Prevailing wage rates in Saunders County, Nebraska

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Saunders County, Nebraska (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Saunders County, Nebraska.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination NE20260010, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$9.76$0.00$9.76
Power Equipment Operators: Loader$12.00$1.37$13.37
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$8.00$0.00$8.00
Electrician$12.87$0.00$12.87
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$8.53$0.00$8.53
Carpenter$10.15$0.00$10.15

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination NE20260027, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Saunders County - East Of Highway 109 And North Of Alternate Highway 30))$46.40$20.89$67.29
Main Post Office In Lincoln] Footnote: Work On Scaffolds, Hanging Scaffolds, Boatswains Chairs Or Ladders, Etc., In Any Area Where The Worker Is In A Position To Fall 40 Ft. Or More, Or Where Objects Above The Worker Can Fall 40 Ft. Or More: To Be Paid One And One-Half Times The Straight- Time Rate Of Pay$36.00$18.99$54.99
Post Office In Lincoln] Footnote: Work On Scaffolds, Hanging Scaffolds, Boatswains Chairs Or Ladders, Etc., In Any Area Where The Worker Is In A Position To Fall 40 Ft. Or More, Or Where Objects Above The Worker Can Fall 40 Ft. Or More: To Be Paid One And One-Half Times The Straight- Time Rate Of Pay$35.60$18.94$54.54
Post Office In Lincoln] Footnote: Work On Scaffolds, Hanging Scaffolds, Boatswains Chairs Or Ladders, Etc., In Any Area Where The Worker Is In A Position To Fall 40 Ft. Or More, Or Where Objects Above The Worker Can Fall 40 Ft. Or More: To Be Paid One And One-Half Times The Straight- Time Rate Of Pay$35.30$18.91$54.21
Post Office In Lincoln] Footnote: Work On Scaffolds, Hanging Scaffolds, Boatswains Chairs Or Ladders, Etc., In Any Area Where The Worker Is In A Position To Fall 40 Ft. Or More, Or Where Objects Above The Worker Can Fall 40 Ft. Or More: To Be Paid One And One-Half Times The Straight- Time Rate Of Pay$35.00$18.88$53.88
Truck Driver: Water Truck$18.00$6.40$24.40
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck (Seward, Saunders Counties)$14.09$0.00$14.09
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck (Lancaster County)$13.48$0.00$13.48
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$15.93$0.00$15.93
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Tandem Truck (Seward County)$14.16$0.00$14.16
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Tandem Truck (Saunders County)$14.47$0.00$14.47
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Tandem Truck (Lancaster County)$14.51$0.00$14.51
Operator: Grader/Blade (Seward, Saunders Counties)$16.04$0.00$16.04
Operator: Grader/Blade (Lancaster County)$16.09$0.00$16.09
Operator: Tractor (Seward, Saunders Counties)$10.65$0.00$10.65
Operator: Tractor (Lancaster County)$9.50$0.00$9.50
Operator: Scraper (Seward, Saunders Counties)$14.83$0.00$14.83
Operator: Scraper (Lancaster County)$14.80$0.00$14.80
Operator: Roller (Seward County)$14.04$0.00$14.04
Operator: Roller (Saunders County)$13.45$0.00$13.45
Operator: Roller (Lancaster County)$13.00$0.00$13.00
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete) (Seward, Saunders Counties)$16.13$0.00$16.13
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete) (Lancaster County)$14.79$0.00$14.79
Operator: Oiler$16.21$0.00$16.21
Operator: Milling Machine$12.80$0.00$12.80
Operator: Mechanic$19.58$0.00$19.58
Operator: Loader (Seward County)$16.04$0.00$16.04
Operator: Loader (Saunders County)$17.19$0.00$17.19
Operator: Loader (Lancaster County)$17.44$0.00$17.44
Operator: Hydrohammer$17.03$0.00$17.03
Operator: Crane$22.38$0.00$22.38
Operator: Concrete Saw (Lancaster, Seward Counties)$20.87$0.00$20.87
Operator: Compactor$13.36$0.00$13.36
Operator: Bulldozer (Seward, Saunders Counties)$16.34$0.00$16.34
Operator: Bulldozer (Lancaster County)$16.78$0.00$16.78
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$11.43$0.00$11.43
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator, (Seward County)$16.15$0.00$16.15
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator, (Saunders County)$19.47$6.07$25.54
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator, (Lancaster County)$19.91$6.07$25.98
Operator: Backhoe Loader Combo$15.94$0.00$15.94
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$18.74$0.00$18.74
Operating Engineers:, Skid Loader (Seward County)$14.85$0.00$14.85
Operating Engineers:, Skid Loader (Saunders County)$12.51$0.00$12.51
Operating Engineers:, Skid Loader (Lancaster County)$10.56$0.00$10.56
Laborer: Traffic Control - Flagger And Cone/Barrel Setter (Seward County)$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Traffic Control - Flagger And Cone/Barrel Setter (Lancaster County)$11.87$0.00$11.87
Laborer: Mason Tender (Cement/Concrete)$10.44$0.00$10.44
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)$16.07$6.55$22.62
Laborer, Common Or General (Seward County)$12.20$0.00$12.20
Laborer, Common Or General (Saunders County)$12.55$0.00$12.55
Laborer, Common Or General (Lancaster County)$12.58$0.00$12.58
Ironworker, Reinforcing$19.35$0.00$19.35
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer (Seward County)$11.27$0.00$11.27
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer (Saunders County)$12.37$0.00$12.37
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Laborer (Lancaster County)$11.82$0.00$11.82
Electrician, Includes Installation Of Traffic Signals, (Lancaster, Seward Counties)$28.83$0.00$28.83
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Seward, Saunders Counties)$18.17$5.86$24.03
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Lancaster County)$18.48$5.86$24.34
Carpenter (Includes Form Work)$18.51$0.00$18.51

