Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Payette County, Idaho
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Payette County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 86 rates across 17 trades. Of each trade's main rate, sheet metal worker is the highest at $62.79 an hour and insulation applicator the lowest at $7.25, 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 Idaho repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Payette 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.
- Sheet Metal Worker$62.79
- Electrician$61.09
- Plumber / Pipefitter$58.57
- Ironworker$52.10
- Roofer$50.96
- Flagger$50.13
- Bricklayer$47.78
- Operating Engineer$37.82
- Carpenter$31.21
- Striping & Traffic Control$30.47
- Cement Mason$25.31
- Heat & Frost Insulator$21.93
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$20.00
- Painter$16.12
- Laborer$15.44
- Plasterer$9.00
- Insulation Applicator$7.25
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 · Elmore County group | BRICKLAYER | $47.78 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $31.21 | $23.68 | 4 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $25.31 | $19.43 | 4 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $61.09 | $42.25 | 4 |
| Flagger | LABORER: GROUP 1 FLAGGER | $50.13 | $33.63 | 1 |
| Insulation Applicator · Ada County group | INSULATION INSTALLER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Elmore County group | INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $21.93 | $20.13 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (ELMORE, PAYETTE, AND VALLEY COUNTIES) | $52.10 | $30.62 | 4 |
| Laborer | LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.44 | $15.44 | 11 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.82 | $27.29 | 30 |
| Painter · Elmore County group | PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.12 | $16.12 | 2 |
| Plasterer · Ada County group | PLASTERER | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Elmore County group | PLUMBER | $58.57 | $39.90 | 2 |
| Roofer · Elmore County group | ROOFER | $50.96 | $35.75 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Elmore County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $62.79 | $39.20 | 2 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Payette County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $30.47 | $23.80 | 2 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.00 | $17.82 | 14 |
Wage determinations for Payette 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 | ID20260020 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ID20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ID20260086 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | ID20260059 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Payette County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Payette County?
$61.09 an hour: a $42.25 base wage plus $18.84 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ID20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Payette County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Payette County?
$15.44 an hour: a $15.44 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, for the main classification (LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL), under wage determination ID20260020, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Payette 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 sheet metal worker, the highest-paid trade in Payette County, the $62.79 total is a $39.20 base wage plus $23.59 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Payette County?
It depends on the kind of construction: ID20260020 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ID20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ID20260086 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and ID20260059 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Payette County share its rates with other counties?
For 9 of its 17 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 3 counties (the Elmore County group). The other 8 are Payette County's own.