Residential Construction — Lancaster, Nebraska
WD NE20260002-16008-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC in Lancaster, Nebraska (construction type: residential) is $8.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $8.00/hr total package (WD NE20260002-16008-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $8.30 | $0.00 | $8.30 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/FINISHER | $8.56 | $0.00 | $8.56 Above median -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL WORK | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL WORK | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL WORK | $7.57 | $0.00 | $7.57 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $7.93 | $0.00 | $7.93 Bottom 10% -73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSULATOR | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Above median -66% 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 | $7.57 | $0.00 | $7.57 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -70% 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 | $9.18 | $0.00 | $9.18 Above median -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $8.98 | $0.00 | $8.98 Above median -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $8.17 | $0.00 | $8.17 Above median -70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $9.12 | $0.00 | $9.12 -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GRADER | $9.93 | $0.00 | $9.93 Above median -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Above median -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.73 | $0.00 | $7.73 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $8.59 | $0.00 | $8.59 Bottom 10% -69% 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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.