Highway Construction — Dixon, Nebraska
WD NE20260029-16003-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Dixon, Nebraska (construction type: highway) is $21.25/hr base + $6.78/hr fringe = $28.03/hr total package (WD NE20260029-16003-hwy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $21.25 | $6.78 | $28.03 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.95 | $3.00 | $21.95 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.68 | $19.70 | $60.38 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: LABORER | $12.37 | $0.00 | $12.37 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $22.49 | $9.20 | $31.69 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.82 | $6.35 | $21.17 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $16.07 | $6.55 | $22.62 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $10.44 | $0.00 | $10.44 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $15.19 | $6.75 | $21.94 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $20.25 | $0.00 | $20.25 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBO | $15.94 | $0.00 | $15.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $20.76 | $6.56 | $27.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $13.21 | $0.00 | $13.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $18.20 | $6.59 | $24.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $18.66 | $6.75 | $25.41 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.45 | $6.75 | $30.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $18.95 | $6.75 | $25.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROHAMMER | $17.03 | $0.00 | $17.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $18.63 | $6.75 | $25.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.44 | $6.75 | $29.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $12.80 | $0.00 | $12.80 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $16.77 | $6.75 | $23.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $19.49 | $6.75 | $26.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $16.96 | $6.75 | $23.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $16.49 | $0.00 | $16.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.11 | $0.00 | $13.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.71 | $6.40 | $22.11 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $19.26 | $6.40 | $25.66 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $14.39 | $0.00 | $14.39 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $18.00 | $6.40 | $24.40 Above median -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Dixon, NE — Highway 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 highway construction in Dixon, 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.