Prevailing wage rates in Owyhee County, Idaho

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

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination ID20260099, 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
Truck Driver: Water Truck$18.72$9.30$28.02
Truck Driver: Oil Distributor Truck$23.93$11.27$35.20
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$26.61$13.21$39.82
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$21.30$0.00$21.30
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$16.17$4.66$20.83
Traffic Control: Flagger$14.02$4.66$18.68
Operator: Screed$19.26$4.55$23.81
Operator: Rotomill$28.05$10.00$38.05
Operator: Roller (Subgrade)$19.99$7.99$27.98
Operator: Roller$18.82$3.86$22.68
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$20.18$3.86$24.04
Operator: Oiler$21.47$5.40$26.87
Operator: Mechanic$23.55$8.54$32.09
Operator: Loader$22.79$5.86$28.65
Operator: Grader/Blade$22.33$5.71$28.04
Operator: Forklift$23.13$9.17$32.30
Operator: Crane$23.34$9.45$32.79
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$21.89$5.65$27.54
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.15$8.20$29.35
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$20.57$5.50$26.07
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$15.50$5.41$20.91
Laborer: Grade Checker$15.95$3.86$19.81
Laborer: Common Or General$14.02$4.66$18.68
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$21.57$8.61$30.18
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter$25.47$9.52$34.99
Electrician$26.97$12.10$39.07
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$16.00$5.41$21.41
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$23.92$9.75$33.67
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$26.24$9.48$35.72

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination ID20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Sheet Metal Worker$8.00$0.34$8.34
Roofer$8.00$0.00$8.00
Plumber$10.82$0.00$10.82
Plasterer$9.00$0.00$9.00
Painter$8.03$0.00$8.03
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$8.25$0.75$9.00
Insulation Installer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$8.72$0.00$8.72
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.81$0.00$7.81
Carpenter$9.07$0.00$9.07

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination ID20260103, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer$35.53$19.85$55.38
Electrician$42.25$18.84$61.09
Power Equipment Operator: Loader$36.14$16.10$52.24
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$36.33$15.40$51.73
Ironworker$33.37$22.98$56.35
Laborer: Grade Checker$33.98$13.80$47.78
Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete)$33.93$13.80$47.73
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Unit Installation Only)$39.20$23.59$62.79
Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Unit Installation)$35.50$22.52$58.02
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$25.06$8.81$33.87
Roofer$19.08$2.06$21.14
Painter$17.11$1.25$18.36
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$23.60$4.33$27.93
Laborer: Common Or General$17.26$3.62$20.88
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$22.21$3.80$26.01
Carpenter$22.49$3.61$26.10
Operator: Crane$31.13$18.35$49.48

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination ID20260110, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$42.25$18.84$61.09
Line Construction: Lineman$51.02$17.93$68.95
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
Pipefitter$22.33$3.41$25.74
Laborer: Common Or General$23.47$8.51$31.98
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 Owyhee County, Idaho: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Idaho Counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyhee

