Residential Construction — Buffalo, Nebraska
WD NE20260008-15924-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Buffalo, Nebraska (construction type: residential) is $11.46/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $11.46/hr total package (WD NE20260008-15924-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $11.46 | $0.00 | $11.46 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $7.48 | $0.00 | $7.48 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL | $7.39 | $0.00 | $7.39 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL | $7.92 | $0.00 | $7.92 -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $7.37 | $0.00 | $7.37 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $7.81 | $0.00 | $7.81 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Above median -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $7.47 | $0.00 | $7.47 Bottom 10% -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Buffalo, NE — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Buffalo, Nebraska.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.