Building Construction — Cheyenne, Nebraska
WD NE20260082-17074-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Cheyenne, Nebraska (construction type: building) is $48.48/hr base + $33.57/hr fringe = $82.05/hr total package (WD NE20260082-17074-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.48 | $33.57 | $82.05 Above median +170% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $25.00 | $10.75 | $35.75 +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.42 | $1.95 | $18.37 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.52 | $1.31 | $18.83 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.00 | $18.88 | $53.88 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 2: 36 TO 50 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.30 | $18.91 | $54.21 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 3: 51 TO 75 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.60 | $18.94 | $54.54 Top 10% +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.00 | $22.30 | $61.30 Above median +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.68 | $27.10 | $60.78 Above median +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $24.00 | $13.48 | $37.48 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $10.24 | $0.00 | $10.24 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.24 | $2.84 | $23.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.58 | $0.94 | $17.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $34.88 | $22.40 | $57.28 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $46.25 | $21.10 | $67.35 Above median +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $44.26 | $16.90 | $61.16 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $34.88 | $22.40 | $57.28 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.27 | $0.65 | $14.92 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $24.34 | $16.06 | $40.40 +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM | $14.56 | $1.68 | $16.24 Top 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cheyenne, NE — Building 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Cheyenne, 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.