Wage determination 2015-5503, revision 30, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.03
01111General Clerk I$18.01
07010Baker$17.27
07130Food Service Worker$16.99
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.96
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.45
11090Gardener$27.91
11150Janitor$17.38
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.93
11240Maid or Houseman$16.90
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.91
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.17
23470Laborer$20.71
27101Guard I$17.97
27102Guard II$20.10
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.54
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.33
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.03
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.35
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.89
01020Administrative Assistant$29.00
01035Court Reporter$27.42
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.32
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.99
01043Customer Service Representative III$22.43
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.74
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.36
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.28
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.60
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.60
01111General Clerk I$18.01
01112General Clerk II$19.65
01113General Clerk III$22.05
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.24
01141Messenger Courier$18.39
01191Order Clerk I$20.31
01192Order Clerk II$22.16
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.95
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$22.32
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.89
01270Production Control Clerk$29.17
01290Rental Clerk$20.00
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.63
01311Secretary I$18.63
01312Secretary II$20.84
01313Secretary III$23.24
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.60
01410Supply Technician$29.00
01420Survey Worker$21.51
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.03
01531Travel Clerk I$18.67
01532Travel Clerk II$20.67
01533Travel Clerk III$23.13
01611Word Processor I$16.22
01612Word Processor II$18.21
01613Word Processor III$20.37
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.80
05010Automotive Electrician$21.93
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.65
05070Automotive Worker$20.65
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.92
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.38
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.65
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.38
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.43
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.36
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.65
05310Painter, Automotive$21.93
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.65
05370Tire Repairer$18.51
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.38
07010Baker$17.27
07041Cook I$17.26
07042Cook II$19.90
07070Dishwasher$14.66
07130Food Service Worker$16.99
07210Meat Cutter$21.87
07260Waiter/Waitress$14.96
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.40
09040Furniture Handler$12.95
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.14
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$15.84
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$18.66
09130Upholsterer$19.71
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.45
11060Elevator Operator$17.38
11090Gardener$27.91
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.38
11150Janitor$17.38
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.93
11240Maid or Houseman$16.90
11260Pruner$18.38
11270Tractor Operator$25.59
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.93
11360Window Cleaner$19.80
12010Ambulance Driver$19.95
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$28.87
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$33.75
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.50
12020Dental Assistant$22.35
12025Dental Hygienist$44.98
12030EKG Technician$46.97
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$46.97
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.95
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$25.80
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$28.87
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$32.19
12100Medical Assistant$22.26
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.91
12160Medical Record Clerk$24.05
12190Medical Record Technician$26.91
12195Medical Transcriptionist$22.95
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.84
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.69
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.40
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.80
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.85
12235Optical Dispenser$21.50
12236Optical Technician$24.72
12250Pharmacy Technician$22.40
12280Phlebotomist$21.93
12305Radiologic Technologist$39.25
12311Registered Nurse I$27.39
12312Registered Nurse II$33.51
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.51
12314Registered Nurse III$40.54
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.54
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.59
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$35.76
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.83
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.46
13012Exhibits Specialist II$22.88
13013Exhibits Specialist III$27.98
13041Illustrator I$18.46
13042Illustrator II$22.88
13043Illustrator III$27.98
13047Librarian$25.33
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.59
13058Library Technician$16.38
13061Media Specialist I$16.50
13062Media Specialist II$18.46
13063Media Specialist III$20.58
13071Photographer I$17.86
13072Photographer II$20.28
13073Photographer III$25.00
13074Photographer IV$30.59
13075Photographer V$37.02
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$20.82
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.85
14041Computer Operator I$22.52
14042Computer Operator II$25.20
14043Computer Operator III$28.10
14044Computer Operator IV$31.21
14045Computer Operator V$34.57
14071Computer Programmer I$24.19
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.52
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$31.21
14170System Support Specialist$34.57
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.19
15060Educational Technologist$31.70
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.19
15080Graphic Artist$26.52
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.19
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.19
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.19
15090Technical Instructor$24.45
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.91
15110Test Proctor$19.74
15120Tutor$19.74
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)$29.53
19040Tool And Die Maker$35.91
21020Forklift Operator$22.94
21030Material Coordinator$29.17
21040Material Expediter$29.17
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.71
21071Order Filler$18.04
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.94
21110Shipping Packer$20.05
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.05
21140Store Worker I$13.92
21150Stock Clerk$20.38
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.94
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.94
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$33.91
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.59
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.12
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$33.91
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$35.43
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.57
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.13
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.59
23080Aircraft Worker$28.37
23110Appliance Mechanic$24.29
23120Bicycle Repairer$18.13
23125Cable Splicer$59.91
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$24.45
23140Carpet Layer$27.80
23160Electrician, Maintenance$29.62
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.15
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$30.96
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.82
23260Fabric Worker$26.06
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$23.88
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.12
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$39.82
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$31.15
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.17
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.12
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.59
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.37
23391Gunsmith I$24.12
23392Gunsmith II$27.80
23393Gunsmith III$31.48
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.91
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.48
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.53
23470Laborer$20.71
23510Locksmith$24.75
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.59
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.05
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.80
23591Metrology Technician I$31.48
23592Metrology Technician II$33.24
23593Metrology Technician III$34.73
23640Millwright$31.11
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.16
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.90
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$30.48
23810Plumber, Maintenance$28.59
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.48
23850Rigger$34.51
23870Scale Mechanic$27.80
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$30.83
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.26
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$32.00
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$33.79
23950Telephone Lineman$25.91
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.15
23965Well Driller$25.90
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.48
23980Woodworker$24.12
24550Case Manager$23.12
24570Child Care Attendant$14.73
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.38
24610Chore Aide$17.24
24630Homemaker$23.12
25010Boiler Tender$29.17
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.37
25070Stationary Engineer$29.17
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.50
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.37
27004Alarm Monitor$26.64
27007Baggage Inspector$17.97
27008Corrections Officer$26.36
27010Court Security Officer$28.37
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.10
27040Detention Officer$26.36
27070Firefighter$29.44
27101Guard I$17.97
27102Guard II$20.10
27131Police Officer I$34.11
27132Police Officer II$37.91
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.74
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.45
28043Carnival Worker$13.45
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.02
28310Lifeguard$13.94
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$20.16
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.72
28515Recreation Specialist$24.98
28630Sports Official$16.06
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.56
29010Blocker And Bracer$34.45
29020Hatch Tender$34.45
29030Line Handler$34.45
29041Stevedore I$32.30
29042Stevedore II$36.58
30021Archeological Technician I$19.79
30022Archeological Technician II$22.14
30023Archeological Technician III$27.42
30030Cartographic Technician$27.42
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.72
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.37
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.54
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.79
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.14
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.69
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.37
30081Engineering Technician I$16.26
30082Engineering Technician II$18.24
30083Engineering Technician III$20.41
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.28
30085Engineering Technician V$30.92
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.42
30090Environmental Technician$30.78
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.42
30210Laboratory Technician$27.51
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.94
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.29
30240Mathematical Technician$27.65
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.17
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.47
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.61
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.65
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.54
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.42
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.54
30461Technical Writer I$25.14
30462Technical Writer II$30.75
30463Technical Writer III$37.20
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$30.37
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.94
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.42
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.71
31030Bus Driver$25.51
31043Driver Courier$21.27
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$16.54
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.49
31310Taxi Driver$13.02
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.33
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.21
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.00
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.00
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$15.38
99050Desk Clerk$16.71
99095Embalmer$29.65
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.22
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.87
99260Marketing Analyst$29.99
99310Mortician$29.65
99410Pest Controller$21.66
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$27.78
99711Recycling Specialist$33.97
99730Refuse Collector$24.39
99810Sales Clerk$17.15
99820School Crossing Guard$19.46
99830Survey Party Chief$26.78
99831Surveying Aide$18.15
99832Surveying Technician$24.35
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.