Highway Construction — Carson City, Nevada
WD NV20260057-17479-hwy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Carson City, Nevada (construction type: highway) is $46.50/hr base + $17.92/hr fringe = $64.42/hr total package (WD NV20260057-17479-hwy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 30 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 | $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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $58.48 | $27.62 | $86.10 Top 10% +176% 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 | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 Top 10% +184% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $34.45 | $16.30 | $50.75 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.30 | $12.35 | $39.65 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: JACKHAMMER | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $34.45 | $16.30 | $50.75 Top 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $50.47 | $30.38 | $80.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $47.56 | $30.38 | $77.94 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $65.66 | $36.40 | $102.06 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $64.52 | $36.40 | $100.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $63.79 | $36.40 | $100.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $64.02 | $36.40 | $100.42 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $60.84 | $36.40 | $97.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $50.71 | $30.38 | $81.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $50.71 | $30.38 | $81.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $50.28 | $30.38 | $80.66 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $50.28 | $30.38 | $80.66 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $46.76 | $30.38 | $77.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $50.71 | $30.38 | $81.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $60.39 | $30.38 | $90.77 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $63.90 | $36.40 | $100.30 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $50.37 | $0.00 | $50.37 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $32.08 | $16.30 | $48.38 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $36.70 | $16.30 | $53.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $27.14 | $0.00 | $27.14 Above median -7% 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 — 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 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.