Building Construction — Power, Idaho
WD ID20260034-17228-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Power, Idaho (construction type: building) is $26.79/hr base + $17.34/hr fringe = $44.13/hr total package (WD ID20260034-17228-bld, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $26.79 | $17.34 | $44.13 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.52 | $2.80 | $16.32 -30% 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 | $24.74 | $14.82 | $39.56 Above median +32% 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 | $17.87 | $0.00 | $17.87 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 MASON TENDER | $33.93 | $16.50 | $50.43 +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $22.23 | $0.00 | $22.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $16.28 | $0.00 | $16.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $24.52 | $7.87 | $32.39 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.27 | $5.54 | $26.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $12.09 | $5.33 | $17.42 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $36.75 | $18.93 | $55.68 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFT ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 | $36.33 | $16.10 | $52.43 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 CRANE ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 | $36.98 | $16.10 | $53.08 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 CRANE, TOWER CRANE ZONE PAY: ZONE CENTERS: BOISE, TWIN FALLS, POCATELLO, AND IDAHO FALLS ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE Z | $37.35 | $16.10 | $53.45 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.06 | $0.00 | $16.06 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Power, ID — Building 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 building construction in Power, 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.