Building Construction — Washoe, Nevada
WD NV20260040-17488-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Washoe, Nevada (construction type: building) is $52.36/hr base + $26.62/hr fringe = $78.98/hr total package (WD NV20260040-17488-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 46 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: NV20260040-17488-bld
Revision: 2
Construction Type: building
State: Nevada (NV)
County: Washoe
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 46
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 WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $52.36 | $26.62 | $78.98 Above median +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $42.85 | $17.02 | $59.87 Above median +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $48.50 | $23.04 | $71.54 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YE | $84.05 | $38.44 | $122.49 Top 10% +85% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 Top 10% +184% 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 - BRICK, 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 |
| PAINTER | $47.90 | $23.89 | $71.79 Top 10% +185% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $46.00 | $16.21 | $62.21 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $39.43 | $15.71 | $55.14 Above median +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $53.38 | $27.29 | $80.67 Above median +179% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $26.34 | $0.00 | $26.34 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 01 FORKLIFT - LESS THAN 5 TONS | $63.43 | $36.40 | $99.83 +185% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 02 FORKLIFT - 5 TONS OR MORE | $63.57 | $36.40 | $99.97 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 03 BOBCAT | $63.79 | $36.40 | $100.19 +186% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 04 | $63.90 | $36.40 | $100.30 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 05 PEDESTAL CRANE | $64.02 | $36.40 | $100.42 +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 06 | $64.19 | $36.40 | $100.59 Top 10% +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 07 HOIST - STIFF LEGS, GUY DERRICK, OR SIMILAR, 25 TONS TO 50 TONS; K-CRANE; POLAR CRANE; SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANE - 1 | $64.36 | $36.40 | $100.76 +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 08 | $64.52 | $36.40 | $100.92 Top 10% +188% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 09 OILER - OVER 200 TONS | $65.20 | $36.40 | $101.60 +190% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 10 | $65.36 | $36.40 | $101.76 Top 10% +191% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 12 | $65.99 | $36.40 | $102.39 Top 10% +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 15 HOIST - STIFF LEGS, GUY DERRICK, OR SIMILAR, 200 TONS TO 300 TONS.$ 67.36 36.40 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 13 HO | $65.99 | $36.40 | $102.39 +193% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 16 | $67.41 | $36.40 | $103.81 Top 10% +197% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 17 CRANE - 80 TONS TO 150 TONS | $67.91 | $36.40 | $104.31 +198% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 18 TOWER CRANE; HOIST - STIFF LEGS, GUY DERRICK, OR SIMILAR, GREATER THAN 300 TONS | $68.36 | $36.40 | $104.76 +199% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 19 CRANE - 150 TONS TO 200 TONS | $69.94 | $36.40 | $106.34 +204% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 20 CRANE - 200 TONS TO 250 TONS | $70.55 | $36.40 | $106.95 +206% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 21 CRANE - 250 TONS TO 300 TONS | $71.16 | $36.40 | $107.56 +207% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 22 CRANE - 300 TONS TO 350 TONS | $71.92 | $36.40 | $108.32 +210% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 23 CRANE - OVER 350 TONS | $72.38 | $36.40 | $108.78 +211% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOADER: GROUP 08 UP TO AND INCLUDING 2.5 CY | $49.61 | $30.38 | $79.99 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOADER: GROUP 10 OVER 2.5 CY, UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 CY | $50.28 | $30.38 | $80.66 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOADER: GROUP 11 OVER 4 CY, UP TO AND INCLUDING 12 CY | $50.71 | $30.38 | $81.09 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOADER: GROUP 11A OVER 12 CY | $52.35 | $30.38 | $82.73 +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $49.65 | $22.19 | $71.84 Top 10% +204% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $47.51 | $29.38 | $76.89 Above median +236% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $31.05 | $12.82 | $43.87 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $37.86 | $15.96 | $53.82 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $37.21 | $33.41 | $70.62 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washoe, 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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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 building construction in Washoe, 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.