Prevailing wage rates in Benewah County, Idaho

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Benewah County, Idaho (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 Benewah County, Idaho.

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ID20260065, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$38.87$17.84$56.71
Electrician$49.55$19.09$68.64
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$43.40$30.27$73.67
Laborer (Pipeline Only): Common$26.28$12.15$38.43
Laborer:Group 1A Flagger Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rates): Zone 2 - $2.00 Base Points: Spokane Zone 1: 0-45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office. Zone 2: 45 Radius Miles And Over From The Main Post Office$25.84$13.00$38.84
Laborer: Group 4 Asphalt Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader, And Distributor Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rates): Zone 2 - $2.00 Base Points: Spokane Zone 1: 0-45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office. Zone 2: 45 Radius Miles And Over From The Main Post Office$28.48$13.00$41.48
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Zone 1) Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rate): Zone 2 - $3.00 Base Points: Spokane, Pasco, Lewiston, Wenatchee Zone 1: 0-45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office Zone 2: Over 45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office$40.89$18.64$59.53
Plumber (Zone 1)$37.71$23.44$61.15
Truck Driver: Water Truck$24.48$11.67$36.15
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.00$12.10$33.10
Operator: Concrete Batch Plant$24.94$11.96$36.90
Operator: Forklift$21.20$0.00$21.20
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$20.97$0.00$20.97
Laborer: Pipelayer$17.67$7.26$24.93
Laborer: Landscape$22.13$11.13$33.26
Laborer: Common Or General$23.75$8.98$32.73
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$29.92$5.20$35.12
Truck Driver: Dump (Over 6 Yds)$37.02$20.93$57.95
Truck Driver: Dump (6 Yds And Under)$36.58$20.93$57.51

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination ID20260088, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Laborer: Mason Tender (Cement/Concrete)$28.21$13.00$41.21
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Zone 1) Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rate): Zone 2 - $3.00 Base Points: Spokane, Pasco, Lewiston, Wenatchee Zone 1: 0-45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office Zone 2: Over 45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office$40.89$18.64$59.53
Truck Driver: Water Truck$23.12$10.75$33.87
Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck$22.54$12.35$34.89
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$22.12$13.20$35.32
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$23.40$10.75$34.15
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$22.66$10.90$33.56
Traffic Control: Flagger$21.46$10.12$31.58
Operator: Screed$25.71$11.55$37.26
Operator: Rotomill$29.78$4.52$34.30
Operator: Roller (Subgrade)$22.24$8.57$30.81
Operator: Roller$25.49$11.55$37.04
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$25.66$11.03$36.69
Operator: Oiler$25.66$9.23$34.89
Operator: Mechanic$26.00$9.93$35.93
Operator: Loader$25.76$10.31$36.07
Operator: Hydroseeder$24.76$11.51$36.27
Operator: Grader/Blade$26.00$10.30$36.30
Operator: Crusher$25.06$9.23$34.29
Operator: Crane$27.18$10.97$38.15
Operator: Bulldozer$25.73$11.51$37.24
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$26.82$11.55$38.37
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.35$11.55$36.90
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.97$10.95$36.92
Laborer: Grade Checker$23.41$10.78$34.19
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)$23.98$11.05$35.03
Laborer: Common Or General$22.92$10.01$32.93
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$22.86$9.40$32.26
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$23.80$6.67$30.47
Electrician$26.83$11.94$38.77
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$26.57$8.10$34.67

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination ID20260003, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.33$0.00$10.33
Sheet Metal Worker$10.00$1.10$11.10
Roofer$10.00$0.00$10.00
Power Equipment Operators: Paver; Blade, Screed And Roller (Asphalt)$8.00$0.00$8.00
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loader$8.75$0.00$8.75
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$8.34$0.00$8.34
Plumber$8.50$0.00$8.50
Painter$8.00$0.00$8.00
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$9.18$0.00$9.18
Carpenter$8.30$0.00$8.30
Bricklayer$11.86$0.00$11.86

