Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Wayne County, Nebraska (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Wayne County is $21.82 base + $2.22 fringe = $24.04 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Wayne 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 · NE20260078 | $21.82 | $2.22 | $24.04 |
| Heavy | Federal · NE20260046 | $19.47 | $4.07 | $23.54 |
| Highway | Federal · NE20260033 | $32.18 | $19.75 | $51.93 |
| Residential | Federal · NE20260015 | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 |
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
- NE20260078
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NE20260078 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $872.80 in base wages plus $88.80 in fringe = $961.60 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
Operator in Adams Countyrate →Operator in Antelope Countyrate →Operator in Arthur Countyrate →Operator in Banner Countyrate →Operator in Blaine Countyrate →Operator in Boone Countyrate →Operator in Box Butte Countyrate →Operator in Boyd Countyrate →Boilermaker in Wayne Countyrate →Bricklayer in Wayne Countyrate →Carpenter in Wayne Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Wayne 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