Heavy Construction — Carson City, Nevada
WD NV20260023-17479-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Carson City, Nevada (construction type: heavy) is $46.50/hr base + $17.92/hr fringe = $64.42/hr total package (WD NV20260023-17479-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 32 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NV20260023-17479-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Nevada (NV)
County: Carson City
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 32
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 | $46.50 | $17.92 | $64.42 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $43.06 | $13.69 | $56.75 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEPTH OF 60' MAXIMUM); RUBBER-TIRED SCRAPER OPERATOR | $63.90 | $36.40 | $100.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN () | $58.83 | $27.63 | $86.46 +177% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $46.20 | $34.30 | $80.50 Top 10% +166% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( ASPHALT RAKER; PIPELAYER) | $34.45 | $16.30 | $50.75 +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( ASPHALT SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR; CONCRETE SAW; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE;) | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( COMMON OR GENERAL; CONES/ BARRICADES/ BARRELS-SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER) | $33.95 | $16.30 | $50.25 +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( FLAGGER) | $32.08 | $16.30 | $48.38 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $32.26 | $17.65 | $49.91 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $34.41 | $0.00 | $34.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $36.66 | $12.22 | $48.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $26.77 | $9.57 | $36.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $33.37 | $17.25 | $50.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $29.57 | $0.00 | $29.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.50 | $19.69 | $48.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ( MECHANIC AND BACKHOE LOADER COMBO) | $49.93 | $30.38 | $80.31 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 07 WELDER | $51.02 | $36.40 | $87.42 +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 12 RUBBER-TIRED SELF-LOADING SCRAPER OPERATOR (PADDLE-WHEEL-AUGER TYPE SELF-LOADING - TWO OR MORE UNITS) | $64.19 | $36.40 | $100.59 +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 12 CRANE OPERATOR | $65.99 | $36.40 | $102.39 Top 10% +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 16 CRANE OPERATOR | $67.41 | $36.40 | $103.81 Top 10% +197% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 17 CRANE OPERATOR | $67.91 | $36.40 | $104.31 Top 10% +198% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 19 CRANE OPERATOR | $69.94 | $36.40 | $106.34 Top 10% +204% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 20 CRANE OPERATOR | $70.55 | $36.40 | $106.95 Top 10% +206% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 21 CRANE OPERATOR | $71.16 | $36.40 | $107.56 Top 10% +207% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 22 CRANE OPERATOR | $71.92 | $36.40 | $108.32 Top 10% +210% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRANE: GROUP 23 CRANE OPERATOR | $72.38 | $36.40 | $108.78 Top 10% +211% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 01 OILER | $60.84 | $36.40 | $97.24 +178% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 04 SCREED OPERATOR; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR; DRILLING MACHINE OPERATOR, SMALL AUGER TYPES | $63.57 | $36.40 | $99.97 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 06 DRILLER | $63.79 | $36.40 | $100.19 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.28 | $0.00 | $22.28 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Carson City, NV — 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.
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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 heavy construction in Carson City, Nevada.
- 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.