Prevailing Wages in Thomas County, Nebraska
Prevailing wages in Thomas 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 $16.31, and among the 24 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.94. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Boilermaker in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $82.05
Base Rate: $48.48 | Fringe: $33.57
#federal – Bricklayer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $46.23
Base Rate: $29.75 | Fringe: $16.48
#federal – Carpenter in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.37
Base Rate: $16.42 | Fringe: $1.95
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $18.83
Base Rate: $17.52 | Fringe: $1.31
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $51.42
Base Rate: $32.14 | Fringe: $19.28
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $10.24
Base Rate: $10.24
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender, Brick & Hod) in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $37.48
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $13.48
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $20.24 | Fringe: $2.84
#federal – Operator: Loader in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $17.52
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $0.94
#federal – Pipefitter in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $67.35
Base Rate: $46.25 | Fringe: $21.10
#federal – Plumber in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $61.16
Base Rate: $44.26 | Fringe: $16.90
#federal – Roofer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $14.92
Base Rate: $14.27 | Fringe: $0.65
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation) in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $59.52
Base Rate: $39.65 | Fringe: $19.87
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump, Lowboy and Tandem in Thomas County, Nebraska – Building
Total Wage: $16.24
Base Rate: $14.56 | Fringe: $1.68
#federal – Carpenter in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.06
Base Rate: $23.58 | Fringe: $2.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.65
Base Rate: $19.26 | Fringe: $3.39
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.61
Base Rate: $16.82 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.45
Base Rate: $17.11 | Fringe: $1.34
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.06
Base Rate: $19.74 | Fringe: $2.32
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $29.73
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $4.73
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $15.95 | Fringe: $3.04
#federal – Operator: Loader in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.60
Base Rate: $15.68 | Fringe: $0.92
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Thomas County, Nebraska – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.95
Base Rate: $14.89 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $16.39
Base Rate: $16.39
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.66
Base Rate: $13.66
#federal – Electrician in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $19.84
Base Rate: $19.84
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $17.93
Base Rate: $17.93
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $8.30
Base Rate: $8.30
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.02
Base Rate: $10.02
#federal – Operating Engineers: (Skid Loader) in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.17
Base Rate: $11.17
#federal – Operator: Asphalt Plant in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.07
Base Rate: $14.07
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.04
Base Rate: $14.04
#federal – Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.92
Base Rate: $10.92
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.16
Base Rate: $14.16
#federal – Operator: Compactor in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $10.05
Base Rate: $10.05
#federal – Operator: Concrete Saw in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.88
Base Rate: $12.88
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $15.46
Base Rate: $15.46
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $12.80
Base Rate: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Scraper in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.57
Base Rate: $13.57
#federal – Operator: Trencher in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $51.93
Base Rate: $32.18 | Fringe: $19.75
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Concrete Texture Cure Machine) in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $11.11
Base Rate: $11.11
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: (Distributor) in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.00
Base Rate: $14.00
#federal – Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $14.36
Base Rate: $14.36
#federal – Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $13.25
Base Rate: $13.25
#federal – Truck Driver: Water Truck in Thomas County, Nebraska – Highway
Total Wage: $23.75
Base Rate: $18.78 | Fringe: $4.97
#federal – Bricklayer in Thomas County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $13.05
Base Rate: $13.05
#federal – Carpenter in Thomas County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Thomas County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.38
Base Rate: $7.38
#federal – Drywall Rocker in Thomas County, Nebraska – Residential
Total Wage: $7.25
Base Rate: $7.25
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Thomas 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 Thomas County, Nebraska runs from $7.25 to $82.05 per hour, median $16.31. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Thomas 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 Thomas 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.