Prevailing Wage for a Operator in Washoe County, Nevada (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Operator (Building construction) in Washoe County is $53.61 base + $34.85 fringe = $88.46 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Washoe 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 · NV20260093 | $53.61 | $34.85 | $88.46 |
| Heavy | Federal · NV20260073 | $53.61 | $34.85 | $88.46 |
| Highway | Federal · NV20260110 | $53.61 | $34.85 | $88.46 |
| Residential | Federal · NV20260044 | $63.90 | $36.40 | $100.30 |
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
- NV20260093
- Modification
- #0
- Effective
- Jun 22, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination NV20260093 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Operator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $2,144.40 in base wages plus $1,394.00 in fringe = $3,538.40 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