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Ironworker prevailing wage in Elko County, Nevada
$90.97an hour, fringe benefits included
One rate, fringe benefits included (Labor Commissioner prints no split) · Union rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13
Elko County uses the same ironworker rates as 12 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On Nevada public works in Elko County, an ironworker must be paid at least $90.97 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 2 ironworker rates for Elko County, from $90.97 to $96.16 an hour. See all of them.
One rate, fringe benefits included: $90.97
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 $90.97. Labor Commissioner doesn't publish a base and fringe split, so this page doesn't invent one.
Zone pay on top of this rate: Zone 1 (60 – 75 miles) +$20.00/per day; Zone 2 (75 – 100 miles) +$25.00/per day; Zone 3 (100 miles and over) +$75.00/per day; Each (additional 50 miles) +$25.00/per day
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 ironworker rate in Elko County
As Labor Commissioner lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworker - JourneymanUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $90.97 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Ironworker - ForemanUnion rateForemanAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $96.16 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon ironworker rate in Elko County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. 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.
For heavy work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is Ironworker: Journeyman at $90.97 ($51.85 base + $39.12 fringe), from NV20260061 modification 1, published July 30, 2026, rate SANV2025-001. Against Labor Commissioner's $90.97: The two totals are the same. Note: the state prints one rate with fringes included, so only totals are compared.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Ironworker: JourneymanSANV2025-001 | $51.85 | $90.97 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Carpenter: JourneymanSANV2025-001 | $43.13 | $68.42 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Flagperson: JourneymanSANV2025-001 | $33.58 | $51.16 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Highway Stripers: JourneymanSANV2025-001 | $38.20 | $55.78 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: (Group 6) Gunmen, MaterialmenSANV2025-001 | $35.25 | $52.83 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: (Group 6) Nozzleman, RodmenSANV2025-001 | $35.25 | $52.83 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: (Group 6) ReboundmenSANV2025-001 | $35.60 | $53.18 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Furniture MoverSANV2025-001 | $31.79 | $49.37 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 1 (All cleanup work of debris, grounds, ard buiding including windows and tile; Dumpmen or Spotter (other than asphalt); Handling ard Servicing …SANV2025-001 | $35.45 | $53.03 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 1-A (Flagger)SANV2025-001 | $33.58 | $51.16 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 2 (Choker setter or Rigger (clearing work only) Pittsburgh; Chipper and similar type brush shredders; Concrete worker (wet or dry) all concrete …SANV2025-001 | $35.55 | $53.13 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 3 (Asphalt Workers (Ironers, Shovelers, Cutting Machine); Buggymobile; Chairsaw, Faller, Logloader and Bucker; Compactor (all types); Concrete …SANV2025-001 | $35.70 | $53.28 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 3A (Corcrete Specialist; Setting screeds; Screed pins; Curb forms and curb and gutter forms; Using Darby and push floats; Hard trowels or hard …SANV2025-001 | $39.13 | $56.71 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 4 (Burning and Welding in connection with Laborers' work; Joy Drill Model TWM-2A, Gardner Denver Model DN 143 and similar type drills (in …SANV2025-001 | $35.95 | $53.53 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 5 (Construction Specialists; Blasters and Powdermen, all work of loading, placing, and blasting of all power and explosives of any type, …SANV2025-001 | $36.25 | $53.83 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: Group 5A (Pavement Marking and Highway Striping; Pavement Marking; Pavement Marking and Highway Striping work includes but is not limited to: All …SANV2025-001 | $38.20 | $55.78 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Laborers: LandscapeSANV2025-001 | $30.29 | $47.87 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Lubrication and Service Engineer: Lubrication and Service Engineer (mobile and grease rack)SANV2025-001 | $43.33 | $78.18 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 1 (Cranes over 100 tons; Derrick over 100 tons; Self-Propelled Boom Type Devices over 100 tons)SANV2025-001 | $53.61 | $88.46 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 1 OilerSANV2025-001 | $45.48 | $80.33 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 1 Truck Crane OilerSANV2025-001 | $47.44 | $82.29 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 2 (Cranes over 45 tons up to and including 100 tons; Derrick, 100 