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Painter prevailing wage, Washoe County group, Nevada (13 counties)
Labor Commissioner sets the same painter rates, row for row, in 13 counties: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$59.14an hour, fringe benefits included · Brush/Roller Painter
One rate, fringe benefits included (Labor Commissioner prints no split) · Union rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13
On Nevada public works in each of these 13 counties, a painter working as brush/roller painter must be paid at least $59.14 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 9 painter rates for each of these counties, from $59.14 to $64.14 an hour. See all of them.
One rate, fringe benefits included: $59.14
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 $59.14. 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 70 miles) +$75.00
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 painter rate in the Washoe County group
As Labor Commissioner lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- Protective Coating Application-Industrial SprayUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$64.14
- Foreman (6 or more) ($3.50 above highest paid journeyman being supervised)Union rate · Foreman · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$62.64
- Protective Coating Application-BrushUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$62.14
- PaperhangerUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$62.09
- Swing StageUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$61.64
- Foreman (3 or More) ($2.50 above highest paid journeyman being supervised)Union rate · Foreman · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$61.64
- Specialty Pay (Faux Finish, Graining, Marbelizing)Union rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$61.25
- Spray PainterUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$61.14
- Brush/Roller PainterUnion rate · Amendment 01, effective 2026-10-13$59.14
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush/Roller PainterUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $59.14 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Spray PainterUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $61.14 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| PaperhangerUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $62.09 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Specialty Pay (Faux Finish, Graining, Marbelizing)Union rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $61.25 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Swing StageUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $61.64 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Protective Coating Application-BrushUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $62.14 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Protective Coating Application-Industrial SprayUnion rateAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $64.14 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Foreman (3 or More) ($2.50 above highest paid journeyman being supervised)Union rateForemanAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $61.64 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Foreman (6 or more) ($3.50 above highest paid journeyman being supervised)Union rateForemanAmendment 01, effective 2026-10-13 | incl. | incl. | $62.64 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon painter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Churchill County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Douglas County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Elko County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Eureka County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Humboldt County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Lander County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Lyon County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Mineral County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Pershing County | No federal row for this trade | |||
| Storey County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| Washoe County | Federal rates listed on the county page; no one-to-one match | |||
| White Pine County | No federal row for this trade | |||
How the Washoe County group compares
The main painter rate in every county that has one. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Nevada
Rates nearby
- Washoe County groupfringes included$59.14
- Pershing Countyfringes included$59.14
- Storey Countyfringes included$59.14
- Esmeralda Countyfringes included$79.72
Which county is in which painter group
Every Nevada county with a painter rate. Counties Labor Commissioner treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County group, 4 localities: Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye | Painter-Journeyman | — | $79.72 |
| Washoe County group, 13 localities: Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, White Pine | Brush/Roller Painter | — | $59.14 |
2 groups of counties with identical Labor Commissioner rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
Notes on this rate
Labor Commissioner's notes, in Labor Commissioner's words.
- * *Excludes the City limits of Fallon and the Fallon NAS.
- * **Overtime and Double Time are to be calculated on the base rate of pay.
- * * Work beginning after 9:00 pm on Sunday and ends on Monday is considered Monday work.
- * *No work shall be permitted on Labor Day or Christmas Day under any conditions. If any holidays fall on Sunday, the Monday following shall be considered the holiday.
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: Carson City · Churchill · Douglas · Elko · Eureka · Humboldt · Lander · Lyon · Mineral · Pershing · Storey · Washoe · White Pine
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:
- Carson City: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Churchill: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Douglas: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Elko: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Eureka: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Humboldt: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Lander: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Lyon: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Mineral: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Pershing: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Storey: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
- Washoe: NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01, page 38
- White Pine: NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01, page 39
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