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination NE20260052, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Saunders County)$46.40$20.89$67.29
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.49$7.40$28.89
Operator: Loader$17.92$3.29$21.21
Operator: Crane$24.00$5.56$29.56
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator$18.59$3.86$22.45
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.33$5.60$21.93
Laborer: Common Or General$13.11$3.23$16.34
Form Worker$17.59$5.74$23.33
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$19.38$6.21$25.59

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination NE20260060, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$33.42$18.66$52.08
Electrician$46.40$20.89$67.29
Operator: Forklift$31.06$18.69$49.75
Operator: Crane$36.44$18.69$55.13
Ironworker, Structural$39.00$22.30$61.30
Laborer (Mason Tender, Brick & Hod)$24.00$13.48$37.48
Pipefitter$46.25$21.10$67.35
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes Installation Of HVAC Duct)$39.65$19.87$59.52
Truck Driver, Includes Dump And Tandem Truck$14.09$2.49$16.58
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$21.89$6.30$28.19
Roofer$13.57$0.77$14.34
Plumber$23.48$6.86$30.34
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$14.26$0.00$14.26
Operator: Loader$19.27$4.00$23.27
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.72$2.10$23.82
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.68$4.93$25.61
Laborer: Common Or General$12.06$0.00$12.06
Form Worker$15.03$2.06$17.09
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.86$2.06$17.92
Carpenter$18.42$1.79$20.21
Bricklayer$24.44$0.00$24.44

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Saunders County, Nebraska: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Iowa Counties of Harrison, Mills and Pottawattamie

