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Pile Driver prevailing wage in Esmeralda County, Nevada
$84.22an hour, fringe benefits included · Pile Driver Certified Welder
One rate, fringe benefits included (Labor Commissioner prints no split) · Union rate
Esmeralda County uses the same pile driver rates as 3 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On Nevada public works in Esmeralda County, a pile driver working as pile driver certified welder must be paid at least $84.22 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 3 pile driver rates for Esmeralda County, from $83.22 to $88.45 an hour. See all of them.
One rate, fringe benefits included: $84.22
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 $84.22. 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 2 (Over 50 Miles) +$5.00
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 pile driver rate in Esmeralda County
As Labor Commissioner lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Pile Driver-ForemanUnion rate · Foreman$88.45
- Pile Driver Certified WelderUnion rate$84.22
- Driverman, Rigman, Bridge and Dock CarpenterUnion rate$83.22
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driverman, Rigman, Bridge and Dock CarpenterUnion rate | incl. | incl. | $83.22 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Pile Driver Certified WelderUnion rate | incl. | incl. | $84.22 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Pile Driver-ForemanUnion rateForeman | incl. | incl. | $88.45 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon pile driver rate in Esmeralda 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.
We don't put a federal figure next to Labor Commissioner's here, because this page leads with a classification the federal determinations don't list one to one. The federal rows for this trade are below; match the classification to the work.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 1 (A-Frame or Winch Truck Operator; Ross Carrier Operator (jobsite))SANV2025-001 | $63.43 | $100.12 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 10 (ABI/Fundex Machine; Derrick Barge Operator (over 50 tons, up to and including 100-ton M.R.C); …SANV2025-001 | $65.36 | $102.05 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 11 (Crane Heavy Duty Repairman)SANV2025-001 | $65.66 | $102.35 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 12 (Crane Operator (up to and including 40-ton capacity))SANV2025-001 | $65.99 | $102.68 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 13 (Derrick Barge Operator (over 100 tons, up to and including 200-ton M.R.C.); Hoist Operator, …SANV2025-001 | $66.36 | $103.05 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 14 (Luffing Boom Oiler)SANV2025-001 | $67.20 | $103.89 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 15 (Derrick Barge Operator (over 200 tons, up to and including 300-ton M.R.C.); Hoist Operator, …SANV2025-001 | $67.36 | $104.05 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 16 (Crane Operator (over 40 tons, up to and including 79-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $67.41 | $104.10 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 17 (Crane Operator (over 80 Tons, up to and including 150-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $67.91 | $104.60 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 18 (Derrick Barge Operator (over 300 tons); Helicopter Pilot; Hoist Operator, Stiff Legs, Guy …SANV2025-001 | $68.36 | $105.05 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 19 (Crane Operator (over 150 tons, up to and including 200-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $69.94 | $106.63 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 2 (Bridge-Type Unloader and Turntable Operator; Helicopter Hoist Operator)SANV2025-001 | $63.57 | $100.26 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 20 (Crane Operator (over 200 tons, up to and including 250-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $70.55 | $107.24 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 21 (Crane Operator (over 250 tons, up to and including 300-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $71.16 | $107.85 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 22 (Crane Operator (over 300 tons, up to and including 350-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $71.92 | $108.61 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 23 (Crane Operator (over 350 tons, up to and including 500-ton M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $72.38 | $109.07 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 24 (Crane Operator (over 500 tons M.R.C.))SANV2025-001 | $72.88 | $109.57 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 3 (Hydraulic Boom Truck (Pitman); Knuckleboom; Spyder Crane (or similar type); Stinger Crane …SANV2025-001 | $63.79 | $100.48 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 4 (Bridge Crane Operator; Creter Crane Operator; Hoist Operator (Chicago Boom and similar