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination ID20260008, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$47.67$28.38$76.05
Bricklayer$32.05$18.27$50.32
Carpenter (Includes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work And Scaffold Building)$38.87$17.84$56.71
Electrician$49.55$19.09$68.64
Contributes 8% Of Basic Hourly Rate For 5 Years Service And 6% Of Basic Hourly Rate For 6 Months To 5 Years Service As Vacation Pay Credit. B. Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday After Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day$67.61$38.44$106.05
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$43.40$30.27$73.67
Laborer (Mason Tender (Cement/Concrete, Brick (Hod))$26.84$12.35$39.19
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher (Zone 1) Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rate): Zone 2 - $3.00 Base Points: Spokane, Pasco, Lewiston, Wenatchee Zone 1: 0-45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office Zone 2: Over 45 Radius Miles From The Main Post Office$40.89$18.64$59.53
Plumber (Zone 1)$44.57$26.58$71.15
Roofer$35.75$15.21$50.96
Sheet Metal Worker (Includes HVAC Duct Installation)$39.00$22.42$61.42

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Idaho Counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Shoshone

Wage determination 2015-5511, revision 30, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.29
01111General Clerk I$17.14
07010Baker$17.57
07130Food Service Worker$14.21
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.33
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.00
11090Gardener$23.04
11150Janitor$17.57
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.11
11240Maid or Houseman$16.35
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.23
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.01
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.04
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.33
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.29
23470Laborer$18.29
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.55
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.61
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.29
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.52
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.96
01020Administrative Assistant$27.64
01035Court Reporter$22.66
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.82
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.26
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.37
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.72
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.16
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.00
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.22
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.22
01111General Clerk I$17.14
01112General Clerk II$18.70
01113General Clerk III$20.98
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.71
01141Messenger Courier$13.22
01191Order Clerk I$14.86
01192Order Clerk II$16.22
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.20
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.36
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.71
01270Production Control Clerk$23.24
01290Rental Clerk$18.25
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.20
01311Secretary I$18.20
01312Secretary II$20.36
01313Secretary III$22.71
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.35
01410Supply Technician$27.64
01420Survey Worker$20.36
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.66
01531Travel Clerk I$16.22
01532Travel Clerk II$18.20
01533Travel Clerk III$20.36
01611Word Processor I$16.22
01612Word Processor II$18.20
01613Word Processor III$20.36
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.46
05010Automotive Electrician$21.93
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.70
05070Automotive Worker$20.70
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.15
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.24
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.70
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.24
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.82
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.46
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.70
05310Painter, Automotive$21.93
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.70
05370Tire Repairer$18.68
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.24
07010Baker$17.57
07041Cook I$17.25
07042Cook II$19.67
07070Dishwasher$13.31
07130Food Service Worker$14.21
07210Meat Cutter$18.25
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.33
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.76
09040Furniture Handler$15.30
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.76
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.12
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.20
09130Upholsterer$22.73
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.00
11060Elevator Operator$17.57
11090Gardener$23.04
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.57
11150Janitor$17.57
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.11
11240Maid or Houseman$16.35
11260Pruner$16.63
11270Tractor Operator$21.35
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.11
11360Window Cleaner$19.14
12010Ambulance Driver$20.70
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.39
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.58
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.09
12020Dental Assistant$19.87
12025Dental Hygienist$46.29
12030EKG Technician$41.51
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.51
12040Emergency Medical Technician$20.70
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.49
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.39
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.55
12100Medical Assistant$21.49
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.23
12160Medical Record Clerk$23.25
12190Medical Record Technician$26.02
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.49
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.21
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.18
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.83
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.18
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.16
12235Optical Dispenser$19.64
12236Optical Technician$24.49
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.21
12280Phlebotomist$20.14
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.42
12311Registered Nurse I$26.72
12312Registered Nurse II$32.68
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.68
12314Registered Nurse III$39.54
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.54
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.39
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.94
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$33.59
13011Exhibits Specialist I$17.24
13012Exhibits Specialist II$21.35
13013Exhibits Specialist III$26.12
13041Illustrator I$17.24
13042Illustrator II$21.35
13043Illustrator III$26.12
13047Librarian$23.65
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.27
13058Library Technician$17.84
13061Media Specialist I$15.41
13062Media Specialist II$17.24
13063Media Specialist III$19.22
13071Photographer I$15.02
13072Photographer II$16.84
13073Photographer III$20.81
13074Photographer IV$25.46
13075Photographer V$30.87
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$17.91
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.11
14041Computer Operator I$18.34
14042Computer Operator II$20.52
14043Computer Operator III$22.88
14044Computer Operator IV$25.42
14045Computer Operator V$28.15
14071Computer Programmer I$18.65
14072Computer Programmer II$23.10
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.34
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.42
14170System Support Specialist$28.15
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$37.86
15060Educational Technologist$31.23
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$45.39
15080Graphic Artist$24.03
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$45.39
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$45.39
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$45.39
15090Technical Instructor$22.69
