Building Construction — Sarpy, Nebraska
WD NE20260059-16015-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Sarpy, Nebraska (construction type: building) is $34.80/hr base + $19.94/hr fringe = $54.74/hr total package (WD NE20260059-16015-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 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 |
| CARPENTER | $19.35 | $4.29 | $23.64 -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAULKER | $17.44 | $0.00 | $17.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.05 | $4.34 | $23.39 +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.40 | $20.89 | $67.29 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $20.66 | $5.74 | $26.40 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A. VACATION PAY: 8% FOR PERSONS WITH 5 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE, 6% FOR PERSONS WITH LESS THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID | $55.88 | $38.44 | $94.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $17.86 | $1.70 | $19.56 Bottom 10% -29% 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 |
| LABORER | $24.00 | $13.48 | $37.48 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.41 | $5.20 | $20.61 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.20 | $5.47 | $26.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.02 | $0.91 | $23.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.44 | $18.69 | $55.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $31.06 | $18.69 | $49.75 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.01 | $5.68 | $24.69 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $14.26 | $0.00 | $14.26 -34% 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 |
| ROOFER | $13.57 | $0.77 | $14.34 -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.65 | $19.87 | $59.52 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $43.79 | $28.35 | $72.14 Above median +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.34 | $3.22 | $18.56 Above median -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Sarpy, 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 Sarpy, 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.