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Idaho utility lineman prevailing wage, county by county
A utility lineman's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Idaho is $68.95 an hour in every county that has one (5), for the main classification.
Electrical Utility Lineman rate in each Idaho county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ada CountyLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $51.02 | $17.93 | $68.95 | Mar 1, 2021 | ID20260108 Mod 2 |
Boise CountyLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN · Canyon County group | $51.02 | $17.93 | $68.95 | Mar 1, 2021 | ID20260110 Mod 2 |
Canyon CountyLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN · Canyon County group | $51.02 | $17.93 | $68.95 | Mar 1, 2021 | ID20260110 Mod 2 |
Gem CountyLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN · Canyon County group | $51.02 | $17.93 | $68.95 | Mar 1, 2021 | ID20260110 Mod 2 |
Owyhee CountyLINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN · Canyon County group | $51.02 | $17.93 | $68.95 | Mar 1, 2021 | ID20260110 Mod 2 |
Main utility lineman classification in each county (Line construction: lineman), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a utility lineman make on prevailing wage in Idaho?
$68.95 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 1 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Canyon County group4 counties · LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN$68.95
- Ada County1 county · LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN$68.95
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon County group, 4 localities: Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $51.02 | $68.95 |
| Ada County | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $51.02 | $68.95 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 1 county with rates of its own.
Questions about Idaho utility lineman pay
What is the utility lineman prevailing wage in Ada County?
$68.95 an hour: a $51.02 base wage plus $17.93 in fringe benefits, under wage determination ID20260108, modification 2. Overtime and every utility lineman classification in Ada County.
Does utility lineman prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Ada County the $68.95 total is a $51.02 base wage plus $17.93 in fringe benefits, about 26% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does utility lineman prevailing wage pay overtime in Idaho?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice utility linemans get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same utility lineman rate?
DOL often publishes the same utility lineman rates for several counties. Across Idaho, the 5 counties with a utility lineman rate fall into 2 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 4 counties (the Canyon County group).