Prevailing wage rates in Washoe County, Nevada
Labor Commissioner's Labor Commissioner 2026-2027 rates (Oct 1, 2026) sets 151 prevailing wage rates for 39 trades on public works in Washoe County. Each trade's main rate runs from $30.65 an hour (glazier) to $147.18 (elevator constructor), fringe benefits included.
Washoe 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-washoe-A01 |
Alarm InstallerAlarm Installer | incl. | incl. | $43.43 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
BoilermakerBoilermaker | incl. | incl. | $79.07 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Brick TenderHod Carrier-Brick Mason Tender Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.78 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
BricklayerBricklayer Journeyman · 6 rates | incl. | incl. | $64.38 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
CarpenterCarpenter Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.42 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerFloor Coverer Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.04 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Cement MasonCement Mason - Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $60.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Construction Inspector & Materials TesterSoils and Materials Tester | incl. | incl. | $52.91 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Diver & TenderDiver-Diving (Wet Pay) · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $123.27 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Drywall FinisherTaper-Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $67.36 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Electrical Utility LinemanElectrician-Groundman · 5 rates | incl. | incl. | $64.88 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
ElectricianWireman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.81 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor-Journeyman Mechanic In Charge · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $147.18 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Fence BuilderFence Erector (Laborer Group 3) | incl. | incl. | $56.53 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Field SurveyorRodman/Chainman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $72.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
FlaggerFlag Person (Laborer Group 1A) | incl. | incl. | $55.41 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
GlazierGlazier Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $30.65 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Mechanical Insulator-Mechanic · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $87.87 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
IronworkerIronworker - Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $90.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
LaborerGroup 1 · 14 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.28 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
MillwrightMillwright Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.97 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Operating EngineerGroup 1 · 43 rates | incl. | incl. | $77.16 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
PainterBrush/Roller Painter · 9 rates | incl. | incl. | $59.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Pile DriverPile Driver-Journeyman · 4 rates | incl. | incl. | $68.92 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Plaster TenderHod Carrier-Plasterer Tender-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $57.12 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
PlastererPlasterer-Journeyman · 2 rates | incl. | incl. | $61.37 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Plumber / PipefitterPlumber/Pipefitter-Journeyman · 6 rates | incl. | incl. | $87.10 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Refrigeration & A/C MechanicRefrigeration-Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $74.14 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-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-washoe-A01 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker Journeyman · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $83.70 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Sign InstallerElectrician Neon Sign Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $66.94 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerTraffic Barrier Erector (Laborer Group 1) · 3 rates | incl. | incl. | $56.28 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Truck Driver | incl. | incl. | $35.79 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Telecommunications TechnicianElectrician Communication Technician | incl. | incl. | $52.56 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Terrazzo WorkerTerrazzo/Marble Mason - Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $57.09 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Tile FinisherTile Setter/Terrazzo Worker/Mable Mason Finisher | incl. | incl. | $44.85 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Tile SetterTile Setter - Journeyman | incl. | incl. | $55.50 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-A01 |
Water Well DrillerWell Driller | incl. | incl. | $36.42 | Oct 1, 2026 | NV-OLC-2026-2027-washoe-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.
Washoe County is in Washoe County Region. Nevada sets rates by wage region, not county (NRS 338.025).
Which trades pay the most in Washoe 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
- Pile Driver$68.92
- Carpenter$68.42
- Soft Floor Layer$68.04
- Drywall Finisher$67.36
- Sign Installer$66.94
- 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$52.91
- Telecom Technician$52.56
- Tile Finisher$44.85
- Alarm Installer$43.43
- Water Well Driller$36.42
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$35.79
- Glazier$30.65
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Washoe 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 | NV20260093 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Residential | NV20260044 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | NV20260110 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Heavy | NV20260073 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
Questions about Washoe County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Washoe 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 Washoe County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe County, is $147.18 an hour.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Washoe County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: NV20260093 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for building construction, NV20260044 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, NV20260110 (modification 1, July 30, 2026) for highway construction and NV20260073 (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 Washoe County share its rates with other counties?
For 21 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). The other 18 are Washoe County's own.