Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Douglas County, Nevada (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Douglas County is $36.25 base + $17.58 fringe = $53.83 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Douglas County. Nevada also sets its own prevailing wage (NV DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the NV rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · NV20260078 | $36.25 | $17.58 | $53.83 |
| Heavy | Federal · NV20260068 | $36.25 | $17.58 | $53.83 |
| Highway | Federal · NV20260095 | $36.25 | $17.58 | $53.83 |
| Residential | Federal · NV20260045 | $11.67 | $0.00 | $11.67 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Nevada (they govern federally funded work); the NV 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 → Nevada's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- NV20260078
- Modification
- #0
- Effective
- Jun 22, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NV20260078 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,450.00 in base wages plus $703.20 in fringe = $2,153.20 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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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