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Prevailing wage rates in Pershing County, Nevada
Labor Commissioner's Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026) sets 153 prevailing wage rates for 39 trades on public works in Pershing County. Each trade's main rate runs from $35.37 an hour (glazier) to $147.18 (elevator constructor), fringe benefits included.
Pershing 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-northern-rural-A01 |
Alarm InstallerAlarm Installer | incl. | incl. | $42.74 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
BoilermakerBoilermaker | incl. | incl. | $79.07 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Brick TenderHod Carrier-Brick Mason Tender Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.78 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
BricklayerBricklayer Journeyman · 6 rates | incl. | incl. | $64.38 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
CarpenterCarpenter Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.42 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFloor Coverer Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.04 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Cement MasonCement Mason - Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $60.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Construction Inspector & Materials TesterSoils and Materials Tester | incl. | incl. | $52.98 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Diver & TenderDiver-Diving (Wet Pay) · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $123.27 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Drywall FinisherTaper-Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $67.36 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Electrical Utility LinemanElectrician-Groundman · 5 rates | incl. | incl. | $64.88 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
ElectricianWireman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.81 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor-Journeyman Mechanic In Charge · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $147.18 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Fence BuilderFence Erector (Laborer Group 3) | incl. | incl. | $56.53 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Field SurveyorRodman/Chainman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $72.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
FlaggerFlag Person (Laborer Group 1A) | incl. | incl. | $55.41 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
GlazierGlazier Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $35.37 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Mechanical Insulator-Mechanic · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $87.87 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
IronworkerIronworker - Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
LaborerGroup 1 · 14 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.28 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
MillwrightMillwright Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Operating EngineerGroup 1 · 43 rates | incl. | incl. | $77.16 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
PainterBrush/Roller Painter · 9 rates | incl. | incl. | $59.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Pile DriverPile Driver-Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Plaster TenderHod Carrier-Plasterer Tender-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $57.12 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
PlastererPlasterer-Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $61.37 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber/Pipefitter-Journeyman · 6 rates | incl. | incl. | $87.10 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicRefrigeration -Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $74.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
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-northern-rural-A01 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.70 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Sign InstallerElectrician Neon Sign Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $65.17 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTraffic Barrier Erector (Laborer Group 1) · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.28 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver | incl. | incl. | $39.76 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Telecommunications TechnicianSenior Technician · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $71.46 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Terrazzo WorkerTerrazzo/Marble Mason - Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $57.09 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Tile FinisherTile Setter/Terrazzo Worker/Mable Mason Finisher | incl. | incl. | $44.85 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Tile SetterTile Setter - Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $55.50 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
Water Well DrillerWell Driller | incl. | incl. | $51.77 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-northern-rural-A01 |
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.
Pershing County is in Northern Nevada Rural Region, with Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, White Pine. Nevada sets rates by wage region, not county (NRS 338.025).
Which trades pay the most in Pershing County?
Elevator constructor, at $147.18 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.
- Elevator Constructor$147.18
- Diver & Tender$123.27
- Air Balance Technician$96.37
- Ironworker$90.97
- Heat & Frost Insulator$87.87
- Plumber / Pipefitter$87.10
- Millwright$83.97
- Electrician$83.81
- Sheet Metal Worker$83.70
- Boilermaker$79.07
- Operating Engineer$77.16
- Refrigeration Mechanic$74.14
- Field Surveyor$72.97
- Telecom Technician$71.46
- Pile Driver$68.92
- Carpenter$68.42
- Soft Floor Layer$68.04
- Drywall Finisher$67.36
- Sign Installer$65.17
- Utility Lineman$64.88
- Bricklayer$64.38
- Plasterer$61.37
- Cement Mason$60.92
- Painter$59.14
- Plaster Tender$57.12
- Terrazzo Worker$57.09
- Brick Tender$56.78
- Fence Builder$56.53
- Laborer$56.28
- Striping & Traffic Control$56.28
- Tile Setter$55.50
- Roofer$55.43
- Flagger$55.41
- Inspector & Tester$52.98
- Water Well Driller$51.77
- Tile Finisher$44.85
- Alarm Installer$42.74
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$39.76
- Glazier$35.37
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Pershing 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 | NV20260088 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Residential | NV20260045 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NV20260101 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | NV20260066 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Pershing County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Pershing County?
$83.81 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 Pershing County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Pershing County?
$56.28 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 Pershing 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. Elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Pershing County, is $147.18 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Pershing County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NV20260088 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for building construction, NV20260045 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NV20260101 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for highway construction and NV20260066 (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 Pershing 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 13 counties (the Washoe County group).