Highway Construction — Valley, Idaho
WD ID20260086-17231-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Valley, Idaho (construction type: highway) is $26.57/hr base + $8.10/hr fringe = $34.67/hr total package (WD ID20260086-17231-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 30 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 | $26.57 | $8.10 | $34.67 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.83 | $11.94 | $38.77 +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $23.80 | $6.67 | $30.47 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $23.09 | $10.44 | $33.53 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.88 | $11.05 | $34.93 Above median +60% 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 | $23.41 | $10.78 | $34.19 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.88 | $11.05 | $34.93 Above median +60% 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 | $26.20 | $9.97 | $36.17 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 | $23.93 | $9.09 | $33.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $25.94 | $10.36 | $36.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.04 | $10.28 | $36.32 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 | $26.00 | $10.30 | $36.30 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 | $25.15 | $9.83 | $34.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.40 | $8.63 | $34.03 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 | $25.63 | $10.33 | $35.96 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 | $25.24 | $10.42 | $35.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $27.06 | $12.65 | $39.71 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $24.07 | $9.63 | $33.70 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: DUMP TRUCK | $21.80 | $13.95 | $35.75 Top 10% +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $22.12 | $13.20 | $35.32 Top 10% +38% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $23.99 | $11.12 | $35.11 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Valley, 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.
Other Construction Types in Valley
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Valley, 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.