Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Custer County, Idaho
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Custer County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 87 rates across 15 trades. Of each trade's main rate, electrician is the highest at $58.74 an hour and painter the lowest at $16.12, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Idaho modification we hold is dated May 18, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Idaho repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Custer County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Electrician$58.74
- Sheet Metal Worker$57.75
- Ironworker$56.35
- Plumber / Pipefitter$55.68
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$54.19
- Flagger$50.13
- Laborer$49.12
- Roofer$48.92
- Bricklayer$47.78
- Operating Engineer$36.22
- Carpenter$34.67
- Striping & Traffic Control$31.71
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.93
- Cement Mason$17.56
- Painter$16.12
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer · Custer County group | BRICKLAYER | $47.78 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $34.67 | $26.57 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.56 | $14.76 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $58.74 | $40.00 | 4 |
| Flagger | LABORER: GROUP 1 FLAGGER | $50.13 | $33.63 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Custer County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.93 | $20.13 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $56.35 | $33.37 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER | $49.12 | $32.62 | 11 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.22 | $26.22 | 32 |
| Painter | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.12 | $16.12 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter | PLUMBER | $55.68 | $36.75 | 3 |
| Roofer | ROOFER | $48.92 | $29.02 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $57.75 | $35.50 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $31.71 | $24.80 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5F DUMP (OVER 100 YDS) | $54.19 | $37.19 | 14 |
Wage determinations for Custer County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ID20260023 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ID20260002 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ID20260078 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | ID20260047 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Custer County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Custer County?
$58.74 an hour: a $40.00 base wage plus $18.74 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ID20260023, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Custer County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Custer County?
$49.12 an hour: a $32.62 base wage plus $16.50 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER), under wage determination ID20260023, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Custer County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For electrician, the highest-paid trade in Custer County, the $58.74 total is a $40.00 base wage plus $18.74 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Custer County?
It depends on the kind of construction: ID20260023 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ID20260002 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ID20260078 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and ID20260047 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Custer County share its rates with other counties?
For 2 of its 15 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Insulator rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Custer County group). The other 13 are Custer County's own.