Heavy Construction — Washington, Idaho
WD ID20260064-17243-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 200 FT $.30 OVER SCALE OVER 200 FT POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6: BLADE OPERATOR, CRANES, DRILLING, FRONT END LOADER, OILER, SCRAPER ZONE PAY: ZON in Washington, Idaho (construction type: heavy) is $36.98/hr base + $16.10/hr fringe = $53.08/hr total package (WD ID20260064-17243-hvy, Rev. 1).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 FT $.30 OVER SCALE OVER 200 FT POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6: BLADE OPERATOR, CRANES, DRILLING, FRONT END LOADER, OILER, SCRAPER ZONE PAY: ZON | $36.98 | $16.10 | $53.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $25.41 | $9.98 | $35.39 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.25 | $12.31 | $35.56 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $42.25 | $18.84 | $61.09 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FT $.30 OVER SCALE OVER 200 FT $.45 OVER SCALE | $37.58 | $16.10 | $53.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FT $.30 OVER SCALE OVER 200 FT POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 70 CRANES, DRILL, GRADER, FRONT END LOADER, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, SCRAPERS, TOWER CRANE | $37.35 | $16.10 | $53.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.22 | $16.70 | $43.92 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $43.40 | $30.27 | $73.67 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.46 | $10.00 | $32.46 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 FLAGGER | $33.63 | $16.50 | $50.13 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 ASPHALT INCLUDING RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER, AND DISTRIBUTOR | $33.83 | $16.50 | $50.33 Top 10% +131% 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 |
| MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY. IF A PROJECT IS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE ZONE THE LOWER ZONE RATE SHALL APPLY ZONES SHALL BE MEASURED FROM THE THE | $36.81 | $16.10 | $52.91 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY. IF A PROJECT IS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE ZONE THE LOWER ZONE RATE SHALL APPLY ZONES SHALL BE MEASURED FROM THE THE | $38.06 | $16.10 | $54.16 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.15 | $10.03 | $32.18 Above median | $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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 ROLLER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PE | $36.33 | $16.10 | $52.43 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FRONT END LOADER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES | $36.64 | $16.10 | $52.74 +86% 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: 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 | $24.70 | $12.10 | $36.80 Top 10% +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Washington, 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.