Building Construction — Thayer, Nebraska
WD NE20260081-15968-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Thayer, Nebraska (construction type: building) is $34.80/hr base + $19.94/hr fringe = $54.74/hr total package (WD NE20260081-15968-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $34.80 | $19.94 | $54.74 Above median +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $16.10 | $1.46 | $17.56 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.54 | $1.41 | $18.95 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.00 | $18.88 | $53.88 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 2: 36 TO 50 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.30 | $18.91 | $54.21 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 3: 51 TO 75 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $35.60 | $18.94 | $54.54 Top 10% +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 4: 76 MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 Top 10% +91% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $22.96 | $4.50 | $27.46 -8% 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 | $14.54 | $3.63 | $18.17 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.82 | $2.22 | $24.04 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $16.58 | $0.94 | $17.52 Above median | $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: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $44.26 | $16.90 | $61.16 Bottom 10% +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $46.25 | $21.10 | $67.35 Top 10% +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.52 | $0.65 | $15.17 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $36.73 | $18.09 | $54.82 +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $39.65 | $19.87 | $59.52 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM | $14.56 | $1.68 | $16.24 Top 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Thayer, 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 Thayer, 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.