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Sheet Metal Worker prevailing wage, Wayne County group, Nebraska (2 counties)
DOL sets the same sheet metal worker rates, row for row, in 2 counties: Cedar and Wayne. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$32.70an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$22.41 base wage + $10.29 fringe benefits
SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ANTELOPE, BOYD, CEDAR, HOLT AND WAYNE COUNTIES) · SHEE0003-021
$7.25an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$7.25 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
SHEET METAL WORKER · SUNE1983-002
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 2 counties, a sheet metal worker must be paid at least $32.70 an hour: a $22.41 base wage plus $10.29 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260078 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $32.70 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260078, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier SHEE0003-021 (May 1, 2012). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in each of these 2 counties, a sheet metal worker must be paid at least $7.25 an hour: a $7.25 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination NE20260015 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $7.25 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination NE20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier SUNE1983-002 (October 1, 1983). 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 2 sheet metal worker rates for each of these counties, from $7.25 to $32.70 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $22.41 + $10.29
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) | $22.41 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $10.29 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $32.70 |
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 |
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 sheet metal worker rate in the Wayne County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ANTELOPE, BOYD, CEDAR, HOLT AND WAYNE COUNTIES)BuildingSHEE0003-021 | $22.41 | $10.29 | $32.70 | NE20260078 Mod 1 |
| SHEET METAL WORKERResidentialSUNE1983-002 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | NE20260015 Mod 1 |
How the Wayne County group compares
The main sheet metal worker 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
- Wayne County groupbase $22.41$32.70
- Stanton Countybase $39.65$59.52
- Dixon Countybase $39.65$59.52
- Pierce Countybase $22.41$32.70
Which county is in which sheet metal worker group
Every Nebraska county with a sheet metal worker rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County group, 5 localities: Garfield, Hamilton, Merrick, Sherman, Wheeler | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Phelps County group, 4 localities: Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Phelps | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Red Willow County group, 4 localities: Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, Red Willow | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DAWSON, FRONTIER, FURNAS, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MCPHERSON AND RED WILLOW COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Clay County group, 3 localities: Clay, Nuckolls, Webster | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Hooker County group, 3 localities: Hooker, Logan, McPherson | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DAWSON, FRONTIER, FURNAS, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MCPHERSON AND RED WILLOW COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Richardson County group, 3 localities: Johnson, Nemaha, Richardson | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Brown County group, 2 localities: Brown, Keya Paha | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Butler County group, 2 localities: Butler, Polk | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Cuming County group, 2 localities: Cuming, Stanton | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Dakota County group, 2 localities: Dakota, Dixon | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Gage County group, 2 localities: Gage, Jefferson | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Loup County group, 2 localities: Blaine, Loup | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Otoe County group, 2 localities: Otoe, Pawnee | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Valley County group, 2 localities: Greeley, Valley | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Adams County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Boone County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Buffalo County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Burt County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Cass County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Cherry County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Colfax County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Custer County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Dawson County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DAWSON, FRONTIER, FURNAS, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MCPHERSON AND RED WILLOW COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Dodge County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Douglas County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Fillmore County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Furnas County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DAWSON, FRONTIER, FURNAS, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MCPHERSON AND RED WILLOW COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Hall County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Howard County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Lincoln County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (DAWSON, FRONTIER, FURNAS, HAYES, HITCHCOCK, HOOKER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MCPHERSON AND RED WILLOW COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Madison County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Nance County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Platte County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Rock County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BROWN, BURT, COLFAX, CUMING, DODGE, KEYA PAHA, ROCK AND STANTON COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Sarpy County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Thayer County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (BUTLER, FILLMORE, GAGE, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, NEMAHA, POLK, RICHARDSON AND THAYER COUNTIES) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Thomas County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| York County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $39.65 | $59.52 |
| Saline County | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (SALINE COUNTY) | $36.73 | $54.82 |
| Scotts Bluff County group, 10 localities: Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Sioux | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ARTHUR, BANNER, BOX BUTTE, CHASE, DAWES, DEUEL, GARDEN, GRANT, KEITH, KIMBALL, MORRILL, PERKINS, SCOTTS BLUFF, SHERIDAN AND SIOUX COUNTIES) | $24.34 | $40.40 |
| Keith County group, 3 localities: Chase, Keith, Perkins | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ARTHUR, BANNER, BOX BUTTE, CHASE, DAWES, DEUEL, GARDEN, GRANT, KEITH, KIMBALL, MORRILL, PERKINS, SCOTTS BLUFF, SHERIDAN AND SIOUX COUNTIES) | $24.34 | $40.40 |
| Grant County group, 2 localities: Arthur, Grant | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ARTHUR, BANNER, BOX BUTTE, CHASE, DAWES, DEUEL, GARDEN, GRANT, KEITH, KIMBALL, MORRILL, PERKINS, SCOTTS BLUFF, SHERIDAN AND SIOUX COUNTIES) | $24.34 | $40.40 |
| Cheyenne County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $24.34 | $40.40 |
| Dundy County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $24.34 | $40.40 |
| Holt County group, 3 localities: Antelope, Boyd, Holt | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ANTELOPE, BOYD, CEDAR, HOLT AND WAYNE COUNTIES) | $22.41 | $32.70 |
| Wayne County group, 2 localities: Cedar, Wayne | SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION (ANTELOPE, BOYD, CEDAR, HOLT AND WAYNE COUNTIES) | $22.41 | $32.70 |
| Knox County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $22.41 | $32.70 |
| Pierce County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $22.41 | $32.70 |
| Thurston County | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $22.41 | $32.70 |
| Washington County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $20.16 | $29.38 |
| Lancaster County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.89 | $28.19 |
| Saunders County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.89 | $28.19 |
| Seward County | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.89 | $28.19 |
| Gosper County | SHEET METAL WORKER | $8.53 | $8.53 |
19 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 35 counties with rates of their own.
Nebraska sheet metal worker prevailing wage by county, with a map
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:
- Cedar: NE20260078 Mod 1
- Wayne: 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