type); …SANV2025-001 | $63.90 | $100.59 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 5 (Pedestal Crane Operator; Shovel, Dragline, Clamshell Operator (over 5 cu. yds. M.R.C.); Tower …SANV2025-001 | $64.02 | $100.71 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 6 (Crawler Transporter Operator (Track or Rubber-Tired, Goldhofer or similar type); Derrick Barge …SANV2025-001 | $64.19 | $100.88 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 7 (Derrick Barge Operator (over 25 tons, up to and including 50-ton M.R.C.); Highline Cableway …SANV2025-001 | $64.36 | $101.05 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 8 (Oiler (40 tons up to including 200 tons M.R.C))SANV2025-001 | $64.52 | $101.21 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 9 (Oiler (Over 200 tons))SANV2025-001 | $65.20 | $101.89 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Piledriver: Certified WelderSANV2025-001 | $53.32 | $84.22 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Piledriver: Diver-Diving (Wet Pay)SANV2025-001 | $117.10 | $148.00 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Piledriver: DrivermanSANV2025-001 | $52.32 | $83.22 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Piledriver: Stand By DiverSANV2025-001 | $58.55 | $89.45 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Building | Piledriver: TenderSANV2025-001 | $57.55 | $88.45 | NV20260085 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 1 (A-Frame or Winch Truck Operator; Ross Carrier Operator (jobsite))SANV2025-001 | $63.43 | $100.12 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 2 (Bridge-Type Unloader and Turntable Operator; Helicopter Hoist Operator)SANV2025-001 | $63.57 | $100.26 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 3 (Hydraulic Boom Truck (Pitman); Knuckleboom; Spyder Crane (or similar type); Stinger Crane …SANV2025-001 | $63.79 | $100.48 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 4 (Bridge Crane Operator; Creter Crane Operator; Hoist Operator (Chicago Boom and similar type); …SANV2025-001 | $63.90 | $100.59 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 5 (Pedestal Crane Operator; Shovel, Dragline, Clamshell Operator (over 5 cu. yds. M.R.C.); Tower …SANV2025-001 | $64.02 | $100.71 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 6 (Crawler Transporter Operator (Track or Rubber-Tired, Goldhofer or similar type); Derrick Barge …SANV2025-001 | $64.19 | $100.88 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 7 (Derrick Barge Operator (over 25 tons, up to and including 50-ton M.R.C.); Highline Cableway …SANV2025-001 | $64.36 | $101.05 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 8 (Oiler (40 tons up to including 200 tons M.R.C))SANV2025-001 | $64.52 | $101.21 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 9 (Oiler (Over 200 tons))SANV2025-001 | $65.20 | $101.89 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 10 (ABI/Fundex Machine; Derrick Barge Operator (over 50 tons, up to and including 100-ton M.R.C); …SANV2025-001 | $65.36 | $102.05 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
| Highway | Operating Engineers-Piledriver & Hoisting Equipment: Group 11 (Crane Heavy Duty Repairman)SANV2025-001 | $65.66 | $102.35 | NV20260105 Mod 1 |
The first 40 of 87 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 Esmeralda County compares
The main pile driver rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Nevada
Rates nearby
- Esmeralda Countyfringes included$84.22
- Nye Countyfringes included$84.22
- Mineral Countyfringes included$68.92
- Lyon Countyfringes included$68.92
Pile Driver rates in nearby counties
Current Labor Commissioner rates. Nevada sets rates by wage region, not county (NRS 338.025).
Labor Commissioner's pile driver rates for Esmeralda County are the same as in 3 other counties: Clark, Lincoln, Nye.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Esmeralda County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | Pile Driver Certified Welder | incl. | $84.22 | |
| Nye County | Pile Driver Certified Welder | incl. | $84.22 | same |
| Mineral County | Pile Driver-Journeyman | incl. | $68.92 | −$15.30 |
| Lyon County | Pile Driver-Journeyman | incl. | $68.92 | −$15.30 |
| Churchill County | Pile Driver-Journeyman | incl. | $68.92 | −$15.30 |
| Douglas County | Pile Driver-Journeyman | incl. | $68.92 | −$15.30 |
| Carson City | Pile Driver-Journeyman | incl. | $68.92 | −$15.30 |
Notes on this rate
Labor Commissioner's notes, in Labor Commissioner's words.
- * **Overtime and Double Time are paid on the total Taxable Wage.
More from Labor Commissioner on this rate
- Labor Commissioner region schedule, page 50
- 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-southern-rural, issued October 1, 2026, effective October 1, 2026, page 50: labor.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/labornvgov/content/PrevailingWage/Southern Nevada Rural Region 2026-2027(2).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 Esmeralda County as CSV · Report an error