Prevailing Wages in Seward County, Nebraska
Prevailing wages in Seward County, Nebraska run $7.25 to $94.32 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 $20.45, and among the 30 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.58. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Bricklayer in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $24.44
Base Rate: $24.44
#federal – Carpenter in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $20.26
Base Rate: $18.48 | Fringe: $1.78
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiing Installation) in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $33.42 | Fringe: $18.66
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $17.83
Base Rate: $15.77 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Electrician: Alarm Installation in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.80
Base Rate: $19.68 | Fringe: $4.12
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring) in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $24.99
Base Rate: $20.15 | Fringe: $4.84
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Footnote: a. Vacation Pay: 8% for Persons With 5 or More Years of Service, 6% for Persons With Less Than 5 Years of Service. B. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $94.32
Base Rate: $55.88 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Form Worker in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $17.03
Base Rate: $14.97 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $61.30
Base Rate: $39.00 | Fringe: $22.30
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $12.11
Base Rate: $12.11
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender, Brick & Hod) in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $37.48
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $25.61
Base Rate: $20.68 | Fringe: $4.93
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.82
Base Rate: $21.72 | Fringe: $2.10
#federal – Operator: Crane in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $55.13
Base Rate: $36.44 | Fringe: $18.69
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $49.75
Base Rate: $31.06 | Fringe: $18.69
#federal – Operator: Loader in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.27
Base Rate: $19.27 | Fringe: $4.00
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $14.26
Base Rate: $14.26
#federal – Pipefitter: Including HVAC Pipe Installation in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $67.35
Base Rate: $46.25 | Fringe: $21.10
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $28.92
Base Rate: $22.92 | Fringe: $6.00
#federal – Roofer in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $14.34
Base Rate: $13.57 | Fringe: $0.77
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes Installation of HVAC Duct) in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $59.52
Base Rate: $39.65 | Fringe: $19.87
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $28.19
Base Rate: $21.89 | Fringe: $6.30
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Seward County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $16.58
Base Rate: $14.09 | Fringe: $2.49
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.72
Base Rate: $16.72
#federal – Form Worker in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.33
Base Rate: $17.59 | Fringe: $5.74
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.34
Base Rate: $13.11 | Fringe: $3.23
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.93
Base Rate: $16.33 | Fringe: $5.60
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.02
Base Rate: $19.43 | Fringe: $3.59
#federal – Operator: Crane in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.56
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $5.56
#federal – Operator: Loader in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.65
Base Rate: $17.67 | Fringe: $2.98
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes Dump and Tandem Truck in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.22
Base Rate: $13.62 | Fringe: $2.60
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Seward County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $28.89
Base Rate: $21.49 | Fringe: $7.40
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Form Work) in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $18.51
Base Rate: $18.51
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $19.35
Base Rate: $19.35
#federal – Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind) in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $22.62
Base Rate: $16.07 | Fringe: $6.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender (Cement/Concrete) in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.44
Base Rate: $10.44
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Spreader in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $18.74
Base Rate: $18.74
#federal – Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $15.94
Base Rate: $15.94
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.43
Base Rate: $11.43
#federal – Operator: Compactor in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.36
Base Rate: $13.36
#federal – Operator: Crane in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $22.38
Base Rate: $22.38
#federal – Operator: Hydrohammer in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $17.03
Base Rate: $17.03
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $19.58
Base Rate: $19.58
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.80
Base Rate: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $16.21
Base Rate: $16.21
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $15.93
Base Rate: $15.93
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Seward County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $24.40
Base Rate: $18.00 | Fringe: $6.40
#federal – Bricklayer in Seward County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $10.83
Base Rate: $10.83
#federal – Carpenter in Seward County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $8.08
Base Rate: $8.08
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Seward County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Seward 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 Seward County, Nebraska runs from $7.25 to $94.32 per hour, median $20.45. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Seward 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 Seward 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.