Wage determination 2015-5005, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.86
01111General Clerk I$15.58
07010Baker$17.51
07130Food Service Worker$17.37
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.08
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.49
11090Gardener$26.28
11150Janitor$17.12
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.27
11240Maid or Houseman$16.91
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.80
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.02
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.77
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.85
23470Laborer$20.46
27101Guard I$19.09
27102Guard II$21.35
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.28
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.67
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.86
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.16
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.67
01020Administrative Assistant$32.81
01035Court Reporter$37.45
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.38
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.97
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.28
01051Data Entry Operator I$18.67
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.37
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.59
01070Document Preparation Clerk$19.11
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$19.11
01111General Clerk I$15.58
01112General Clerk II$17.01
01113General Clerk III$19.08
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.96
01141Messenger Courier$16.86
01191Order Clerk I$19.65
01192Order Clerk II$21.44
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.97
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.22
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.65
01270Production Control Clerk$26.70
01290Rental Clerk$17.82
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.40
01311Secretary I$18.40
01312Secretary II$20.59
01313Secretary III$22.96
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.87
01410Supply Technician$32.81
01420Survey Worker$19.93
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.62
01531Travel Clerk I$19.94
01532Travel Clerk II$22.37
01533Travel Clerk III$25.03
01611Word Processor I$18.04
01612Word Processor II$20.24
01613Word Processor III$22.64
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.07
05010Automotive Electrician$25.04
05040Automotive Glass Installer$23.77
05070Automotive Worker$23.77
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.09
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$26.07
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$23.77
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$26.07
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.74
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.42
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$23.77
05310Painter, Automotive$25.04
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$23.77
05370Tire Repairer$18.19
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$26.07
07010Baker$17.51
07041Cook I$17.67
07042Cook II$19.91
07070Dishwasher$16.25
07130Food Service Worker$17.37
07210Meat Cutter$20.05
07260Waiter/Waitress$15.08
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.00
09040Furniture Handler$15.47
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.68
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.88
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.31
09130Upholsterer$22.95
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.49
11060Elevator Operator$17.12
11090Gardener$26.28
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.12
11150Janitor$17.12
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.27
11240Maid or Houseman$16.91
11260Pruner$19.60
11270Tractor Operator$24.59
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.27
11360Window Cleaner$18.57
12010Ambulance Driver$19.86
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.39
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$31.70
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.51
12020Dental Assistant$23.18
12025Dental Hygienist$45.06
12030EKG Technician$29.17
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$29.17
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.86
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.49
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.39
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.55
12100Medical Assistant$23.08
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$30.48
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.13
12190Medical Record Technician$26.99
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.53
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$50.77
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.97
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.71
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.15
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.24
12235Optical Dispenser$20.84
12236Optical Technician$22.06
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.73
12280Phlebotomist$19.01
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.45
12311Registered Nurse I$27.47
12312Registered Nurse II$33.61
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.61
12314Registered Nurse III$40.67
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.67
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.75
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.94
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.25
13011Exhibits Specialist I$24.89
13012Exhibits Specialist II$30.84
13013Exhibits Specialist III$37.73
13041Illustrator I$24.89
13042Illustrator II$30.84
13043Illustrator III$37.73
13047Librarian$34.16
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.08
13058Library Technician$19.38
13061Media Specialist I$22.26
13062Media Specialist II$24.90
13063Media Specialist III$27.77
13071Photographer I$19.40
13072Photographer II$21.71
13073Photographer III$26.89
13074Photographer IV$32.90
13075Photographer V$39.81
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.75
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.46
14041Computer Operator I$22.76
14042Computer Operator II$25.46
14043Computer Operator III$28.39
14044Computer Operator IV$31.54
14045Computer Operator V$34.93
14071Computer Programmer I$26.48
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.76
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.54
14170System Support Specialist$34.93
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.63
15060Educational Technologist$38.06
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.30
15080Graphic Artist$27.90
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.30
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.30
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.30
15090Technical Instructor$26.13
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.96
15110Test Proctor$21.09
15120Tutor$21.09
16010Assembler$15.72
16030Counter Attendant$15.72
16040Dry Cleaner$17.95
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$15.72
16090Presser, Hand$15.72
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$15.72
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$15.72
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$15.72
16190Sewing Machine Operator$18.71
16220Tailor$19.45
16250Washer, Machine$16.47
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$27.64
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.93
