Prevailing wage rates in Blaine County, Idaho

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

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ID20260039, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$40.00$18.74$58.74
Miles: $30.00/Per Day Zone 3 More Than 60 Miles: $35.00/Per Day. If A Project Is Located In More Than One Zone The Lower Zone Rate Shall Apply Zones Shall Be Measured From The The Following U.S. Post Offices: Boise: 304 N. 8Th Street Twin Falls: 253 2Nd Ave. West Pocatello: Clark Street Idaho Falls: 875 North Capital Ave$36.33$16.10$52.43
More Than 60 Miles: $35.00/Per Day. If A Project Is Located In More Than One Zone The Lower Zone Rate Shall Apply Zones Shall Be Measured From The The Following U.S. Post Offices: Boise: 304 N. 8Th Street Twin Falls: 253 2Nd Ave. West Pocatello: Clark Street Idaho Falls: 875 North Capital Ave$38.06$16.10$54.16
Ironworker, Structural$33.37$22.98$56.35
Laborer: Group 3 Asphalt Including Raker, Shoveler, Spreader, And Distributor$33.83$16.50$50.33
Laborer: Group 1 Flagger$33.63$16.50$50.13
Truck Driver: Water Truck$23.89$9.52$33.41
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.00$12.10$33.10
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$17.11$0.00$17.11
Painter$16.88$0.00$16.88
Operator: Concrete Batch Plant$24.94$11.96$36.90
Operator: Loader (Front End)$18.91$0.00$18.91
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.17$9.44$34.61
Operator: Forklift$21.98$0.00$21.98
Operator: Crane$27.59$9.60$37.19
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$17.00$0.00$17.00
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.06$0.00$21.06
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.39$0.00$16.39
Laborer: Common Or General$21.08$9.94$31.02
Ironworker, Reinforcing$27.22$16.70$43.92
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.16$5.67$22.83
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$28.00$0.00$28.00
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$28.00$0.00$28.00

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination ID20260074, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$40.00$18.74$58.74
Miles: $30.00/Per Day Zone 3 More Than 60 Miles: $35.00/Per Day. If A Project Is Located In More Than One Zone The Lower Zone Rate Shall Apply Zones Shall Be Measured From The The Following U.S. Post Offices: Boise: 304 N. 8Th Street Twin Falls: 253 2Nd Ave. West Pocatello: Clark Street Idaho Falls: 875 North Capital Ave$37.35$16.10$53.45
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$21.61$13.05$34.66
Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck$22.54$12.35$34.89
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.53$12.98$34.51
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$21.74$13.95$35.69
Truck Driver: Distributor Truck$21.35$13.05$34.40
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$22.66$10.90$33.56
Traffic Control: Flagger$22.68$10.90$33.58
Operator: Screed$25.63$10.34$35.97
Operator: Rotomill$26.54$10.00$36.54
Operator: Roller (Subgrade)$22.24$8.57$30.81
Operator: Roller$25.47$10.32$35.79
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$25.95$10.64$36.59
Operator: Oiler$25.66$9.23$34.89
Operator: Loader$25.78$10.17$35.95
Operator: Hydroseeder$24.76$11.51$36.27
Operator: Grader/Blade$26.14$10.69$36.83
Operator: Crusher$25.06$9.23$34.29
Operator: Crane$26.04$10.00$36.04
Operator: Bulldozer$26.19$9.60$35.79
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$25.01$10.16$35.17
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.35$11.55$36.90
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.80$10.00$35.80
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$23.69$10.97$34.66
Laborer: Grade Checker$23.45$10.97$34.42
Laborer: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)$23.98$11.05$35.03
Laborer: Common Or General$22.68$10.90$33.58
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$23.13$11.01$34.14
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$26.38$7.89$34.27
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$26.57$8.10$34.67

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination ID20260006, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operators: (Backhoe)$8.36$1.42$9.78
Plumber$12.92$0.00$12.92
Laborer$7.25$1.02$8.27
Insulation Mechanic$9.99$0.00$9.99
Electrician$9.45$0.00$9.45
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.25$1.20$8.45
Carpenter$9.09$0.00$9.09

