Heavy Construction — Elko, Nevada
WD NV20260015-17244-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Elko, Nevada (construction type: heavy) is $46.50/hr base + $17.92/hr fringe = $64.42/hr total package (WD NV20260015-17244-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 27 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 | $40.41 | $0.00 | $40.41 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $39.09 | $14.29 | $53.38 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $48.02 | $27.10 | $75.12 Top 10% +148% 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 ( COMMON OR GENERAL) | $33.95 | $16.30 | $50.25 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE;) | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 +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 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $25.85 | $19.54 | $45.39 Above median +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $31.57 | $7.71 | $39.28 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $46.23 | $9.73 | $55.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $32.94 | $17.60 | $50.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $36.86 | $16.77 | $53.63 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 10A GRADER/BLADE | $50.47 | $30.38 | $80.85 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 10A BACKHOE; BACKHOE | $50.47 | $30.38 | $80.85 +131% 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 07 SCREED/SCREEDMAN | $49.02 | $30.38 | $79.40 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 08 LOADER | $49.61 | $30.38 | $79.99 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $31.50 | $4.16 | $35.66 Top 10% +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $16.64 | $4.16 | $20.80 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Elko, 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.
| 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 heavy construction in Elko, 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.