Highway Construction — Butte, Idaho
WD ID20260076-17207-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Butte, Idaho (construction type: highway) is $26.57/hr base + $8.10/hr fringe = $34.67/hr total package (WD ID20260076-17207-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: ID20260076-17207-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Idaho (ID)
County: Butte
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $26.57 | $8.10 | $34.67 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.00 | $10.93 | $35.93 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $24.80 | $6.91 | $31.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.68 | $10.90 | $33.58 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $23.98 | $11.05 | $35.03 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $23.52 | $11.05 | $34.57 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 ASPHALT LABORER INCLUDING SHOVELING, SPREADING, AND DISTRIBUTING | $33.83 | $16.50 | $50.33 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 ASPHALT RAKER | $33.63 | $16.50 | $50.13 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.42 | $10.90 | $34.32 Above median +57% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.74 | $10.07 | $35.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.35 | $11.55 | $36.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $24.95 | $10.18 | $35.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.19 | $9.60 | $35.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.22 | $10.00 | $36.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRUSHER | $25.06 | $9.23 | $34.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.96 | $10.00 | $35.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $24.76 | $11.51 | $36.27 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.22 | $9.98 | $36.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $26.91 | $10.22 | $37.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $25.66 | $9.23 | $34.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $26.13 | $10.40 | $36.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $22.24 | $8.57 | $30.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.54 | $10.62 | $36.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $25.84 | $10.63 | $36.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $25.42 | $9.93 | $35.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $22.68 | $10.90 | $33.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $22.66 | $10.90 | $33.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 3 WATER TRUCK | $35.60 | $17.00 | $52.60 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5A DUMP | $35.60 | $17.00 | $52.60 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5B DUMP | $35.78 | $17.00 | $52.78 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5C DUMP | $36.01 | $17.00 | $53.01 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5D DUMP | $36.12 | $17.00 | $53.12 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5E DUMP | $36.75 | $17.00 | $53.75 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5F DUMP | $37.19 | $17.00 | $54.19 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $21.66 | $13.04 | $34.70 Top 10% +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $21.53 | $12.96 | $34.49 Top 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $22.54 | $12.35 | $34.89 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Butte, ID — Highway 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Butte, 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.