Prevailing wage rates in Jerome County, Idaho

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination ID20260022, 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
HVAC Mechanic: Duct Installation$23.63$6.63$30.26
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$14.76$2.80$17.56
Carpenter$21.44$0.00$21.44
Truck Driver: Group 3 Water Truck$35.00$17.00$52.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ID20260052, 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: Roller And Spray$16.50$0.65$17.15
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 ID20260081, 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$21.35$13.05$34.40
Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck$22.54$12.35$34.89
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$21.53$12.98$34.51
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$25.52$10.11$35.63
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$25.93$10.05$35.98
Operator: Oiler$25.66$9.23$34.89
Operator: Loader$25.59$10.03$35.62
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
Truck Driver, Group 5F Dump (Over 100 Yds)$37.19$17.00$54.19
Truck Driver, Group 5E Dump (75-100 Yds)$36.75$17.00$53.75
Truck Driver, Group 5D Dump (50-75 Yds)$36.12$17.00$53.12
Truck Driver, Group 5C Dump (30-50 Yds)$36.01$17.00$53.01
Truck Driver, Group 5B Dump (16-30 Yds)$35.78$17.00$52.78
Truck Driver, Group 5A Dump (0-16 Yds)$35.60$17.00$52.60

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

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Idaho Counties of Jerome and Twin Falls

