Prevailing Wages in Dawson County, Nebraska
Prevailing wages in Dawson 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 Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $82.05
Base Rate: $48.48 | Fringe: $33.57
#federal – Bricklayer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $46.23
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $16.48
#federal – Carpenter in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.37
Base Rate: $16.42 | Fringe: $1.95
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $10.24
Base Rate: $10.24
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender, Brick & Hod) in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $37.48
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $20.24 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Operator: Loader in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Roofer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $14.92
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump, Lowboy and Tandem in Dawson County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $14.56 | Fringe: $1.68
#federal – Carpenter in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.06
Base Rate: $23.58 | Fringe: $2.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.65
Base Rate: $19.26 | Fringe: $3.39
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $16.82 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.45
Base Rate: $17.11 | Fringe: $1.34
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.06
Base Rate: $19.74 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.73
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $4.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $15.95 | Fringe: $3.04
#federal – Operator: Loader in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.92
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Dawson County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.95
Base Rate: $14.89 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $16.39
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.66
Base Rate: $13.66
#federal – Electrician in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $17.93
Base Rate: $17.93
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $8.30
Base Rate: $8.30
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.02
Base Rate: $10.02
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Skid Loader) in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.17
Base Rate: $11.17
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.04
Base Rate: $14.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $10.92
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.16
Base Rate: $14.16
#federal – Operator: Compactor in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.05
Base Rate: $10.05
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.46
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.80
Base Rate: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $13.57
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $51.93
Base Rate: $32.18 | Fringe: $19.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Concrete Texture Cure Machine) in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.11
Base Rate: $11.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Distributor) in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.36
Base Rate: $14.36
#federal – Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.25
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Dawson County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $23.75
Base Rate: $18.78 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Bricklayer in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $10.98
Base Rate: $10.98
#federal – Carpenter in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.49
Base Rate: $7.49
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Electrician in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Floor Layer: Carpet in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $8.50
Base Rate: $8.50
#federal – Glazier in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Insulator in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Laborers: (Laborer) in Dawson County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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.