Nevada's prevailing wage law applies to public works projects with a total contract value of $100,000 or more. The threshold was lowered from $250,000 to $100,000 in 2019 (AB 136). Prevailing wage surveys are conducted every two years.
Nevada has an active prevailing wage law (Nevada Prevailing Wage Law (NRS Chapter 338)). Administered by Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Nevada. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors face payment of back wages, debarment from public contracts for up to 3 years, and civil penalties for each violation.