Building Construction — Nye, Nevada
WD NV20260002-16028-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS/INSULATOR WORKER: MECHANIC ZONE PAY: $0.00 ZONE PAY: $4.00 ZONE PAY: $5.00 ZONE PAY: $7.00 ZONE PAY: $8.00 in Nye, Nevada (construction type: building) is $62.85/hr base + $26.75/hr fringe = $89.60/hr total package (WD NV20260002-16028-bld, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS/INSULATOR WORKER: MECHANIC ZONE PAY: $0.00 ZONE PAY: $4.00 ZONE PAY: $5.00 ZONE PAY: $7.00 ZONE PAY: $8.00 | $62.85 | $26.75 | $89.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER: BLACKSMITH ZONE PAY ZONE A - LAS VEGAS $0.00 ZONE B - MERCURY & FORWARD AREAS $2.00 ZONE C - NTTR $2.50 | $49.66 | $31.50 | $81.16 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1: FREE ZONE 0-40 MILES $0.00 ZONE 2: 41-50 MILES - $3.75 ZONE 3: 51-70 MILES - $5.00 ZONE 4: OVER 71 MILES - $10.00 | $52.44 | $18.79 | $71.23 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER ZONE PAY: ZONE A: LAS VEGAS - FREE ZONE ZONE B: MERCURY, FORWARD & NTTR AREAS - $4.25 | $64.37 | $28.81 | $93.18 +211% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAULKER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1: FREE ZONE 0-40 MILES $0.00 ZONE 2: 41-50 MILES - $3.75 ZONE 3: 51-70 MILES - $5.00 ZONE 4: OVER 71 MILES - $10.00 | $52.79 | $20.89 | $73.68 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CAULKER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1: FREE ZONE 0-40 MILES $0.00 ZONE 2: 41-50 MILES - $3.75 ZONE 3: 51-70 MILES - $5.00 ZONE 4: OVER 71 MILES - $10.00 | $54.16 | $27.84 | $82.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON ZONE PAY ZONE A - LAS VEGAS - NO PAY ZONE ZONE B - MERCURY AND FORWARD AREAS-$5.00 ZONE C - NTTR-$5.50 | $62.85 | $26.75 | $89.60 +208% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE PAY ZONE A: 1-25 MILES - $0.00 ZONE B: 25-55 MILES - $7.00 ZONE C: OVER 55 MILES NNSS - $7.00 ZONE D: NTTR - $7.50 | $62.85 | $26.75 | $89.60 Above median +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE PAY ZONE A: 1-25 MILES - $0.00 ZONE B: 25-55 MILES - $7.00 ZONE C: OVER 55 MILES NNSS - $7.00 ZONE D: NTTR - $7.50 | $39.74 | $12.42 | $52.16 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN ZONE PAY ZONE A: 1-25 MILES - $0.00 ZONE B: 25-55 MILES - $7.00 ZONE C: OVER 55 MILES NNSS - $7.00 ZONE D: NTTR - $7.50 | $66.73 | $30.01 | $96.74 Top 10% +210% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER ZONE PAY- NNSS $5.50 NTTR $5.50 | $56.69 | $28.62 | $85.31 +182% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 1 BUILDING/OFFICE CLEANUP: CESSPOOL DIGGER & INSTALLER; DRINKING WATER; FENCE BUILDER; FINE GRADER, HIGHWAY & STREET; FLAGPERSON; GAS & | $41.13 | $27.22 | $68.35 +198% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 2 ASPHALT RAKER, IRONER, SPREADER; BUGGYMOBILE MAN; CEMENT DUMPER; CONCRETE CORE CUTTER, SAWMAN AND CEMENT GRINDING OPERATOR; CONCRETE C | $41.39 | $27.22 | $68.61 +199% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GROUP 3 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT; HAZARDOUS WASTE; LEAD ABATEMENT; MICROBIAL REMEDIATION WHICH INCLUDES HANTAVIRUS; PETROCHEMICAL HANDLER; RADIATION | $41.57 | $27.22 | $68.79 +199% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ZONE PAY: MERCURY, FORWARD AREAS & NTTR $5.00 FOOT NOTE: SAVINGS ACCOUNT OF $4.22 SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE BASE RATE | $64.37 | $28.81 | $93.18 +306% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, MINER-TUNNEL HARDROCK ZONE PAY: MERCURY, FORWARD AREAS & NTTR $5.00 FOOT NOTE: SAVINGS ACCOUNT OF $4.22 SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE BASE RATE | $52.14 | $24.18 | $76.32 +232% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, SHAFT, RAISE, STOPE MINER ZONE PAY: MERCURY, FORWARD AREAS & NTTR $5.00 FOOT NOTE: SAVINGS ACCOUNT OF $4.22 SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE BASE RATE | $52.14 | $24.18 | $76.32 +232% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION, LINEMAN ZONE PAY - NNSS $5.00 LINE CONSTRUCTION, GROUNDMAN ZONE PAY - NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00 | $47.69 | $27.27 | $74.96 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION, LINEMAN ZONE PAY - NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00 | $46.69 | $27.27 | $73.96 +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MERCURY $7.50 FORWARD AREAS $11.25 PAINTER ZONE PAY- NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00 | $51.79 | $24.18 | $75.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILES | $43.86 | $28.37 | $72.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILES | $43.69 | $28.37 | $72.06 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT ZONE PAY: ZONE A: LAS VEGAS- FREE ZONE ZONE B: MERCURY, FORWARD & NTTR AREAS-$4.25 | $43.27 | $29.66 | $72.93 +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR; TRACTOR LOADER OPERATOR,; TRACTOR OPERATOR; TRAVELING PIPE WRAPPING, CLEANING AND BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR; TUNN | $57.74 | $34.00 | $91.