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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Lancaster County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Lancaster County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 96 rates across 19 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $94.32 an hour and drywall finisher the lowest at $7.57, 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.
Lancaster 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
- Ironworker$61.30
- Brick Tender$37.48
- Plumber / Pipefitter$28.93
- Sheet Metal Worker$28.19
- Operating Engineer$25.61
- Electrician$24.99
- Bricklayer$24.44
- Carpenter$20.30
- Cement Mason$17.79
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$16.58
- Roofer$14.34
- Painter$14.26
- Laborer$12.03
- Flagger$11.87
- Striping & Traffic Control$11.82
- Drywall Installer / Lather$9.00
- Refrigeration Mechanic$8.00
- Drywall Finisher$7.57
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 | $24.44 | $24.44 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $20.30 | $18.50 | 6 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.79 | $15.73 | 4 |
| Drywall Finisher | DRYWALL WORK (FINISHER & TAPER) | $7.57 | $7.57 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather | DRYWALL WORK (SHEET ROCK HANGER) | $9.00 | $9.00 | 2 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $24.99 | $20.15 | 16 |
| Elevator Constructor | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | $94.32 | $55.88 | 1 |
| Flagger | LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL - FLAGGER AND CONE/BARREL SETTER (LANCASTER COUNTY) | $11.87 | $11.87 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $61.30 | $39.00 | 2 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.03 | $12.03 | 8 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.61 | $20.68 | 33 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.26 | $14.26 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $28.93 | $22.89 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $14.34 | $13.57 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $28.19 | $21.89 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER (LANCASTER COUNTY) | $11.82 | $11.82 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $16.58 | $14.09 | 8 |
Wage determinations for Lancaster 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 | NE20260058 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NE20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260027 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260050 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Lancaster County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Lancaster County?
$24.99 an hour: a $20.15 base wage plus $4.84 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination NE20260058, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Lancaster County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Lancaster County?
$12.03 an hour: a $12.03 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination NE20260058, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, the $94.32 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Lancaster County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260058 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, NE20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NE20260027 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and NE20260050 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Lancaster County share its rates with other counties?
No. For each of its 19 trades, Lancaster County's rates differ from every other county's in Nebraska, row for row.