Wage determination 2015-5859, revision 21, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.39
01111General Clerk I$16.53
07010Baker$16.09
07130Food Service Worker$14.40
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.28
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.50
11090Gardener$23.91
11150Janitor$17.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.93
11240Maid or Houseman$15.92
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.76
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.42
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.94
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$26.93
23470Laborer$18.60
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.30
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.24
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.80
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.39
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.51
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.83
01020Administrative Assistant$29.11
01035Court Reporter$22.66
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.25
01042Customer Service Representative II$16.64
01043Customer Service Representative III$18.67
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.27
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.84
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.53
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.82
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.82
01111General Clerk I$16.53
01112General Clerk II$18.04
01113General Clerk III$20.24
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.54
01141Messenger Courier$16.73
01191Order Clerk I$15.41
01192Order Clerk II$16.82
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.87
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.11
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.54
01270Production Control Clerk$25.36
01290Rental Clerk$19.56
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.87
01311Secretary I$18.87
01312Secretary II$21.11
01313Secretary III$23.54
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.95
01410Supply Technician$29.11
01420Survey Worker$21.11
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.43
01531Travel Clerk I$16.82
01532Travel Clerk II$18.87
01533Travel Clerk III$20.91
01611Word Processor I$16.82
01612Word Processor II$18.87
01613Word Processor III$21.11
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.99
05010Automotive Electrician$21.58
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.32
05070Automotive Worker$20.32
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.63
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.01
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.32
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.01
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.17
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.05
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.32
05310Painter, Automotive$21.58
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.32
05370Tire Repairer$18.21
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.01
07010Baker$16.09
07041Cook I$16.77
07042Cook II$19.33
07070Dishwasher$14.03
07130Food Service Worker$14.40
07210Meat Cutter$18.05
07260Waiter/Waitress$13.28
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.09
09040Furniture Handler$13.54
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.09
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.55
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.50
09130Upholsterer$22.09
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.50
11060Elevator Operator$17.04
11090Gardener$23.91
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.04
11150Janitor$17.04
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$17.93
11240Maid or Houseman$15.92
11260Pruner$15.74
11270Tractor Operator$21.92
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$17.93
11360Window Cleaner$19.41
12010Ambulance Driver$25.75
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.70
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$36.62
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.07
12020Dental Assistant$20.06
12025Dental Hygienist$44.08
12030EKG Technician$40.45
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.45
12040Emergency Medical Technician$25.75
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.86
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.70
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.77
12100Medical Assistant$20.14
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.86
12160Medical Record Clerk$20.46
12190Medical Record Technician$22.89
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.86
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$58.68
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.50
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.18
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.57
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.59
12235Optical Dispenser$24.35
12236Optical Technician$23.86
12250Pharmacy Technician$21.65
12280Phlebotomist$23.86
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.84
12311Registered Nurse I$26.85
12312Registered Nurse II$32.85
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.85
12314Registered Nurse III$39.75
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.75
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.64
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.07
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.93
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.72
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.20
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.38
13041Illustrator I$18.72
13042Illustrator II$23.20
13043Illustrator III$28.38
13047Librarian$25.69
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.37
13058Library Technician$16.65
13061Media Specialist I$16.73
13062Media Specialist II$18.72
13063Media Specialist III$20.87
13071Photographer I$16.73
13072Photographer II$18.72
13073Photographer III$23.20
13074Photographer IV$28.38
13075Photographer V$34.32
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.24
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.25
14041Computer Operator I$17.78
14042Computer Operator II$19.88
14043Computer Operator III$22.17
14044Computer Operator IV$24.81
14045Computer Operator V$27.27
14071Computer Programmer I$20.22
14072Computer Programmer II$25.05
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.78
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.16
14170System Support Specialist$27.27
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.95
15060Educational Technologist$25.33
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$45.63
15080Graphic Artist$22.82
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$45.63
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$45.63
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$45.63
15090Technical Instructor$23.29
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.49
15110Test Proctor$18.80
15120Tutor$18.80
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)$25.84
19040Tool And Die Maker$31.43
21020Forklift Operator$24.83
21030Material Coordinator$25.36
21040Material Expediter$25.36
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.60
21071Order Filler$18.46
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$24.83
21110Shipping Packer$19.97
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.97
21140Store Worker I$13.92
21150Stock Clerk$20.38
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$24.83
21410Warehouse Specialist$24.83
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$31.42
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.65
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.76
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$31.42
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$32.83
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.92
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.92
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.65
23080Aircraft Worker$26.28
23110Appliance Mechanic$25.84
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.11
23125Cable Splicer$42.93
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.82
23140Carpet Layer$24.34
23160Electrician, Maintenance$26.94
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$24.34
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$25.84
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$28.77
23260Fabric Worker$22.81
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.55
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.11
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$27.55
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$21.11
23370General Maintenance Worker$26.93
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.76
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.65
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.28
23391Gunsmith I$21.11
23392Gunsmith II$24.34
23393Gunsmith III$27.55
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$31.47
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.04
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.55
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$25.84
23470Laborer$18.60
23510Locksmith$25.84
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.38
23550Machinist, Maintenance$26.90
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.64
23591Metrology Technician I$27.55
23592Metrology Technician II$29.09
23593Metrology Technician III$30.39
23640Millwright$27.55
23710Office Appliance Repairer$25.84
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.67
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$26.09
23810Plumber, Maintenance$24.47
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.55
23850Rigger$27.55
23870Scale Mechanic$24.34
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$25.62
23910Small Engine Mechanic$24.34
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.22
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.07
23950Telephone Lineman$27.55
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.90
23965Well Driller$27.55
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.55
23980Woodworker$21.11
24550Case Manager$22.23
24570Child Care Attendant$14.45
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.03
24610Chore Aide$14.96
24630Homemaker$22.23
25010Boiler Tender$28.96
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.17
25070Stationary Engineer$28.96
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.35
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.17
27004Alarm Monitor$22.72
27007Baggage Inspector$18.15
27008Corrections Officer$23.56
27010Court Security Officer$22.32
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.30
27040Detention Officer$23.56
27070Firefighter$20.88
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.30
27131Police Officer I$27.71
27132Police Officer II$30.80
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$16.54
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$18.03
28043Carnival Worker$11.87
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.44
28310Lifeguard$13.83
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.42
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.86
28515Recreation Specialist$26.26
28630Sports Official$17.31
28690Swimming Pool Operator$20.78
29010Blocker And Bracer$24.34
29020Hatch Tender$24.34
29030Line Handler$24.34
29041Stevedore I$22.81
29042Stevedore II$25.84
30021Archeological Technician I$18.59
30022Archeological Technician II$20.80
30023Archeological Technician III$25.77
30030Cartographic Technician$25.77
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.52
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.54
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.52
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.59
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.80
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.20
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.54
30081Engineering Technician I$17.21
30082Engineering Technician II$19.31
30083Engineering Technician III$21.60
30084Engineering Technician IV$26.76
30085Engineering Technician V$32.73
30086Engineering Technician VI$39.61
30090Environmental Technician$25.77
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.77
30210Laboratory Technician$23.20
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.54
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.52
30240Mathematical Technician$25.77
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.53
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.91
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.14
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.32
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.52
30390Photo-Optics Technician$25.77
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.52
30461Technical Writer I$25.77
30462Technical Writer II$31.52
30463Technical Writer III$38.15
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$28.54
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.72
30621Weather Observer, Senior$25.77
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$14.74
31030Bus Driver$20.98
31043Driver Courier$18.15
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$13.24
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.55
31310Taxi Driver$13.21
31361Truckdriver, Light$19.80
31362Truckdriver, Medium$21.41
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.15
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.15
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.25
99050Desk Clerk$14.68
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.67
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.35
99260Marketing Analyst$28.11
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$26.32
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.32
99711Recycling Specialist$22.46
99730Refuse Collector$16.93
99810Sales Clerk$15.41
99820School Crossing Guard$16.04
99830Survey Party Chief$21.47
99831Surveying Aide$14.56
99832Surveying Technician$19.52
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.