Heavy Construction — Nye, Nevada
WD NV20260027-16028-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Nye, Nevada (construction type: heavy) is $57.69/hr base + $21.53/hr fringe = $79.22/hr total package (WD NV20260027-16028-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 36 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NV20260027-16028-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Nevada (NV)
County: Nye
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 36
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 | $57.69 | $21.53 | $79.22 Top 10% +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $40.26 | $0.00 | $40.26 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.02 | $13.40 | $51.42 +65% 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, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR) | $38.74 | $33.41 | $72.15 +214% 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 ( CONCRETE SAW; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE;) | $34.20 | $16.30 | $50.50 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER ( LANDSCAPE) | $38.53 | $33.41 | $71.94 Top 10% +213% 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 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $38.74 | $19.36 | $58.10 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION | $70.16 | $24.71 | $94.87 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $49.59 | $7.48 | $57.07 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $32.97 | $17.65 | $50.62 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $41.60 | $12.77 | $54.37 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 10 GRADESETTER, GRADE CHECKER | $50.28 | $30.38 | $80.66 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 11 POWER SHOVELS, CLAMSHELLS, DRAGLINES, BACKHOES, GRADALLS CU. YDS. M.R.C.) ASSISTANTS TO ENGINEER REQUIRED ON 120B, S | $50.71 | $30.38 | $81.09 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 11A POWER SHOVELS, CLAMSHELLS, DRAGLINES, BACKHOES AND GRADALLS {OVER SEVEN {ASSISTANT TO ENGINEER REQUIRED; AN ADDITIO | $52.35 | $30.38 | $82.73 +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 10 BACKHOE OPERATOR | $64.02 | $36.40 | $100.42 +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 12 BACKHOE OPERATOR; EXCAVATOR TRACK/RUBBER-TIRED | $64.19 | $36.40 | $100.59 +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 16 EXCAVATOR TRACK/RUBBER-TIRED | $64.52 | $36.40 | $100.92 +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 4 BACKHOE OPERATOR; EXCAVATOR TRACK/RUBBER-TIRED | $63.57 | $36.40 | $99.97 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE: GROUP 8 BACKHOE OPERATOR;; EXCAVATOR TRACK/RUBBER-TIRED | $64.29 | $36.40 | $100.69 +188% 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 | $31.77 | $4.16 | $35.93 Top 10% +23% 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 Nye, 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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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 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.