Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Gem County, Idaho
4 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Gem County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 69 rates across 16 trades. Of each trade's main rate, utility lineman is the highest at $68.95 an hour and insulation applicator the lowest at $7.25, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Idaho modification we hold is dated May 18, 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 against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Idaho repealed its law in 1985 (DOL state table).
Gem County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Utility Lineman$68.95
- Sheet Metal Worker$62.79
- Electrician$61.09
- Ironworker$56.35
- Bricklayer$55.38
- Operating Engineer$49.48
- Laborer$47.73
- Striping & Traffic Control$34.99
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$33.87
- Carpenter$26.10
- Cement Mason$26.01
- Plumber / Pipefitter$25.74
- Roofer$21.14
- Painter$18.36
- Plasterer$9.00
- Insulation Applicator$7.25
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayer · Canyon County group | BRICKLAYER | $55.38 | $35.53 | 1 |
| Carpenter | CARPENTER | $26.10 | $22.49 | 5 |
| Cement Mason | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.01 | $22.21 | 3 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Canyon County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $68.95 | $51.02 | 1 |
| Electrician | ELECTRICIAN | $61.09 | $42.25 | 4 |
| Insulation Applicator · Ada County group | INSULATION INSTALLER | $7.25 | $7.25 | 1 |
| Ironworker · Canyon County group | IRONWORKER | $56.35 | $33.37 | 3 |
| Laborer | LABORER (MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $47.73 | $33.93 | 10 |
| Operating Engineer | OPERATOR: CRANE | $49.48 | $31.13 | 21 |
| Painter · Canyon County group | PAINTER | $18.36 | $17.11 | 2 |
| Plasterer · Ada County group | PLASTERER | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Canyon County group | PIPEFITTER | $25.74 | $22.33 | 2 |
| Roofer · Canyon County group | ROOFER | $21.14 | $19.08 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Canyon County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $62.79 | $39.20 | 3 |
| Striping & Traffic Control Worker · Gem County group | HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $34.99 | $25.47 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $33.87 | $25.06 | 7 |
Wage determinations for Gem County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | ID20260106 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | ID20260001 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | ID20260099 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | ID20260110 | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Gem County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Gem County?
$61.09 an hour: a $42.25 base wage plus $18.84 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ID20260106, modification 2. Overtime and every electrician rate in Gem County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Gem County?
$47.73 an hour: a $33.93 base wage plus $13.80 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination ID20260106, modification 2. Overtime and every laborer rate in Gem County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For utility lineman, the highest-paid trade in Gem County, the $68.95 total is a $51.02 base wage plus $17.93 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Gem County?
It depends on the kind of construction: ID20260106 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for building construction, ID20260001 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, ID20260099 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction and ID20260110 (modification 2, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Gem County share its rates with other counties?
For 10 of its 16 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Plumber or pipefitter rates, for example, are the same in 4 counties (the Canyon County group). The other 6 are Gem County's own.