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination ID20260009, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$30.00$17.78$47.78
Electrician$40.00$18.74$58.74
Ironworker, Structural$33.37$22.98$56.35
Laborer:Mason Tender-Cement/Concrete$33.93$16.50$50.43
Plumber$39.90$18.67$58.57
Roofer$29.02$19.90$48.92
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation)$39.20$23.59$62.79
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$17.82$2.18$20.00
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$16.12$0.00$16.12
Operator: Crane$27.29$10.53$37.82
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$18.96$4.42$23.38
Laborer: Tamper (Hand Held)$15.00$5.00$20.00
Laborer: Pipelayer$14.26$0.00$14.26
Laborer: Common Or General$14.82$0.00$14.82
Insulator - Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)$20.13$1.80$21.93
HVAC Mechanic: Duct Installation$23.63$6.63$30.26
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.76$2.80$17.56
Carpenter$23.84$0.00$23.84
Truck Driver: Group 3 Water Truck$35.00$17.00$52.00

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Idaho Counties of Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Lincoln and Minidoka

Wage determination 2015-5515, revision 30, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.05
01111General Clerk I$16.87
07010Baker$17.49
07130Food Service Worker$13.75
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.07
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11090Gardener$27.15
11150Janitor$17.15
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.36
11240Maid or Houseman$15.74
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.24
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.79
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.57
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.61
23470Laborer$18.26
27101Guard I$18.28
27102Guard II$20.45
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.67
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.05
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.25
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.66
01020Administrative Assistant$27.23
01035Court Reporter$22.66
01041Customer Service Representative I$14.29
01042Customer Service Representative II$15.59
01043Customer Service Representative III$17.50
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.29
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.88
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.11
01070Document Preparation Clerk$15.66
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$15.66
01111General Clerk I$16.87
01112General Clerk II$18.40
01113General Clerk III$20.65
01120Housing Referral Assistant$21.92
01141Messenger Courier$12.76
01191Order Clerk I$14.76
01192Order Clerk II$16.11
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.14
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.41
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.87
01270Production Control Clerk$26.37
01290Rental Clerk$17.80
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$17.57
01311Secretary I$17.57
01312Secretary II$19.66
01313Secretary III$21.92
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.76
01410Supply Technician$27.23
01420Survey Worker$19.66
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.45
01531Travel Clerk I$15.66
01532Travel Clerk II$17.57
01533Travel Clerk III$19.66
01611Word Processor I$15.66
01612Word Processor II$17.57
01613Word Processor III$19.66
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$22.91
05010Automotive Electrician$21.55
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.29
05070Automotive Worker$20.29
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.60
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$22.97
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.29
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$22.97
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.14
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.02
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.29
05310Painter, Automotive$21.55
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.29
05370Tire Repairer$18.25
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$22.97
07010Baker$17.49
07041Cook I$16.59
07042Cook II$19.12
07070Dishwasher$12.80
07130Food Service Worker$13.75
07210Meat Cutter$17.65
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.07
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.91
09040Furniture Handler$13.95
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.03
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.98
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.00
09130Upholsterer$20.98
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11060Elevator Operator$17.15
11090Gardener$27.15
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.15
11150Janitor$17.15
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.36
11240Maid or Houseman$15.74
11260Pruner$17.88
11270Tractor Operator$24.89
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.36
11360Window Cleaner$19.53
12010Ambulance Driver$18.87
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$24.54
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.66
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.06
12020Dental Assistant$20.01
12025Dental Hygienist$44.82
12030EKG Technician$37.17
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$37.17
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.87
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$21.93
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$24.54
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$27.35
12100Medical Assistant$21.00
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.23
12160Medical Record Clerk$19.78
12190Medical Record Technician$22.13
12195Medical Transcriptionist$21.93
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$53.92
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.03
12222Nursing Assistant II$14.65
12223Nursing Assistant III$15.99
12224Nursing Assistant IV$17.94
12235Optical Dispenser$20.00
12236Optical Technician$21.93
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.02
12280Phlebotomist$19.13
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.31
12311Registered Nurse I$26.57
12312Registered Nurse II$32.49
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.49
12314Registered Nurse III$39.31
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.31
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.13
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$30.39
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$31.73
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.26
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.63
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.68
13041Illustrator I$18.26
13042Illustrator II$22.63
13043Illustrator III$27.68
13047Librarian$25.06
13050Library Aide/Clerk$14.46
13058Library Technician$14.97
13061Media Specialist I$16.32
13062Media Specialist II$18.26
13063Media Specialist III$20.36
13071Photographer I$16.32
13072Photographer II$18.44
13073Photographer III$22.63
13074Photographer IV$27.68
13075Photographer V$33.48
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$18.15
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.25
14041Computer Operator I$18.44
14042Computer Operator II$20.64
14043Computer Operator III$23.01
14044Computer Operator IV$25.56
14045Computer Operator V$28.31
14071Computer Programmer I$19.40
14072Computer Programmer II$24.03
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.44
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.56
14170System Support Specialist$28.31
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.21
15060Educational Technologist$29.19
