Prevailing wage rates in Kootenai County, Idaho

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

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination ID20260096, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator: Group 8 Bulldozer$37.58$16.10$53.68
Laborer: Pipelayer Zone Differential (Add To Zone 1 Rates): Zone 2 - $2.00 Base Points: Pasco 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
Truck Driver: Water Truck$23.14$11.72$34.86
Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck$23.93$11.27$35.20
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$26.61$13.21$39.82
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$21.64$9.40$31.04
Traffic Control: Flagger$20.76$9.40$30.16
Operator: Screed$26.06$11.56$37.62
Operator: Roller (Subgrade)$19.99$7.99$27.98
Operator: Roller (Finishing)$25.77$11.64$37.41
Operator: Roller$25.12$11.76$36.88
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$25.78$11.50$37.28
Operator: Oiler$22.25$6.52$28.77
Operator: Mechanic$23.55$8.54$32.09
Operator: Loader$26.06$11.76$37.82
Operator: Grader/Blade$26.06$11.64$37.70
Operator: Forklift$23.13$9.17$32.30
Operator: Crane$23.53$9.55$33.08
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$23.34$8.48$31.82
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.18$11.55$36.73
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$25.88$11.62$37.50
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$23.07$10.00$33.07
Laborer: Grade Checker$20.64$7.37$28.01
Laborer: Common Or General$22.86$9.54$32.40
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$23.40$9.72$33.12
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$25.47$9.52$34.99
Electrician$26.97$12.10$39.07
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$23.92$9.75$33.67
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$26.24$9.48$35.72
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 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 ID20260107, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$35.53$19.85$55.38
Carpenter$44.98$17.84$62.82
Electrician$48.55$19.09$67.64
Power Equipment Operator: Loader$36.14$16.10$52.24
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$36.33$15.40$51.73
Ironworker$43.40$30.27$73.67
Laborer: Grade Checker$33.98$13.80$47.78
Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete)$33.93$13.80$47.73
Laborer (Common Or General)$29.44$14.50$43.94
Sheet Metal Worker$32.27$21.57$53.84
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$25.06$8.81$33.87
Roofer$19.80$2.06$21.86
Painter$17.11$1.25$18.36
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$28.92$10.39$39.31
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.21$3.80$26.01
Operator: Crane$31.13$18.35$49.48

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ID20260112, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$42.25$18.84$61.09
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$36.98$20.50$57.48
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$36.14$16.10$52.24
Ironworker$43.40$30.27$73.67
Laborer (Common Or General)$32.15$16.30$48.45
Carpenter$24.00$2.62$26.62
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$35.60$17.00$52.60

Service Contract Act rates (services)

