Prevailing Wages in Dawes County, Nebraska
Prevailing wages in Dawes County, Nebraska run $7.25 to $82.05 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $14.26, and among the 20 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.63. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $82.05
Base Rate: $48.48 | Fringe: $33.57
#federal – Bricklayer in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $46.23
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $16.48
#federal – Carpenter in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.37
Base Rate: $16.42 | Fringe: $1.95
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $10.24
Base Rate: $10.24
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender, Brick & Hod) in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $37.48
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $20.24 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Operator: Loader in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Roofer in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $14.92
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump, Lowboy and Tandem in Dawes County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $14.56 | Fringe: $1.68
#federal – Carpenter in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.06
Base Rate: $23.58 | Fringe: $2.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.65
Base Rate: $19.26 | Fringe: $3.39
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $16.82 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.45
Base Rate: $17.11 | Fringe: $1.34
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.06
Base Rate: $19.74 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.73
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $4.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $15.95 | Fringe: $3.04
#federal – Operator: Loader in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.92
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Dawes County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.95
Base Rate: $14.89 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $16.39
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.66
Base Rate: $13.66
#federal – Electrician in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $17.93
Base Rate: $17.93
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $8.30
Base Rate: $8.30
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.02
Base Rate: $10.02
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Skid Loader) in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.17
Base Rate: $11.17
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.04
Base Rate: $14.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $10.92
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.16
Base Rate: $14.16
#federal – Operator: Compactor in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.05
Base Rate: $10.05
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.46
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.80
Base Rate: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $13.57
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $51.93
Base Rate: $32.18 | Fringe: $19.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Concrete Texture Cure Machine) in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.11
Base Rate: $11.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Distributor) in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.36
Base Rate: $14.36
#federal – Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.25
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Dawes County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $23.75
Base Rate: $18.78 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Carpenter in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $9.32
Base Rate: $9.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $9.00
Base Rate: $9.00
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $10.00
Base Rate: $10.00
#federal – Glazier in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (Air Tool Operator) in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: General in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Painter in Dawes County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $9.00
Base Rate: $9.00
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Dawes County, Nebraska?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Dawes County, Nebraska runs from $7.25 to $82.05 per hour, median $14.26. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Dawes County, Nebraska?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Dawes County, Nebraska rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 28, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.