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Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Pawnee County, Nebraska
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov cover Pawnee County, with 78 rates for 16 trades; the newest modification is dated May 18, 2026. The rate depends on the kind of construction: building, residential, highway or heavy.
Pawnee County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brick TenderLABORER (MASON TENDER, BRICK & HOD) | $24.00 | $13.48 | $37.48 | Oct 1, 2023 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
BricklayerBRICKLAYER | $34.80 | $19.94 | $54.74 | Jun 1, 2025 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK · 5 rates | $16.10 | $1.46 | $17.56 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $8.52 | $0.00 | $8.52 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
CarpenterFORM WORKER · 5 rates | $11.18 | $0.00 | $11.18 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
CarpenterCARPENTER · 5 rates | $22.02 | $2.68 | $24.70 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $17.54 | $1.41 | $18.95 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $16.37 | $0.00 | $16.37 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
Cement MasonCEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER · 4 rates | $18.75 | $3.25 | $22.00 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN · 10 rates | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 | Sep 1, 2025 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 10 rates | $7.90 | $0.00 | $7.90 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN · 10 rates | $20.07 | $0.00 | $20.07 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
ElectricianELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN · 10 rates | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 | Sep 1, 2025 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
Elevator ConstructorELEVATOR MECHANIC | $55.88 | $38.44 | $94.32 | Jan 1, 2025 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
FlaggerLABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL - FLAGGER AND CONE/BARREL SETTER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL · 2 rates | $22.96 | $4.50 | $27.46 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
IronworkerIRONWORKER, REINFORCING · 2 rates | $17.93 | $0.00 | $17.93 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 6 rates | $14.54 | $3.63 | $18.17 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER · 6 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE · 6 rates | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
LaborerLABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL · 6 rates | $12.98 | $2.33 | $15.31 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
Landscape & Irrigation LaborerLABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.30 | $0.00 | $8.30 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 29 rates | $21.82 | $2.22 | $24.04 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTOR · 29 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: TRENCHER · 29 rates | $32.18 | $19.75 | $51.93 | Jun 1, 2025 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
Operating EngineerOPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE · 29 rates | $18.54 | $2.15 | $20.69 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
PainterPAINTER | $7.27 | $0.00 | $7.27 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $26.55 | $8.87 | $35.42 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
Plumber / PipefitterPLUMBER · 4 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $14.52 | $0.65 | $15.17 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
RooferROOFER · 2 rates | $12.15 | $2.50 | $14.65 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) · 2 rates | $39.65 | $19.87 | $59.52 | Jul 1, 2023 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSHEET METAL WORKER · 2 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM · 8 rates | $14.56 | $1.68 | $16.24 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260083 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER · 8 rates | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260026 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK · 8 rates | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260032 Mod 1 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK · 8 rates | $13.62 | $0.00 | $13.62 | May 18, 2026 | NE20260049 Mod 1 |
One rate per trade for the kind of construction picked above; open a trade for its other classifications and the WD's notes. DOL prints no total, so each total is base wage plus fringe benefits, added by us. 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.
Which trades pay the most in Pawnee County?
Elevator constructor, at $94.32 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists, on one scale.
- Elevator Constructor$94.32
- Sheet Metal Worker$59.52
- Bricklayer$54.74
- Brick Tender$37.48
- Plumber / Pipefitter$35.42
- 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
Which wage determinations cover Pawnee County?
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this site names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NE20260083 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | NE20260026 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NE20260032 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | NE20260049 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Pawnee County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Pawnee 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 NE20260083, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County, the $94.32 total is a $55.88 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Pawnee County?
It depends on the kind of construction: NE20260083 (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 Pawnee 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 2 counties (the Otoe County group). The other 1 are Pawnee County's own.