Heavy Construction — Bonner, Idaho
WD ID20260040-17234-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for $2.00 in Bonner, Idaho (construction type: heavy) is $27.51/hr base + $15.95/hr fringe = $43.46/hr total package (WD ID20260040-17234-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 trade classifications covered by this determination.
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 | $27.51 | $15.95 | $43.46 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $38.87 | $17.84 | $56.71 +143% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $29.92 | $5.20 | $35.12 Above median +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.55 | $19.09 | $68.64 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $43.40 | $30.27 | $73.67 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON | $26.28 | $12.15 | $38.43 Top 10% +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2 GENERAL OR COMMON ZONE DIFFERENTIAL: ZONE 2 - $2.00 BASE POINTS: SPOKANE ZONE 1: 0-45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE. ZONE 2 | $32.15 | $16.30 | $48.45 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $22.13 | $11.13 | $33.26 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.67 | $7.26 | $24.93 Above median +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFFICE ZONE 2: OVER 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE | $40.89 | $18.64 | $59.53 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.97 | $0.00 | $20.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE BATCH PLANT | $24.94 | $11.96 | $36.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $21.20 | $0.00 | $21.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $37.71 | $23.44 | $61.15 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BULLDOZER ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, LEWISTON ZONE 1: 0-45 MILES: FREE ZONE 2: 45 MILES & OVER: $2.00 | $28.44 | $15.95 | $44.39 +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FRONT END LOADER ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, LEWISTON ZONE 1: 0-45 MILES: FREE ZONE 2: 45 MILES & OVER | $28.60 | $15.95 | $44.55 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5: BACKHOE, CRANES, DRILL (8 IN BIT AND OVER ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, LEWISTON ZONE 1: 0-45 MILES: FREE | $28.76 | $15.95 | $44.71 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 BACKHOE, CRANE, BULLDOZER, GRADER/BLADE, FRONT-END LOADER, PAVER, SCRAPERS ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, L | $29.04 | $15.95 | $44.99 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 BACKHOE, CRANES, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, FRONT END LOADER ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, LEWISTON ZONE 1: 0-45 | $29.31 | $15.95 | $45.26 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 CRANES, FRONT END LOADER ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: SPOKANE, PASCO, LEWISTON ZONE 1: 0-45 MILES: FREE ZONE 2: 45 MILES | $30.41 | $15.95 | $46.36 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP | $37.02 | $20.93 | $57.95 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP | $36.58 | $20.93 | $57.51 Top 10% +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $21.00 | $12.10 | $33.10 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.48 | $11.67 | $36.15 Top 10% +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Bonner, ID — Heavy construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Other Construction Types in Bonner
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Bonner, Idaho.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.