Heavy Construction — Thomas, Nebraska
WD NE20260048-15969-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Thomas, Nebraska (construction type: heavy) is $23.58/hr base + $2.48/hr fringe = $26.06/hr total package (WD NE20260048-15969-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 13 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 | $23.58 | $2.48 | $26.06 +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $19.26 | $3.39 | $22.65 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE 1: 0 TO 35 MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN LINCOLN FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SCAFFOLDS, HANGING SCAFFOLDS, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR LADDERS, E | $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 FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SCAFFOLDS, HANGING SCAFFOLDS, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR LADDERS | $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 FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SCAFFOLDS, HANGING SCAFFOLDS, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR LADDERS | $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 FOOTNOTE: WORK ON SCAFFOLDS, HANGING SCAFFOLDS, BOATSWAINS CHAIRS OR LADDER | $36.00 | $18.99 | $54.99 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.82 | $2.79 | $19.61 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.11 | $1.34 | $18.45 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $19.74 | $2.32 | $22.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.00 | $4.73 | $29.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $15.95 | $3.04 | $18.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $15.68 | $0.92 | $16.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $14.89 | $2.06 | $16.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Thomas, NE — Heavy 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.
Other Construction Types in Thomas
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Thomas, 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.