Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Oneida County, Idaho
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Oneida County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 91 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 Idaho repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Oneida 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$44.13
- 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 · Bear Lake County group | BRICKLAYER | $44.13 | $26.79 | 2 |
| 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) · Bingham County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.93 | $20.13 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $56.35 | $33.37 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER: GROUP 1 COMMON OR GENERAL | $49.12 | $32.62 | 13 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.22 | $26.22 | 32 |
| Painter · Bear Lake County group | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.12 | $16.12 | 2 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Bear Lake County group | PLUMBER | $55.68 | $36.75 | 3 |
| Roofer · Bear Lake County group | ROOFER | $48.92 | $29.02 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Bear Lake County group | SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION | $57.75 | $35.50 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Madison County group | 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 | 15 |
Wage determinations for Oneida 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 | ID20260021 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ID20260005 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ID20260087 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | ID20260058 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Oneida County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Oneida County?
$58.74 an hour: a $40.00 base wage plus $18.74 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ID20260021, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Oneida County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Oneida County?
$49.12 an hour: a $32.62 base wage plus $16.50 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: GROUP 1 COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination ID20260021, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Oneida 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 Oneida County, the $58.74 total is a $40.00 base wage plus $18.74 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Oneida County?
It depends on the kind of construction: ID20260021 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ID20260005 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ID20260087 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and ID20260058 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Oneida County share its rates with other counties?
For 7 of its 15 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Bear Lake County group). The other 8 are Oneida County's own.