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Electrical Utility Lineman prevailing wage, Nye County group, Nevada (3 counties)
Labor Commissioner sets the same utility lineman rates, row for row, in 3 counties: Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$57.56an hour, fringe benefits included · Groundman
One rate, fringe benefits included (Labor Commissioner prints no split) · Union rate
On Nevada public works in each of these 3 counties, a utility lineman working as groundman must be paid at least $57.56 an hour. Labor Commissioner prints one rate with fringe benefits included, so there is no separate base wage.
Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026), effective October 1, 2026. On a bid contract, the rates in effect when bids are opened apply until the contract ends or for 36 months (NRS 338.030(9)). Checked against labor.nv.gov on October 25, 2026.
Labor Commissioner lists 5 utility lineman rates for each of these counties, from $57.56 to $107.01 an hour. See all of them.
One rate, fringe benefits included: $57.56
Labor Commissioner publishes a single hourly figure that already includes fringe benefits. A contractor can pay it all as wages, or pay part as contributions to bona fide benefit plans for the worker, as long as the two add up to at least $57.56. Labor Commissioner doesn't publish a base and fringe split, so this page doesn't invent one.
When does this rate change?
- On a bid contract, the rates in effect when bids are opened apply for the contract, or 36 months, whichever is earlier (NRS 338.030(9)–(10)). An amendment applies to projects bid after it takes effect (NAC 338.050).
- The Commissioner issues rates every October 1 for public works bid or awarded October 1 through September 30, and issues amendments when union rates change before then; an amendment takes effect on the date given, or 10 days after issue (NAC 338.040).
Every utility lineman rate in the Nye County group
As Labor Commissioner lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- General ForemanUnion rate · General-foreman$107.01
- ForemanUnion rate · Foreman$97.65
- LinemanUnion rate$88.49
- Heavy Equipment OperatorUnion rate$70.90
- GroundmanUnion rate$57.56
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GroundmanUnion rate | incl. | incl. | $57.56 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| LinemanUnion rate | incl. | incl. | $88.49 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| ForemanUnion rateForeman | incl. | incl. | $97.65 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| General ForemanUnion rateGeneral-foreman | incl. | incl. | $107.01 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorUnion rate | incl. | incl. | $70.90 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon utility lineman rates in these counties
The counties share Labor Commissioner's rates, but not always the same federal wage determination. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
| County | Federal classification | Base + fringe | WD | vs Labor Commissioner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Lincoln County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Nye County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
How the Nye County group compares
The main utility lineman rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Nevada
Rates nearby
- Nye County groupfringes included$57.56
- Esmeralda Countyfringes included$57.56
- Lincoln Countyfringes included$57.56
- Mineral Countyfringes included$64.88
Which county is in which utility lineman group
Every Nevada county with a utility lineman rate. Counties Labor Commissioner treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City group, 12 localities: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, White Pine | Electrician-Groundman | — | $64.88 |
| Washoe County | Electrician-Groundman | — | $64.88 |
| Nye County group, 3 localities: Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye | Groundman | — | $57.56 |
| Clark County | Groundman | — | $57.56 |
2 groups of counties with identical Labor Commissioner rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
Nevada utility lineman prevailing wage by county, with a map
Notes on this rate
Labor Commissioner's notes, in Labor Commissioner's words.
- * **Double time (2x) is calculated at (2x) the straight time rate of pay, base rate.
- * *Must be five days in duration unless working a four-ten shift, then four days in duration. There shall be no pyramiding of overtime rates and double time rates. There shall be no requirement for a day shift when either the second or third shift is worked.
More from Labor Commissioner on this rate
- the Labor Commissioner's 2026-2027 rates
- The schedules list journeyman, foreman and general foreman rates. Registered apprentices are paid their program's scale (NRS 338.080(1)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Esmeralda · Lincoln · Nye
Are you being paid this rate?
Nevada's rate includes fringes, so add your wage to what your employer pays into bona fide benefit plans for you and compare it with the rate. Contracts must state the rates and contractors post them on site (NRS 338.020(1)). Labor Commissioner Public Works: 702-486-2650.
Source
Office of the Labor Commissioner (Labor Commissioner), Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026). For the row this page leads with:
- Esmeralda: NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural, page 16
- Lincoln: NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural, page 16
- Nye: NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural, page 16
We read every row of the four 2026-2027 region PDFs (and the current amendments) and check every number with a second, separate reader. Each figure is the printed rate. How we check · Download every Nevada rate as CSV · Report an error