tons and under; Self-Propelled Boom …SANV2025-001 | $52.10 | $86.95 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 2 OilerSANV2025-001 | $45.27 | $80.12 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 2 Truck Crane OilerSANV2025-001 | $47.19 | $82.04 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 3 (Cranes, 45 tons and under; Self-Propelled Boom Type Lifting Device, 45 tons and under)SANV2025-001 | $50.86 | $85.71 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 3 HydraulicSANV2025-001 | $46.64 | $81.49 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 3 OilerSANV2025-001 | $45.05 | $79.90 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 3 Truck Crane OilerSANV2025-001 | $46.97 | $81.82 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 4 (Chicago Boom; Forklift, 10 tons and over; Heavy Duty Repairman/Welder)SANV2025-001 | $49.13 | $83.98 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers Steel Fabricator & Erector: Group 5 (Boom Cat)SANV2025-001 | $48.03 | $82.88 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 10 (Boom-Type Backfilling Machine; Bridge Crane; Cary-Lift or similar; Chemical Grouting Machine; Chief of Party; Derricks (two (2) …SANV2025-001 | $44.59 | $79.44 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 10A (Backhoe-Hydraulic (up to an including one (1) cu. Yd.); Backhoe (up to an including one (1) cu.yd) (Cable); CMI Dual Lane …SANV2025-001 | $44.78 | $79.63 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 11 (Automatic Asphalt or Concrete Slip-Form Paver; Automatic Railroad Car Dumper; Canal Trimmer; Cary Lift, Campbell or similar …SANV2025-001 | $45.02 | $79.87 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 11A (Band Wagons (in conjuction with Wheel Excavators); Operator of Helicopter (when used in construction work); Loader (over twelve …SANV2025-001 | $46.66 | $81.51 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 11B (Holland Loader or similar or Loader (over 18 cu. Yds.))SANV2025-001 | $47.47 | $82.32 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 1A (Oiler (Construction); Partsman)SANV2025-001 | $41.07 | $75.92 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 2 (Compressor Operator; Material Loader and /or Conveyor Operator (handling bulding materials); Pump Operator)SANV2025-001 | $41.60 | $76.45 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 3 (Bobcat or similar loader, 1/4 cu . yd. or less; Corcrete Curing Machines (streets, highways, airports, canals); Conveyor Belt …SANV2025-001 | $41.87 | $76.72 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 4 (Concrete Mixer Operator, Skip type; Dink Operator; Forklift (20' or over) or Lumber Stacker; Ross Carrier; Skip Loader Operator …SANV2025-001 | $42.61 | $77.46 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
| Heavy | Operating Engineers: Group 6 (Auger Type drilling equipment up to and includting 30 ft. depth digging capacity M.R.C; Boom Truck or Dua-Purpose a-Frame Truck; …SANV2025-001 | $43.08 | $77.93 | NV20260061 Mod 1 |
The first 40 of 54 federal rows; every row is in the determinations linked above.
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. Nevada Davis-Bacon changes
How Elko County compares
The main ironworker rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Nevada
Rates nearby
- Elko Countyfringes included$90.97
- Eureka Countyfringes included$90.97
- White Pine Countyfringes included$90.97
- Lander Countyfringes included$90.97
Ironworker rates in nearby counties
Current Labor Commissioner rates. Nevada sets rates by wage region, not county (NRS 338.025).
Labor Commissioner's ironworker rates for Elko County are the same as in 12 other counties: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral and 4 more.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Elko County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | |
| Eureka County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
| White Pine County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
| Lander County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
| Humboldt County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
| Pershing County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
| Churchill County | Ironworker - Journeyman | incl. | $90.97 | same |
Notes on this rate
Labor Commissioner's notes, in Labor Commissioner's words.
- * *Foreman-not less than 10% more than the regular hourly rate of highest paid Journeyman
- * **Overtime and Double Time are calculated on the base rate of pay.
- * *All holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday; all holidays falling on Friday will be observed the preceding Friday.
More from Labor Commissioner on this rate
- Labor Commissioner region schedule, page 27
- 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)).
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), region schedule NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, issued October 1, 2026, effective October 1, 2026, page 27: labor.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/labornvgov/content/PrevailingWage/Northern Nevada Rural Region 2026-2027-Amendment 01.pdf
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 Elko County as CSV · Report an error