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, FLOORCOVERER, CARPET, LINOLEUM AND TILE GLAZIER ZONE PAY- NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00..$ 52.79 20.89 LINE CONSTRUCTION | $49.74 | $18.79 | $68.53 +172% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER, SPRAY AND PAPERHANGER SIGN ZONE PAY- NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00 | $46.44 | $27.27 | $73.71 +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER: INCLUDING INERT GAS WELDER ZONE PAY: MERCURY $7.50 FORWARD AREAS $11.25 NTTR $11.25 | $52.40 | $24.18 | $76.58 +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER ZONE PAY ZONE A - LAS VEGAS - NO PAY ZONE ZONE B - MERCURY AND FORWARD AREAS-$5.00 ZONE C - NTTR-$5.50 | $55.06 | $37.26 | $92.32 Top 10% +286% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER ZONE PAY ZONE A - LAS VEGAS - NO PAY ZONE ZONE B - MERCURY AND FORWARD AREAS-$5.00 ZONE C - NTTR-$5.50 | $42.03 | $28.05 | $70.08 Bottom 10% +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDLING LEAD BURNER ZONE PAY: MERCURY $7.50 FORWARD AREAS $11.25 NTTR $11.25 | $67.19 | $19.88 | $87.07 +201% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 AIR COMPRESSOR, PUMP OR GENERATOR OPERATOR; BLADE OPERATOR, ENGINEER-OILER AND SIGNALMAN; RAIL MOUNTED JLG; ROTARY DR | $53.79 | $34.00 | $87.79 +151% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 CONCRETE MIXER OPERATOR; CONVEYOR AND BELTMAN; FIREMAN; GENERATOR PUMP OR COMPRESSOR OPERATOR; GENERATOR, PUMP OR COM | $54.74 | $34.00 | $88.74 +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 A-FRAME OR WINCH TRUCK OPERATOR; BOBCAT OR SIMILAR TYPE; DERRICKMAN; DINKY LOCOMOTIVE OR TUNNEL MOTOR OPERATOR; ELEVA | $55.03 | $34.00 | $89.03 Bottom 10% +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 ASPHALT PLANT FIREMAN; BORING MACHINE OPERATOR; BORING SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC TRACKING LOCATOR; BOXMAN OR MIXER BOX OPERA | $56.52 | $34.00 | $90.52 +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 ASPHALT OR CONCRETE SPREADING MECHANICAL TAMPING OR FINISHING MACHINE OPERATOR-ROLLER, SOIL CEMENT, ASPHALT FINISH; A | $57.62 | $34.00 | $91.62 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 7 HEAVY DUTY REPAIRMAN; HEAVY DUTY WELDER; LIGHT DUTY REPAIRMAN. ZONE PAY ZONE B - $4.50 ZONE C - $4.50 | $57.99 | $34.00 | $91.99 +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 8 EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE OR SIMILAR. ZONE PAY ZONE B - $4.50 ZONE C - $4.50 | $58.92 | $34.00 | $92.92 +166% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 9 COMBINATION HEAVY DUTY REPAIRMAN AND WELDER; RUBBER-TIRED ANYTANDEM, MULTIPLE ENGINE EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $58.74 | $34.00 | $92.74 +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| REFRIGERATION MECHANIC ZONE PAY: MERCURY $7.50 FORWARD AREAS $11.25 NTTR $11.25 | $61.22 | $28.70 | $89.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER ZONE PAY: NNSS $5.50 NTTR $5.50 | $62.08 | $31.99 | $94.07 +311% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER ZONE PAY: NNSS $5.50 PAINTER, TAPER, FLUSHER AND DETAILER ZONE PAY- NNSS $5.00 NTTR $5.00 | $62.08 | $31.99 | $94.07 +311% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER ZONE PAY ZONE A: LAS VEGAS - $0.00 ZONE B: NNSS - $4.50 ZONE C: NTTR - $4.50 | $44.31 | $28.96 | $73.27 +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1: FREE ZONE 0-40 MILES $0.00 ZONE 2: 41-50 MILES - $3.75 ZONE 3: 51-70 MILES - $5.00 ZONE 4: OVER 71 MILES - $10.00.$ 52 | $37.07 | $14.74 | $51.81 +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1: FREE ZONE 0-40 MILES $0.00 ZONE 2: 41-50 MILES - $3.75 ZONE 3: 51-70 MILES - $5.00 ZONE 4: OVER 71 MILES - $10.00 | $69.43 | $38.44 | $107.87 Top 10% +285% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 3 EXTRA HEAVY DUTY DRIVER, FORKLIFT DRIVER. ZONE PAY ZONE 1: $2.00 1-20 MILES ZONE 2: $2.50 20-40 MILES ZONE 3: $3.50 40-60 MILES | $44.06 | $28.37 | $72.43 +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 4 BOOTMAN, OFF-ROAD AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT DRIVER ZONE PAY ZONE 1: $2.00 1-20 MILES ZONE 2: $2.50 20-40 MILES ZONE 3: $3.50 40-60 M | $44.78 | $28.37 | $73.15 +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5 TIREMAN ZONE PAY ZONE 1: $2.00 1-20 MILES ZONE 2: $2.50 20-40 MILES ZONE 3: $3.50 40-60 MILES ZONE 4: $6.00 OVER 60 MILES | $44.26 | $28.37 | $72.63 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Nye, NV — 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.
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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 Nye, 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.