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Operating Engineer prevailing wage in Oneida County, Idaho
$36.22an hour, base + fringe · CRANE
$26.22 wage + $10.00 fringe benefits · Highway · SUID2013-015
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in Oneida County, an operating engineer working as crane must be paid at least $36.22 an hour: a $26.22 base wage plus $10.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ID20260087 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $36.22 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination ID20260087, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier SUID2013-015 (June 17, 2013). 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 Idaho repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
DOL lists 23 operating engineer rates for Oneida County, from $17.00 to $37.13 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $26.22 + $10.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $26.22 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $10.00 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $36.22 |
When this rate changes
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Idaho change log lists what each one changed.
Every operating engineer rate in Oneida County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- OPERATOR: MECHANICHighway · SUID2013-015$37.13
- OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighway · SUID2013-015$36.90
- OPERATOR: CONCRETE BATCH PLANTHeavy · SUID2010-051$36.90
- OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)Highway · SUID2013-015$36.53
- OPERATOR: ROTOMILLHighway · SUID2013-015$36.47
- OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDERHighway · SUID2013-015$36.27
- OPERATOR: CRANEHighway · SUID2013-015$36.22
- OPERATOR: LOADERHighway · SUID2013-015$36.20
- OPERATOR: ROLLERHighway · SUID2013-015$36.16
- OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighway · SUID2013-015$35.96
- OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighway · SUID2013-015$35.81
- OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighway · SUID2013-015$35.79
- OPERATOR: SCREEDHighway · SUID2013-015$35.35
- OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighway · SUID2013-015$35.13
- OPERATOR: OILERHighway · SUID2013-015$34.89
- OPERATOR: CRUSHERHighway · SUID2013-015$34.29
- OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavy · SUID2010-051$33.70
- OPERATOR: CRANEHeavy · SUID2010-051$32.68
- OPERATOR: ROLLER (SUBGRADE)Highway · SUID2013-015$30.81
- OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavy · SUID2010-051$27.99
- OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END)Heavy · SUID2010-051$27.44
- OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavy · SUID2010-051$21.05
- OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavy · SUID2010-051$17.00
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 EXCAVATOR, CRANE (OVER 50 TONS), TOWER CRANE, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE Zone 2 30 - 60 miles: $30.00/per day Zone 3 More than 60 miles: $35.00/per day. CRANE LONG BOOM PAY: A. Crane Booms, 100ft to 150ft, fifteen cents over scale B. Crane Booms, 150 ft to 200 ft, thirty cents over scale C. Crane Booms, over 200 ft., forty-five cents over scaleBuildingENGI0302-033 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 EXCAVATOR, CRANE (OVER 50 TONS), TOWER CRANE, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE Zone 2 30 - 60 miles: $30.00/per day Zone 3 More than 60 miles: $35.00/per day. CRANE LONG BOOM PAY: A. Crane Booms, 100ft to 150ft, fifteen cents over scale B. Crane Booms, 150 ft to 200 ft, thirty cents over scale C. Crane Booms, over 200 ft., forty-five cents over scale DOL prints this rate per day: $37.35 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260021 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 BACKHOE (3/4 YD TO 3 1/2 YD), CRANE (UP TO AND INCLUDING 50 TON) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY. CRANE LONG BOOM PAY: A. CRANE BOOMS, 100FT TO 150FT, FIFTEEN CENTS OVER SCALE B. CRANE BOOMS, 150 FT TO 200 FT, THIRTY CENTS OVER SCALE C. CRANE BOOMS, OVER 200 FT., FORTY-FIVE CENTS OVER SCALEBuildingENGI0302-033 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 BACKHOE (3/4 YD TO 3 1/2 YD), CRANE (UP TO AND INCLUDING 50 TON) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY. CRANE LONG BOOM PAY: A. CRANE BOOMS, 100FT TO 150FT, FIFTEEN CENTS OVER SCALE B. CRANE BOOMS, 150 FT TO 200 FT, THIRTY CENTS OVER SCALE C. CRANE BOOMS, OVER 200 FT., FORTY-FIVE CENTS OVER SCALE DOL prints this rate per day: $36.98 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260021 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 BACKHOE (UP TO 3/4 YD), INDUSTRIAL OILER ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAYBuildingENGI0302-033 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 BACKHOE (UP TO 3/4 YD), INDUSTRIAL OILER ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY DOL prints this rate per day: $36.81 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260021 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFT ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAYBuildingENGI0302-033 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFT ZONE 1 (ANYONE WORKING ON HAZMAT JOBS WORKING WITH SUPPLIED AIR SHALL RECEIVE $1.00 PER HOUR ABOVE CLASSIFICATION) ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES: $35.00/PER DAY DOL prints this rate per day: $36.33 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260021 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: SCREEDHighwaySUID2013-015 | $35.35 | $25.42 | $9.93 