Prevailing Wage for a Carpenter in Adams County, Nebraska (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Carpenter (Building construction) in Adams County is $17.53 base + $2.21 fringe = $19.74 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Adams County. Nebraska also sets its own prevailing wage (NE DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the NE rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · NE20260064 | $17.53 | $2.21 | $19.74 |
| Heavy | Federal · NE20260034 | $22.02 | $2.68 | $24.70 |
| Highway | Federal · NE20260031 | $17.16 | $0.00 | $17.16 |
| Residential | Federal · NE20260005 | $9.35 | $0.00 | $9.35 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Nebraska (they govern federally funded work); the NE state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Nebraska's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- NE20260064
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NE20260064 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Carpenter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $701.20 in base wages plus $88.40 in fringe = $789.60 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team