Heavy Construction — Power, Idaho
WD ID20260072-17228-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 Power, Idaho (construction type: heavy) is $37.35/hr base + $16.10/hr fringe = $53.45/hr total package (WD ID20260072-17228-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 | $37.35 | $16.10 | $53.45 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| $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 | $36.81 | $16.10 | $52.91 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $23.92 | $9.03 | $32.95 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $26.06 | $11.26 | $37.32 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $22.43 | $15.06 | $37.49 Above median +60% 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 |
| LABORER: GENERAL OR COMMON ZONE DIFFERENTIAL: ZONE 2 - $2.00 BASE POINTS: SPOKANE ZONE 1: 0-45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE. ZONE 2: 45 RADI | $32.15 | $16.30 | $48.45 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $22.68 | $10.90 | $33.58 Above median +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.15 | $10.15 | $32.30 Above median +48% vs market | $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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FRONT END LOADER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILES | $36.64 | $16.10 | $52.74 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 BULLDOZER, SCRAPER ZONE PAY: ZONE 1 0 - 30 MILES: FREE ZONE 2 30 - 60 MILES: $30.00/PER DAY ZONE 3 MORE THAN 60 MILE | $37.58 | $16.10 | $53.68 +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5A DUMP | $35.60 | $17.00 | $52.60 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5B DUMP | $35.78 | $17.00 | $52.78 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5C DUMP | $36.01 | $17.00 | $53.01 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5D DUMP | $36.12 | $17.00 | $53.12 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5E DUMP | $36.75 | $17.00 | $53.75 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, GROUP 5F DUMP | $37.19 | $17.00 | $54.19 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.00 | $13.42 | $34.42 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| YDS TO AND INCLUDING 7YDS), OILER, SCRAPER 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/ | $36.98 | $16.10 | $53.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Power, 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 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.