Heavy Construction — Lemhi, Idaho
WD ID20260053-17221-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for $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 in Lemhi, Idaho (construction type: heavy) is $37.58/hr base + $16.10/hr fringe = $53.68/hr total package (WD ID20260053-17221-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $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 | $37.58 | $16.10 | $53.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $25.27 | $9.10 | $34.37 +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.02 | $0.00 | $18.02 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $18.74 | $58.74 +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $27.22 | $16.70 | $43.92 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $33.37 | $22.98 | $56.35 Above median +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.26 | $10.15 | $30.41 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1 FLAGGER | $33.63 | $16.50 | $50.13 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 ASPHALT INCLUDING RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER, AND DISTRIBUTOR | $33.83 | $16.50 | $50.33 Top 10% +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.23 | $3.77 | $22.00 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 STRE | $35.68 | $18.24 | $53.92 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $36.98 | $16.10 | $53.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $38.06 | $16.10 | $54.16 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.40 | $6.59 | $27.99 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.05 | $0.00 | $21.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE BATCH PLANT | $24.94 | $11.96 | $36.90 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.30 | $8.38 | $32.68 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.91 | $8.79 | $33.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.33 | $4.25 | $25.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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/PE | $36.33 | $16.10 | $52.43 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7: DRILL, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, SCRAPERS ZONE PAY: ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE | $37.35 | $16.10 | $53.45 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.53 | $0.00 | $17.53 Above median -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $21.00 | $12.10 | $33.10 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.57 | $11.22 | $35.79 Top 10% +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lemhi, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Lemhi, 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.