Highway Construction — Kootenai, Idaho
WD ID20260096-17238-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Kootenai, Idaho (construction type: highway) is $26.24/hr base + $9.48/hr fringe = $35.72/hr total package (WD ID20260096-17238-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $26.24 | $9.48 | $35.72 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $23.92 | $9.75 | $33.67 Above median +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.97 | $12.10 | $39.07 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $25.47 | $9.52 | $34.99 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $23.40 | $9.72 | $33.12 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.86 | $9.54 | $32.40 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $20.64 | $7.37 | $28.01 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.07 | $10.00 | $33.07 Above median +52% 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 |
| OFFICE. ZONE 2: 45 RADIUS MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE | $28.48 | $13.00 | $41.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.88 | $11.62 | $37.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.18 | $11.55 | $36.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $23.34 | $8.48 | $31.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.53 | $9.55 | $33.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $23.13 | $9.17 | $32.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $26.06 | $11.64 | $37.70 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.06 | $11.76 | $37.82 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $23.55 | $8.54 | $32.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $22.25 | $6.52 | $28.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $25.78 | $11.50 | $37.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.99 | $7.99 | $27.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.77 | $11.64 | $37.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.12 | $11.76 | $36.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $26.06 | $11.56 | $37.62 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 BULLDOZER | $37.58 | $16.10 | $53.68 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $20.76 | $9.40 | $30.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $21.64 | $9.40 | $31.04 Above median | $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 | $26.61 | $13.21 | $39.82 Top 10% +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $23.93 | $11.27 | $35.20 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $23.14 | $11.72 | $34.86 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 Kootenai, 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.
| 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Kootenai, 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.