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.39
15080Graphic Artist$22.43
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.39
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.39
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.39
15090Technical Instructor$25.62
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.33
15110Test Proctor$20.68
15120Tutor$20.68
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)$29.95
19040Tool And Die Maker$36.43
21020Forklift Operator$21.88
21030Material Coordinator$26.37
21040Material Expediter$26.37
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.26
21071Order Filler$17.12
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$21.88
21110Shipping Packer$20.50
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.50
21140Store Worker I$13.92
21150Stock Clerk$20.38
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$21.88
21410Warehouse Specialist$21.88
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.24
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.64
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.38
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.24
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$36.82
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.46
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.31
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.64
23080Aircraft Worker$29.48
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.53
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.69
23125Cable Splicer$59.59
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.84
23140Carpet Layer$28.20
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.79
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$34.57
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$36.71
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$39.43
23260Fabric Worker$26.43
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.93
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.47
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.87
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.19
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.61
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$33.38
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.64
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.48
23391Gunsmith I$24.47
23392Gunsmith II$28.20
23393Gunsmith III$31.93
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$32.33
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.39
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.93
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.95
23470Laborer$18.26
23510Locksmith$29.95
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.04
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.31
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.90
23591Metrology Technician I$31.93
23592Metrology Technician II$33.72
23593Metrology Technician III$35.22
23640Millwright$31.93
23710Office Appliance Repairer$29.95
23760Painter, Maintenance$22.31
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.85
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.19
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.93
23850Rigger$31.93
23870Scale Mechanic$28.20
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$31.93
23910Small Engine Mechanic$22.53
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.23
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$31.92
23950Telephone Lineman$27.23
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.33
23965Well Driller$31.93
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.93
23980Woodworker$24.47
24550Case Manager$22.20
24570Child Care Attendant$13.67
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.05
24610Chore Aide$16.78
24630Homemaker$22.20
25010Boiler Tender$29.28
25040Sewage Plant Operator$22.97
25070Stationary Engineer$29.28
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.58
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$22.97
27004Alarm Monitor$24.72
27007Baggage Inspector$18.28
27008Corrections Officer$24.08
27010Court Security Officer$21.38
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.45
27040Detention Officer$24.08
27070Firefighter$18.98
27101Guard I$18.28
27102Guard II$20.45
27131Police Officer I$25.55
27132Police Officer II$28.40
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.68
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.36
28043Carnival Worker$13.44
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.44
28310Lifeguard$13.72
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.75
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.86
28515Recreation Specialist$25.71
28630Sports Official$17.31
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.47
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.20
29020Hatch Tender$28.20
29030Line Handler$28.20
29041Stevedore I$26.43
29042Stevedore II$29.95
30021Archeological Technician I$18.61
30022Archeological Technician II$20.82
30023Archeological Technician III$25.78
30030Cartographic Technician$25.78
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.36
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.56
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.53
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.61
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.82
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.21
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.56
30081Engineering Technician I$16.61
30082Engineering Technician II$18.66
30083Engineering Technician III$20.87
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.84
30085Engineering Technician V$31.61
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.25
30090Environmental Technician$25.78
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.78
30210Laboratory Technician$23.21
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.56
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.53
30240Mathematical Technician$25.78
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.29
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.61
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.78
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.87
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.53
30390Photo-Optics Technician$25.78
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.53
30461Technical Writer I$25.78
30462Technical Writer II$31.53
30463Technical Writer III$38.16
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$28.56
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.74
30621Weather Observer, Senior$25.78
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.94
31030Bus Driver$22.74
31043Driver Courier$17.12
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.71
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.90
31310Taxi Driver$13.21
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.67
31362Truckdriver, Medium$20.17
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.94
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.94
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$13.90
99050Desk Clerk$15.36
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.97
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$21.78
99260Marketing Analyst$29.20
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$23.40
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$26.37
99711Recycling Specialist$32.24
99730Refuse Collector$23.15
99810Sales Clerk$15.56
99820School Crossing Guard$16.04
99830Survey Party Chief$26.08
99831Surveying Aide$17.69
99832Surveying Technician$23.72
99840Vending Machine Attendant$22.34
99841Vending Machine Repairer$28.08
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$22.34

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.