21020Forklift Operator$21.69
21030Material Coordinator$26.70
21040Material Expediter$26.70
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.46
21071Order Filler$17.70
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.69
21110Shipping Packer$21.62
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$21.62
21140Store Worker I$15.80
21150Stock Clerk$20.11
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.69
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.69
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.80
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.80
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.86
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.51
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.10
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.85
23080Aircraft Worker$29.52
23110Appliance Mechanic$22.25
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.63
23125Cable Splicer$53.85
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$25.39
23140Carpet Layer$28.28
23160Electrician, Maintenance$30.02
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$33.77
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$35.57
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$37.04
23260Fabric Worker$27.24
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$28.52
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.63
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$42.49
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$35.65
23370General Maintenance Worker$24.85
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.38
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.85
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.52
23391Gunsmith I$25.63
23392Gunsmith II$28.88
23393Gunsmith III$31.67
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.02
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.86
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.67
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$30.42
23470Laborer$20.46
23510Locksmith$25.98
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.40
23550Machinist, Maintenance$27.57
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.75
23591Metrology Technician I$31.67
23592Metrology Technician II$33.06
23593Metrology Technician III$34.10
23640Millwright$31.09
23710Office Appliance Repairer$22.90
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.96
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$38.52
23810Plumber, Maintenance$36.99
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.67
23850Rigger$30.17
23870Scale Mechanic$28.88
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$36.27
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.14
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$32.00
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.42
23950Telephone Lineman$25.15
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.53
23965Well Driller$27.30
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.67
23980Woodworker$25.63
24550Case Manager$19.48
24570Child Care Attendant$15.06
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.79
24610Chore Aide$17.52
24630Homemaker$19.48
25010Boiler Tender$34.41
25040Sewage Plant Operator$30.12
25070Stationary Engineer$34.41
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$26.05
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$30.12
27004Alarm Monitor$29.56
27007Baggage Inspector$19.09
27008Corrections Officer$30.47
27010Court Security Officer$30.02
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.35
27040Detention Officer$30.47
27070Firefighter$34.21
27101Guard I$19.09
27102Guard II$21.35
27131Police Officer I$36.97
27132Police Officer II$41.07
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$17.78
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.00
28043Carnival Worker$14.18
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.84
28310Lifeguard$14.01
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.19
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.20
28515Recreation Specialist$27.49
28630Sports Official$17.68
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.41
29010Blocker And Bracer$32.46
29020Hatch Tender$32.46
29030Line Handler$32.46
29041Stevedore I$30.64
29042Stevedore II$34.19
30021Archeological Technician I$19.79
30022Archeological Technician II$22.14
30023Archeological Technician III$27.43
30030Cartographic Technician$27.43
30040Civil Engineering Technician$32.43
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.38
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.55
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.79
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.14
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.69
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.38
30081Engineering Technician I$16.95
30082Engineering Technician II$19.03
30083Engineering Technician III$21.29
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.38
30085Engineering Technician V$32.26
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.03
30090Environmental Technician$31.54
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.43
30210Laboratory Technician$30.15
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.23
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$32.29
30240Mathematical Technician$27.43
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.97
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.23
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.29
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.28
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.55
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.43
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.55
30461Technical Writer I$27.98
30462Technical Writer II$34.22
30463Technical Writer III$41.40
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.87
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.14
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.32
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.87
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.87
30501Weather Forecaster I$30.38
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.96
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.43
31010Airplane Pilot$36.14
31020Bus Aide$20.15
31030Bus Driver$26.45
31043Driver Courier$20.28
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.28
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.83
31310Taxi Driver$13.68
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.67
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.04
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.89
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.89
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.62
99030Cashier$15.03
99050Desk Clerk$16.60
99095Embalmer$34.13
99130Flight Follower$29.87
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.71
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.92
99260Marketing Analyst$30.11
99310Mortician$34.13
99410Pest Controller$20.15
99510Photofinishing Worker$17.82
99710Recycling Laborer$26.84
99711Recycling Specialist$31.01
99730Refuse Collector$24.72
99810Sales Clerk$15.99
99820School Crossing Guard$17.22
99830Survey Party Chief$34.88
99831Surveying Aide$18.88
99832Surveying Technician$23.95
99840Vending Machine Attendant$18.54
99841Vending Machine Repairer$22.33
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$18.54

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.