Prevailing Wage for a Painter in Johnson County, Nebraska (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Painter (Residential construction) in Johnson County is $7.27 base + $0.00 fringe = $7.27 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Federal · NE20260026 | $7.27 | $0.00 | $7.27 |
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
- NE20260026
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NE20260026 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Painter on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $290.80 in base wages plus $0.00 in fringe = $290.80 gross for the week (Residential). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Painter in Adams Countyrate →Painter in Antelope Countyrate →Painter in Arthur Countyrate →Painter in Banner Countyrate →Painter in Blaine Countyrate →Painter in Boone Countyrate →Painter in Box Butte Countyrate →Painter in Boyd Countyrate →Bricklayer in Johnson Countyrate →Carpenter in Johnson Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Johnson Countyrate →Electrician in Johnson Countyrate →
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