Nebraska prevailing wage
Nebraska prevailing wage vs Davis-Bacon
Nebraska has a state prevailing wage law with no minimum dollar threshold. See how it interacts with federal Davis-Bacon and which rate governs when both apply.
Does Nebraska have a prevailing wage law?
Yes. Nebraska has a state prevailing wage law (a "Little Davis-Bacon" law) covering state and local public works, with no minimum dollar threshold.
Coverage threshold
Nebraska has no minimum dollar threshold for its prevailing wage coverage.
Which governs when Davis-Bacon and Nebraska prevailing wage both apply
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the contract and any state schedule named by the owner before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Nebraska have a prevailing wage law in 2026?
Yes. Nebraska maintains a state prevailing wage law for public works, with no minimum dollar threshold.
What is the Nebraska prevailing wage coverage threshold?
Nebraska sets no minimum dollar threshold — the law applies to covered public works regardless of contract value. Nebraska has no minimum dollar threshold for its prevailing wage coverage.
Does Davis-Bacon or Nebraska prevailing wage govern when both apply?
Neither law cancels the other. On a project covered by both federal Davis-Bacon (through federal funding or a Davis-Bacon Related Act) and the state prevailing wage law, the contractor must pay, for each labor classification, the higher of the federal Davis-Bacon rate and the state prevailing wage rate. Track both schedules and price the higher total hourly obligation.
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