Residential Construction — Douglas, Nebraska
WD NE20260003-16005-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Douglas, Nebraska (construction type: residential) is $34.80/hr base + $19.94/hr fringe = $54.74/hr total package (WD NE20260003-16005-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $34.80 | $19.94 | $54.74 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.42 | $18.66 | $52.08 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.85 | $14.74 | $41.59 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL | $13.57 | $2.10 | $15.67 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL | $8.64 | $0.00 | $8.64 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.29 | $12.13 | $39.42 +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (SOUND AND VOICE TRANSMISSION, TRANSFERENCE SYSTEMS; TELEVISION AND VIDEO SYSTEMS; SECURITY SYSTEMS; COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS THAT TRANSMIT O | $31.37 | $14.45 | $45.82 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR | $11.21 | $0.00 | $11.21 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $13.00 | $2.00 | $15.00 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GENERAL | $10.41 | $1.80 | $12.21 Top 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: MASON TENDER | $10.59 | $1.80 | $12.39 Top 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -54% 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $13.49 | $0.00 | $13.49 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $11.89 | $1.34 | $13.23 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $10.27 | $0.00 | $10.27 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Douglas, 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 Douglas, 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.