Highway Construction — Jefferson, Idaho
WD ID20260095-17219-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Jefferson, Idaho (construction type: highway) is $26.24/hr base + $9.48/hr fringe = $35.72/hr total package (WD ID20260095-17219-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 30 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 | $26.24 | $9.48 | $35.72 +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $25.21 | $9.32 | $34.53 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.90 | $11.99 | $34.89 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.33 | $11.45 | $37.78 +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $25.47 | $9.52 | $34.99 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $19.38 | $7.86 | $27.24 Above median +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.19 | $11.00 | $34.19 Above median +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $20.64 | $7.37 | $28.01 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.34 | $10.90 | $33.24 Above median +52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFFICE. ZONE 2: 45 RADIUS MILES AND OVER FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE | $28.48 | $13.00 | $41.48 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.15 | $8.20 | $29.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $24.10 | $8.66 | $32.76 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.34 | $9.45 | $32.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $23.13 | $9.17 | $32.30 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.85 | $9.60 | $35.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.94 | $8.95 | $33.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.82 | $9.75 | $35.57 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $22.25 | $6.52 | $28.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $24.61 | $8.23 | $32.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $19.99 | $7.99 | $27.98 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $24.86 | $10.13 | $34.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $25.42 | $10.25 | $35.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $22.30 | $7.22 | $29.52 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 BULLDOZER | $37.58 | $16.10 | $53.68 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $22.68 | $10.70 | $33.38 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $17.69 | $4.66 | $22.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.35 | $12.59 | $33.94 Top 10% +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $26.61 | $13.21 | $39.82 Top 10% +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $23.93 | $11.27 | $35.20 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.35 | $13.05 | $34.40 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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.