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.75
15110Test Proctor$18.34
15120Tutor$18.34
16010Assembler$12.14
16030Counter Attendant$12.14
16040Dry Cleaner$14.49
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.14
16090Presser, Hand$12.14
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.14
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.14
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.14
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.28
16220Tailor$16.14
16250Washer, Machine$12.72
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$28.96
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.19
21020Forklift Operator$23.92
21030Material Coordinator$23.24
21040Material Expediter$23.24
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.29
21071Order Filler$17.27
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.92
21110Shipping Packer$20.64
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.64
21140Store Worker I$16.13
21150Stock Clerk$20.95
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.92
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.92
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.01
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.23
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.01
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$36.64
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.05
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.36
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.82
23080Aircraft Worker$29.60
23110Appliance Mechanic$28.96
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.97
23125Cable Splicer$60.29
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.77
23140Carpet Layer$27.33
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.04
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.33
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.96
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.69
23260Fabric Worker$25.69
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.69
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.97
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$30.69
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.97
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.29
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$33.23
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.82
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.60
23391Gunsmith I$23.97
23392Gunsmith II$27.33
23393Gunsmith III$30.69
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$29.07
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.27
23460Instrument Mechanic$30.69
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$28.96
23470Laborer$18.29
23510Locksmith$28.96
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$34.17
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.85
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.09
23591Metrology Technician I$30.69
23592Metrology Technician II$32.33
23593Metrology Technician III$33.84
23640Millwright$32.49
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.96
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.19
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.30
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.19
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$30.69
23850Rigger$30.69
23870Scale Mechanic$27.33
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.69
23910Small Engine Mechanic$23.60
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.99
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.87
23950Telephone Lineman$30.69
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.58
23965Well Driller$26.66
23970Woodcraft Worker$30.69
23980Woodworker$23.97
24550Case Manager$22.20
24570Child Care Attendant$15.31
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.07
24610Chore Aide$16.38
24630Homemaker$22.20
25010Boiler Tender$26.73
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.26
25070Stationary Engineer$26.73
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$19.35
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.26
27004Alarm Monitor$23.08
27007Baggage Inspector$18.06
27008Corrections Officer$25.30
27010Court Security Officer$21.91
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.20
27040Detention Officer$25.30
27070Firefighter$20.02
27101Guard I$18.06
27102Guard II$20.20
27131Police Officer I$25.85
27132Police Officer II$28.71
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.00
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.42
28043Carnival Worker$14.01
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.44
28310Lifeguard$16.38
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.74
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.86
28515Recreation Specialist$26.94
28630Sports Official$17.30
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.14
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.33
29020Hatch Tender$27.33
29030Line Handler$27.33
29041Stevedore I$25.69
29042Stevedore II$28.96
30021Archeological Technician I$19.53
30022Archeological Technician II$21.84
30023Archeological Technician III$27.07
30030Cartographic Technician$27.07
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.07
30051Cryogenic Technician I$29.97
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.10
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.53
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$21.84
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.35
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$29.97
30081Engineering Technician I$17.39
30082Engineering Technician II$19.53
30083Engineering Technician III$21.84
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.07
30085Engineering Technician V$33.10
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.05
30090Environmental Technician$25.45
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.07
30210Laboratory Technician$23.88
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$29.97
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.10
30240Mathematical Technician$27.07
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.96
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.44
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.79
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.10
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.10
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.07
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.10
30461Technical Writer I$26.53
30462Technical Writer II$32.45
30463Technical Writer III$39.27
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.73
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.97
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.11
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.73
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.73
30501Weather Forecaster I$29.97
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.45
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.07
31010Airplane Pilot$35.97
31020Bus Aide$16.15
31030Bus Driver$22.02
31043Driver Courier$18.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.55
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.36
31310Taxi Driver$11.84
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.61
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.03
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.82
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.82
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.54
99030Cashier$14.43
99050Desk Clerk$15.27
99095Embalmer$29.73
99130Flight Follower$29.73
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.71
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.11
99260Marketing Analyst$27.50
99310Mortician$29.73
99410Pest Controller$26.29
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.62
99710Recycling Laborer$23.87
99711Recycling Specialist$28.14
99730Refuse Collector$21.91
99810Sales Clerk$16.97
99820School Crossing Guard$18.14
99830Survey Party Chief$28.79
99831Surveying Aide$19.51
99832Surveying Technician$26.17
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.73
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.97
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.73

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.