Highway Construction — Fremont, Idaho
WD ID20260087-17216-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Fremont, Idaho (construction type: highway) is $26.57/hr base + $8.10/hr fringe = $34.67/hr total package (WD ID20260087-17216-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 32 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 | $26.57 | $8.10 | $34.67 +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.00 | $10.93 | $35.93 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $24.80 | $6.91 | $31.71 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $23.37 | $10.50 | $33.87 Above median +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.68 | $10.90 | $33.58 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $23.98 | $11.05 | $35.03 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $23.52 | $11.05 | $34.57 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.42 | $10.90 | $34.32 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFFICE ZONE 2: OVER 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE | $40.89 | $18.64 | $59.53 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $25.74 | $10.07 | $35.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.35 | $11.55 | $36.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $24.95 | $10.18 | $35.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.19 | $9.60 | $35.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.22 | $10.00 | $36.22 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRUSHER | $25.06 | $9.23 | $34.29 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.96 | $10.00 | $35.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER | $24.76 | $11.51 | $36.27 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $26.22 | $9.98 | $36.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $26.91 | $10.22 | $37.13 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $25.66 | $9.23 | $34.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $26.13 | $10.40 | $36.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $22.24 | $8.57 | $30.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.54 | $10.62 | $36.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $25.84 | $10.63 | $36.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $25.42 | $9.93 | $35.35 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $22.68 | $10.90 | $33.58 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $22.66 | $10.90 | $33.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $21.66 | $13.04 | $34.70 Top 10% +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.86 | $13.18 | $35.04 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $21.53 | $12.96 | $34.49 Top 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $22.54 | $12.35 | $34.89 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.35 | $13.33 | $34.68 Above median +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Fremont, ID — Highway 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Fremont, 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.