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

Service Contract Act: Idaho Counties of Kootenai

Wage determination 2015-5505, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.28
01111General Clerk I$18.24
07010Baker$17.79
07130Food Service Worker$16.25
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.30
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.36
11090Gardener$22.95
11150Janitor$18.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.86
11240Maid or Houseman$17.30
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.35
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.50
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.75
23470Laborer$20.26
27101Guard I$19.25
27102Guard II$21.53
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.05
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.86
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.28
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.63
01013Accounting Clerk III$24.20
01020Administrative Assistant$28.91
01035Court Reporter$22.66
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.45
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.94
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.14
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.83
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.46
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.29
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.71
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.71
01111General Clerk I$18.24
01112General Clerk II$19.90
01113General Clerk III$22.33
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.38
01141Messenger Courier$13.61
01191Order Clerk I$15.41
01192Order Clerk II$16.81
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.76
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.98
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.38
01270Production Control Clerk$24.96
01290Rental Clerk$19.87
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.76
01311Secretary I$18.76
01312Secretary II$20.98
01313Secretary III$23.38
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.82
01410Supply Technician$28.91
01420Survey Worker$20.09
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.16
01531Travel Clerk I$16.70
01532Travel Clerk II$17.95
01533Travel Clerk III$20.09
01611Word Processor I$16.71
01612Word Processor II$18.76
01613Word Processor III$20.98
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.76
05010Automotive Electrician$23.24
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.99
05070Automotive Worker$21.99
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.48
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.48
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.99
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.48
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$18.25
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.72
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.99
05310Painter, Automotive$23.24
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.99
05370Tire Repairer$19.84
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.48
07010Baker$17.79
07041Cook I$18.10
07042Cook II$20.42
07070Dishwasher$15.37
07130Food Service Worker$16.25
07210Meat Cutter$22.03
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.30
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.56
09040Furniture Handler$16.14
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.42
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.38
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.88
09130Upholsterer$23.42
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.36
11060Elevator Operator$18.34
11090Gardener$22.95
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.34
11150Janitor$18.34
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.86
11240Maid or Houseman$17.30
11260Pruner$18.00
11270Tractor Operator$21.49
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.86
11360Window Cleaner$19.22
12010Ambulance Driver$28.52
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.52
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$39.12
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.00
12020Dental Assistant$22.94
12025Dental Hygienist$47.91
12030EKG Technician$43.21
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$43.21
12040Emergency Medical Technician$28.52
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.49
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.52
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$31.80
12100Medical Assistant$21.81
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.66
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.36
12190Medical Record Technician$23.90
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.12
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$62.68
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.91
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.64
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.07
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.15
12235Optical Dispenser$22.33
12236Optical Technician$25.49
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.41
12280Phlebotomist$25.49
12305Radiologic Technologist$38.09
12311Registered Nurse I$26.80
12312Registered Nurse II$32.78
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.78
12314Registered Nurse III$39.67
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.67
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.55
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.32
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.67
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.00
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.30
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.28
13041Illustrator I$18.00
13042Illustrator II$22.30
13043Illustrator III$27.28
13047Librarian$24.80
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.82
13058Library Technician$16.28
13061Media Specialist I$16.15
13062Media Specialist II$18.08
13063Media Specialist III$20.16
13071Photographer I$16.15
13072Photographer II$18.08
13073Photographer III$22.39
13074Photographer IV$27.39
13075Photographer V$33.14
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.11
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.11
14041Computer Operator I$19.68
14042Computer Operator II$22.02
14043Computer Operator III$24.56
14044Computer Operator IV$27.28
14045Computer Operator V$30.21
14071Computer Programmer I$20.55
14072Computer Programmer II$25.46
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.68
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.28
14170System Support Specialist$30.21
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.02
15060Educational Technologist$30.36
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.99
15080Graphic Artist$24.36
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.99
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.99
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.99
15090Technical Instructor$22.32
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.30
15110Test Proctor$18.02
15120Tutor$18.02
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)$31.18
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.85
21020Forklift Operator$25.29
21030Material Coordinator$24.96
21040Material Expediter$24.96
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.26
21071Order Filler$19.06
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$25.29
21110Shipping Packer$20.52
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.52
21140Store Worker I$18.33
21150Stock Clerk$21.52
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$25.29
21410Warehouse Specialist$25.29
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.35
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.44
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$28.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.35
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.82
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.52
23050Aircraft, Painter$27.41
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.44
23080Aircraft Worker$25.94
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.18
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.14
23125Cable Splicer$52.72
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.00
23140Carpet Layer$29.50
23160Electrician, Maintenance$31.90
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.50
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.18
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$32.84
23260Fabric Worker$27.80
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.84
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.14
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$32.84
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.14
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.75
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$28.88
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.44
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.94
23391Gunsmith I$26.14
23392Gunsmith II$29.50
23393Gunsmith III$32.84
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.49
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$31.03
23460Instrument Mechanic$32.84
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.18
23470Laborer$20.26
23510Locksmith$31.18
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$29.72
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.05
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.38
23591Metrology Technician I$32.84
23592Metrology Technician II$34.52
23593Metrology Technician III$36.20
23640Millwright$31.95
23710Office Appliance Repairer$30.58
23760Painter, Maintenance$23.08
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$29.03
23810Plumber, Maintenance$27.57
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$32.84
23850Rigger$32.84
23870Scale Mechanic$29.50
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.84
23910Small Engine Mechanic$28.16
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$30.46
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$32.01
23950Telephone Lineman$31.19
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.76
23965Well Driller$32.84
23970Woodcraft Worker$32.84
23980Woodworker$26.14
24550Case Manager$23.50
24570Child Care Attendant$15.36
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.16
24610Chore Aide$17.87
24630Homemaker$23.50
25010Boiler Tender$28.56
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.11
25070Stationary Engineer$28.56
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.28
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.11
27004Alarm Monitor$29.36
27007Baggage Inspector$19.25
27008Corrections Officer$29.09
27010Court Security Officer$30.38
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.53
27040Detention Officer$29.09
27070Firefighter$31.66
27101Guard I$19.25
27102Guard II$21.53
27131Police Officer I$34.34
27132Police Officer II$38.17
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.57
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.83
28043Carnival Worker$15.55
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.07
28310Lifeguard$16.37
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.32
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.57
28515Recreation Specialist$26.42
28630Sports Official$16.99
28690Swimming Pool Operator$22.39
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.50
29020Hatch Tender$29.50
29030Line Handler$29.50
29041Stevedore I$27.80
29042Stevedore II$31.18
30021Archeological Technician I$20.16
30022Archeological Technician II$22.55
30023Archeological Technician III$27.94
30030Cartographic Technician$27.94
30040Civil Engineering Technician$27.94
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.94
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.17
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.16
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.55
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.15
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.94
30081Engineering Technician I$17.48
30082Engineering Technician II$19.62
30083Engineering Technician III$21.94
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.19
30085Engineering Technician V$33.26
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.23
30090Environmental Technician$27.94
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.94
30210Laboratory Technician$25.15
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.94
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.17
30240Mathematical Technician$27.94
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$24.11
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.87
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.53
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$44.21
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$34.17
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.94
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.17
30461Technical Writer I$27.94
30462Technical Writer II$34.17
30463Technical Writer III$41.36
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$30.94
30502Weather Forecaster II$37.64
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.94
31010Airplane Pilot$35.97
31020Bus Aide$17.96
31030Bus Driver$23.25
31043Driver Courier$20.47
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.05
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$21.78
31310Taxi Driver$14.48
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.86
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.25
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.03
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.03
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.54
99030Cashier$16.84
99050Desk Clerk$16.54
99095Embalmer$29.73
99130Flight Follower$29.73
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.11
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.34
99260Marketing Analyst$28.51
99310Mortician$29.73
99410Pest Controller$22.70
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.62
99710Recycling Laborer$23.38
99711Recycling Specialist$26.47
99730Refuse Collector$21.82
99810Sales Clerk$17.80
99820School Crossing Guard$20.82
99830Survey Party Chief$31.88
99831Surveying Aide$21.60
99832Surveying Technician$28.98
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.12
99841Vending Machine Repairer$27.86
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.12

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.