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILLHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.47 | $25.84 | $10.63 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER (SUBGRADE)HighwaySUID2013-015 | $30.81 | $22.24 | $8.57 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.16 | $25.54 | $10.62 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)HighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.53 | $26.13 | $10.40 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: OILERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $34.89 | $25.66 | $9.23 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANICHighwaySUID2013-015 | $37.13 | $26.91 | $10.22 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: LOADERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.20 | $26.22 | $9.98 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.27 | $24.76 | $11.51 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHighwaySUID2013-015 | $35.96 | $25.96 | $10.00 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRUSHERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $34.29 | $25.06 | $9.23 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.22 | $26.22 | $10.00 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $35.79 | $26.19 | $9.60 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $35.13 | $24.95 | $10.18 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHighwaySUID2013-015 | $36.90 | $25.35 | $11.55 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHighwaySUID2013-015 | $35.81 | $25.74 | $10.07 | ID20260087 Mod 1 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 BULLDOZER, SCRAPER (OVER 80 YDS TO 100 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVEHeavyENGI0370-032 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 BULLDOZER, SCRAPER (OVER 80 YDS TO 100 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVE DOL prints this rate per day: $37.58 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7: DRILL (BIT 8 IN AND OVER), HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, SCRAPERS (OVER 40 YDS TO 60 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVEHeavyENGI0370-032 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7: DRILL (BIT 8 IN AND OVER), HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, SCRAPERS (OVER 40 YDS TO 60 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVE DOL prints this rate per day: $37.35 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 DRILLING (BIT UNDER 8IN), OILER, SCRAPER (UP TO AND INCLUDING 40 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVEHeavyENGI0370-032 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 DRILLING (BIT UNDER 8IN), OILER, SCRAPER (UP TO AND INCLUDING 40 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVE DOL prints this rate per day: $36.98 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVEHeavyENGI0370-032 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVE DOL prints this rate per day: $36.33 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 10 SCRAPER (OVER 100 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVEHeavyENGI0370-032 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 10 SCRAPER (OVER 100 YDS) 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/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 FOLLOWING U.S. POST OFFICES: BOISE: 304 N. 8TH STREET TWIN FALLS: 253 2ND AVE. WEST POCATELLO: CLARK STREET IDAHO FALLS: 875 NORTH CAPITAL AVE DOL prints this rate per day: $38.06 base, fringe “16.10”. | — | — | — | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE BATCH PLANTHeavySUID2010-051 | $36.90 | $24.94 | $11.96 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOEHeavySUID2010-051 | $27.99 | $21.40 | $6.59 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END)HeavySUID2010-051 | $27.44 | $21.33 | $6.11 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADEHeavySUID2010-051 | $33.70 | $24.91 | $8.79 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFTHeavySUID2010-051 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $0.00 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: CRANEHeavySUID2010-051 | $32.68 | $24.30 | $8.38 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADERHeavySUID2010-051 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $0.00 | ID20260058 Mod 2 |
How Oneida County compares
The main operating engineer rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Idaho
Oneida $36.22219
$22.23Power$49.93Bannock
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Oneida Countybase $26.22$36.22
- Bannock Countybase $31.81$49.93
- Franklin Countybase $31.81$49.93
- Power Countybase $22.23$22.23
Operating Engineer rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base + fringe | Base | vs Oneida County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $49.93 | $31.81 | +$13.71 |
| Franklin County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $49.93 | $31.81 | +$13.71 |
| Cassia County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.82 | $27.29 | +$1.60 |
| Oneida County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.22 | $26.22 | |
| Bear Lake County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.22 | $26.22 | same |
| Caribou County | OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.22 | $26.22 | same |
| Power County | OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $22.23 | $22.23 | −$13.99 |
Idaho operating engineer prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination ID20260087 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/ID20260087/1
We read every active Idaho Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Oneida County as CSV · Report an error