Highway Construction — Polk, Nebraska
WD NE20260032-15962-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK in Polk, Nebraska (construction type: highway) is $16.39/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $16.39/hr total package (WD NE20260032-15962-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.39 | $0.00 | $16.39 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.37 | $0.00 | $16.37 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.07 | $0.00 | $20.07 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $11.18 | $0.00 | $11.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $17.93 | $0.00 | $17.93 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.12 | $0.00 | $12.12 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $8.30 | $0.00 | $8.30 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL - FLAGGER AND CONE/BARREL SETTER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATING ENGINEERS | $12.74 | $0.00 | $12.74 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT | $14.09 | $0.00 | $14.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE LOADER COMBO | $13.58 | $0.00 | $13.58 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $11.41 | $0.00 | $11.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $16.01 | $0.00 | $16.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: COMPACTOR | $10.05 | $0.00 | $10.05 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $16.17 | $0.00 | $16.17 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DISTRIBUTOR | $14.37 | $0.00 | $14.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $15.77 | $0.00 | $15.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.63 | $0.00 | $16.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $14.64 | $0.00 | $14.64 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $17.90 | $0.00 | $17.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $13.02 | $0.00 | $13.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $15.23 | $0.00 | $15.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $12.35 | $0.00 | $12.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $12.45 | $0.00 | $12.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRENCHER | $32.18 | $19.75 | $51.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $14.20 | $0.00 | $14.20 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $13.97 | $0.00 | $13.97 Above median -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $11.97 | $0.00 | $11.97 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $13.25 | $0.00 | $13.25 Above median -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK | $14.20 | $0.00 | $14.20 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $13.47 | $0.00 | $13.47 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Polk, 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 Polk, 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.