Heavy Construction — Franklin, Idaho
WD ID20260109-17215-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Franklin, Idaho (construction type: heavy) is $24.00/hr base + $2.62/hr fringe = $26.62/hr total package (WD ID20260109-17215-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 7 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $24.00 | $2.62 | $26.62 +14% 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 |
| IRONWORKER | $43.40 | $30.27 | $73.67 Above median +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $34.25 | $13.80 | $48.05 Above median +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $36.14 | $16.10 | $52.24 Above median +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.98 | $20.50 | $57.48 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $35.60 | $17.00 | $52.60 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Franklin, 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.
Other Construction Types in Franklin
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Franklin, 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.