dakota County group, 2 localities: Dakota, Dixon | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.23 | $18.66 |
| Richardson County group, 3 localities: Johnson, Nemaha, Richardson | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Otoe County group, 2 localities: Otoe, Pawnee | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Butler County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Fillmore County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Gage County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Jefferson County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Polk County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Saline County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Thayer County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.54 | $18.17 |
| Platte County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.62 | $17.11 |
| Brown County group, 2 localities: Brown, Keya Paha | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Cuming County group, 2 localities: Cuming, Stanton | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Holt County group, 2 localities: Boyd, Holt | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Antelope County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Boone County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Burt County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Cedar County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Colfax County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Dodge County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Knox County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Pierce County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Rock County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Wayne County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.07 | $14.92 |
| Merrick County group, 4 localities: Garfield, Merrick, Sherman, Wheeler | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Phelps County group, 3 localities: Franklin, Kearney, Phelps | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Clay County group, 2 localities: Clay, Webster | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Adams County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Blaine County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Greeley County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Hamilton County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Harlan County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Howard County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Loup County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Nance County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Nuckolls County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Valley County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.39 | $14.79 |
| Thurston County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.72 | $14.14 |
| Hall County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Buffalo County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.39 | $12.58 |
| Seward County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.11 | $12.11 |
| Saunders County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.06 | $12.06 |
| Lancaster County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.03 | $12.03 |
| Custer County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.81 | $10.81 |
| Cherry County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.27 | $10.27 |
| Dawes County group, 4 localities: Dawes, Deuel, Kimball, Sioux | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Hooker County group, 3 localities: Grant, Hooker, McPherson | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Red Willow County group, 3 localities: Hitchcock, Perkins, Red Willow | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Furnas County group, 2 localities: Furnas, Gosper | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Morrill County group, 2 localities: Garden, Morrill | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Arthur County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Banner County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Box Butte County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Chase County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Cheyenne County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Dawson County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Dundy County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Frontier County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Hayes County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Keith County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Lincoln County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Logan County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Scotts Bluff County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Sheridan County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Thomas County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $10.24 |
| Madison County | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $9.38 | $9.38 |
14 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 57 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- 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), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Brown: NE20260078 Mod 1
- Keya Paha: NE20260078 Mod 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 every Nebraska rate as CSV · Report an error