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Prevailing wage rates in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Labor Commissioner's Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026) sets 202 prevailing wage rates for 39 trades on public works in Esmeralda County. Each trade's main rate runs from $36.38 an hour (glazier) to $148.00 (commercial diver), fringe benefits included.
Esmeralda County prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air Balance TechnicianAir Balance Technician Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $96.37 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Alarm InstallerAlarm Installer | incl. | incl. | $84.49 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
BoilermakerBoilermaker | incl. | incl. | $79.07 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Brick TenderHod Carrier-Brick Mason Tender (Laborer Group 3) | incl. | incl. | $75.58 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
BricklayerBricklayer/Mason · 6 rates | incl. | incl. | $78.48 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
CarpenterCarpenter Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.02 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFloor Coverer Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $69.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Cement MasonCement Mason · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $75.61 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Construction Inspector & Materials TesterGroup 1 · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $103.43 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Diver & TenderDiver-Diving (wet pay) · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $148.00 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Drywall FinisherTaper-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.02 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Electrical Utility LinemanGroundman · 5 rates | incl. | incl. | $57.56 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
ElectricianWireman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor-Journeyman Mechanic In Charge · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $128.81 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Fence BuilderFence Erector (Laborer Group 1) | incl. | incl. | $75.27 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Field SurveyorGroup 1 · 10 rates | incl. | incl. | $104.40 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
FlaggerFlag Person (Laborer Group 1A) | incl. | incl. | $73.77 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
GlazierGlazier Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $36.38 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Mechanical Insulator-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $88.63 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
IronworkerIronworker - Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
LaborerGroup 1 · 45 rates | incl. | incl. | $75.27 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
MillwrightMillwright Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Operating EngineerGroup 1 · 58 rates | incl. | incl. | $102.48 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
PainterPainter-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $79.72 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Pile DriverPile Driver Certified Welder · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $84.22 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Plaster TenderPlasterer Tender (Laborer Group 8) | incl. | incl. | $76.67 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
PlastererPlasterer-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $74.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber/Pipefitter-Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.93 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicRefrigeration-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $74.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
RooferRoofer-Journeyman (A Journeyperson of a three (3) person crew or more shall be designated a Foreman.) · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $55.43 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $96.37 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Sign InstallerElectrician Neon Sign Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $69.68 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTraffic Barrier Erector (Laborer Group 1) · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $75.27 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver | incl. | incl. | $67.62 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Telecommunications TechnicianSenior Technician · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.56 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Terrazzo WorkerTerrazzo Worker/Marble Mason | incl. | incl. | $74.19 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Tile FinisherTile Setter/Terrazzo Worker/Marble Mason- Finisher | incl. | incl. | $54.67 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Tile SetterTile Setter | incl. | incl. | $71.44 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
Water Well DrillerWell Driller | incl. | incl. | $62.72 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-southern-rural |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and Labor Commissioner's notes. Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 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.
Esmeralda County is in Southern Nevada Rural Region, with Lincoln, Nye. Nevada sets rates by wage region, not county (NRS 338.025).
Which trades pay the most in Esmeralda County?
Commercial diver, at $148.00 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first (Labor Commissioner prints one rate with fringes included), on one scale.
- Diver & Tender$148.00
- Elevator Constructor$128.81
- Field Surveyor$104.40
- Inspector & Tester$103.43
- Operating Engineer$102.48
- Air Balance Technician$96.37
- Sheet Metal Worker$96.37
- Ironworker$90.97
- Plumber / Pipefitter$90.93
- Electrician$90.92
- Telecom Technician$90.56
- Heat & Frost Insulator$88.63
- Alarm Installer$84.49
- Pile Driver$84.22
- Millwright$83.97
- Carpenter$83.02
- Drywall Finisher$83.02
- Painter$79.72
- Boilermaker$79.07
- Bricklayer$78.48
- Plaster Tender$76.67
- Cement Mason$75.61
- Brick Tender$75.58
- Fence Builder$75.27
- Laborer$75.27
- Striping & Traffic Control$75.27
- Terrazzo Worker$74.19
- Plasterer$74.14
- Refrigeration Mechanic$74.14
- Flagger$73.77
- Tile Setter$71.44
- Soft Floor Layer$69.97
- Sign Installer$69.68
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$67.62
- Water Well Driller$62.72
- Utility Lineman$57.56
- Roofer$55.43
- Tile Finisher$54.67
- Glazier$36.38
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Esmeralda County?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. 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. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to Labor Commissioner's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | NV20260085 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Residential | NV20260045 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NV20260105 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | NV20260075 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Esmeralda County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Esmeralda County?
$90.92 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), for the main classification (Wireman), under Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Esmeralda County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Esmeralda County?
$75.27 an hour, fringe benefits included (one rate, no separate base wage), for the main classification (Group 1), under Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Esmeralda County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. Labor Commissioner prints one rate per classification with fringe benefits already included, so there is no separate base wage. Commercial diver, the highest-paid trade in Esmeralda County, is $148.00 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Esmeralda County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NV20260085 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for building construction, NV20260045 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NV20260105 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for highway construction and NV20260075 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for heavy construction. 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.
Does Esmeralda County share its rates with other counties?
For 39 of its 39 trades, yes: Labor Commissioner sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Clark County group).