Idaho Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Idaho: 94 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 21 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Idaho. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Idaho: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $8.00 | $40.00 | $49.55 | 94 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $11.10 | $21.16 | $33.63 | 69 |
| Plumber | $8.50 | $37.71 | $44.57 | 28 |
| Carpenter | $7.25 | $26.24 | $44.98 | 86 |
| Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe | $17.00 | $22.88 | $28.92 | 56 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $16.06 | $21.19 | $35.60 | 68 |
| Ironworker, Structural | $33.37 | $33.37 | $43.40 | 31 |
| Painter | $7.25 | $17.11 | $17.11 | 15 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $7.25 | $18.02 | $26.08 | 58 |
| Roofer | $7.25 | $29.02 | $35.75 | 30 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $8.00 | $39.00 | $39.20 | 24 |
| Pipefitter | $22.33 | $22.33 | $22.33 | 2 |
| Bricklayer | $10.25 | $32.05 | $35.53 | 26 |
| Drywall Finisher/Taper | $20.27 | $20.27 | $22.78 | 6 |
| Operator: Crane | $23.34 | $26.04 | $31.81 | 61 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Idaho: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $14.96 | $17.15 | $18.34 | 11 |
| Guard I | $17.80 | $18.15 | $28.30 | 11 |
| Guard II | $19.91 | $20.30 | $33.86 | 11 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $21.46 | $23.32 | $26.93 | 11 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $17.33 | $18.14 | $20.93 | 11 |
| Laborer | $17.35 | $18.45 | $20.71 | 12 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $20.10 | $23.33 | 12 |
| General Clerk I | $15.99 | $16.96 | $18.24 | 11 |
| Secretary I | $17.57 | $18.76 | $19.53 | 11 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $25.04 | $29.64 | $36.56 | 12 |
| Environmental Technician | $22.32 | $26.33 | $33.38 | 12 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $35.97 | 12 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $20.17 | $21.88 | $28.65 | 12 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $25.94 | $27.82 | $30.07 | 12 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.39 | $18.13 | $19.28 | 11 |
Building construction wage determinations (25)
- 5 Counties in Idaho ID20260020
- 5 Counties in Idaho ID20260022
- 6 Counties in Idaho ID20260021
- Ada and Boise Counties, Idaho ID20260104
- Bannock and Franklin Counties, Idaho ID20260105
- Benewah County, Idaho ID20260008
- Blaine County, Idaho ID20260009
- Bonner County, Idaho ID20260010
- Bonneville County, Idaho ID20260100
- Boundary County, Idaho ID20260011
- Butte County, Idaho ID20260101
- Canyon and Gem Counties, Idaho ID20260106
- Caribou County, Idaho ID20260013
- Clark and Custer Counties, Idaho ID20260023
- Clearwater County, Idaho ID20260014
- Idaho and Lewis Counties, Idaho ID20260024
- Jefferson County, Idaho ID20260102
- Kootenai and Nez Perce Counties, Idaho ID20260107
- Latah County, Idaho ID20260015
- Madison County, Idaho ID20260016
- Minidoka County, Idaho ID20260017
- Owyhee County, Idaho ID20260103
- Power County, Idaho ID20260034
- Shoshone County, Idaho ID20260018
- Twin Falls County, Idaho ID20260019
Heavy construction wage determinations (35)
- 3 Counties in Idaho ID20260111
- 3 Counties in Idaho ID20260065
- 4 Counties in Idaho ID20260110
- Ada County, Idaho ID20260108
- Adams County, Idaho ID20260036
- Bannock and Franklin Counties, Idaho ID20260109
- Bear Lake County, Idaho ID20260037
- Bingham County, Idaho ID20260038
- Blaine County, Idaho ID20260039
- Bonner County, Idaho ID20260040
- Boundary County, Idaho ID20260041
- Camas County, Idaho ID20260043
- Caribou County, Idaho ID20260044
- Cassia County, Idaho ID20260045
- Clark County, Idaho ID20260046
- Custer County, Idaho ID20260047
- Elmore County, Idaho ID20260048
- Fremont County, Idaho ID20260049
- Gooding County, Idaho ID20260050
- Idaho County, Idaho ID20260051
- Jerome County, Idaho ID20260052
- Kootenai and Nez Perce Counties, Idaho ID20260112
- Lemhi County, Idaho ID20260053
- Lewis County, Idaho ID20260054
- Lincoln County, Idaho ID20260055
- Madison County, Idaho ID20260056
- Minidoka County, Idaho ID20260057
- Oneida County, Idaho ID20260058
- Payette County, Idaho ID20260059
- Power County, Idaho ID20260072
- Shoshone County, Idaho ID20260060
- Teton County, Idaho ID20260061
- Twin Falls County, Idaho ID20260062
- Valley County, Idaho ID20260063
- Washington County, Idaho ID20260064
Highway construction wage determinations (27)
- 3 Counties in Idaho ID20260089
- 4 Counties in Idaho ID20260086
- 4 Counties in Idaho ID20260088
- 8 Counties in Idaho ID20260087
- Ada County, Idaho ID20260090
- Bannock County, Idaho ID20260091
- Bingham County, Idaho ID20260073
- Blaine County, Idaho ID20260074
- Boise County, Idaho ID20260092
- Bonner County, Idaho ID20260075
- Bonneville County, Idaho ID20260093
- Butte County, Idaho ID20260076
- Canyon County, Idaho ID20260094
- Cassia County, Idaho ID20260077
- Custer County, Idaho ID20260078
- Elmore County, Idaho ID20260079
- Franklin and Power Counties, Idaho ID20260098
- Gem and Owyhee Counties, Idaho ID20260099
- Idaho County, Idaho ID20260080
- Jefferson County, Idaho ID20260095
- Jerome County, Idaho ID20260081
- Kootenai County, Idaho ID20260096
- Latah County, Idaho ID20260082
- Minidoka County, Idaho ID20260083
- Nez Perce County, Idaho ID20260097
- Shoshone County, Idaho ID20260084
- Twin Falls County, Idaho ID20260085
Residential construction wage determinations (7)
- 5 Counties in Idaho ID20260002
- 6 Counties in Idaho ID20260005
- 8 Counties in Idaho ID20260001
- 8 Counties in Idaho ID20260003
- 8 Counties in Idaho ID20260004
- 8 Counties in Idaho ID20260006
- Nez Perce County, Idaho ID20260007
Service Contract Act wage determinations (21)
- 2015-5505 Kootenai County, Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5859 Jerome and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5509 Bannock County, Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5511 8 Counties in Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5513 5 Counties in Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5515 6 Counties in Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5519 Nez Perce County, Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5517 11 Counties in Idaho, 347 occupations
- 2015-5507 3 Counties in Idaho, 346 occupations
- 2015-5503 5 Counties in Idaho, 346 occupations
- 2015-5499 Franklin County, Idaho, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2022-0043 Benewah County, Idaho, 2 occupations
- 2017-0567 11 Counties in Idaho, 2 occupations
- 2017-0563 Bannock County, Idaho, 2 occupations
- 2017-0559 2 Counties in Idaho and Utah, 2 occupations
- 2017-0561 Kootenai County, Idaho, 2 occupations
- 2017-0565 5 Counties in Idaho, 2 occupations
- 2021-0257 Ada County, Idaho, 1 occupations
- 1985-1233 112 Counties in 5 States, 1 occupations
- 1986-0473 70 Counties in 4 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Idaho?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Idaho's wage determinations the median base rate is $40.00 an hour for an electrician and $21.16 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Idaho?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Idaho's wage determinations is $17.15 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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