Prevailing Wages in Gem County, Idaho
Prevailing wages in Gem County, Idaho run $18.36 to $73.67 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $32.20, and among the 50 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $8.89. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.62
Base Rate: $24.00 | Fringe: $2.62
#federal – Electrician in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $61.09
Base Rate: $42.25 | Fringe: $18.84
#federal – Ironworker in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $73.67
Base Rate: $43.40 | Fringe: $30.27
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $31.98
Base Rate: $23.47 | Fringe: $8.51
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $51.02 | Fringe: $17.93
#federal – Pipefitter in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $25.74
Base Rate: $22.33 | Fringe: $3.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.24
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $16.10
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.48
Base Rate: $36.98 | Fringe: $20.50
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Gem County, Idaho – Heavy
Total Wage: $52.60
Base Rate: $35.60 | Fringe: $17.00
#federal – Bricklayer in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $55.38
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $19.85
#federal – Carpenter in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $26.10
Base Rate: $22.49 | Fringe: $3.61
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $26.01
Base Rate: $22.21 | Fringe: $3.80
#federal – Electrician in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $61.09
Base Rate: $42.25 | Fringe: $18.84
#federal – Ironworker in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $56.35
Base Rate: $33.37 | Fringe: $22.98
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $20.88
Base Rate: $17.26 | Fringe: $3.62
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $47.78
Base Rate: $33.98 | Fringe: $13.80
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $47.73
Base Rate: $33.93 | Fringe: $13.80
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $27.93
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $4.33
#federal – Operator: Crane in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $49.48
Base Rate: $31.13 | Fringe: $18.35
#federal – Painter in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $18.36
Base Rate: $17.11 | Fringe: $1.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $51.73
Base Rate: $36.33 | Fringe: $15.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Loader in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $52.24
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $16.10
#federal – Roofer in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $21.14
Base Rate: $19.08 | Fringe: $2.06
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $58.02
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $22.52
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct and Unit Installation Only) in Gem County, Idaho – Building
Total Wage: $62.79
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $23.59
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Form Work in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $33.67
Base Rate: $23.92 | Fringe: $9.75
#federal – Carpenter (Form Work Only) in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $35.72
Base Rate: $26.24 | Fringe: $9.48
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $21.41
Base Rate: $16.00 | Fringe: $5.41
#federal – Electrician in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $39.07
Base Rate: $26.97 | Fringe: $12.10
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $34.99
Base Rate: $25.47 | Fringe: $9.52
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $30.18
Base Rate: $21.57 | Fringe: $8.61
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $18.68
Base Rate: $14.02 | Fringe: $4.66
#federal – Laborer: Grade Checker in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $19.81
Base Rate: $15.95 | Fringe: $3.86
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $20.91
Base Rate: $15.50 | Fringe: $5.41
#federal – Office. Zone 2: 45 Radius Miles and Over from the Main Post Office in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $41.48
Base Rate: $28.48 | Fringe: $13.00
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $26.07
Base Rate: $20.57 | Fringe: $5.50
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $29.35
Base Rate: $21.15 | Fringe: $8.20
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $27.54
Base Rate: $21.89 | Fringe: $5.65
#federal – Operator: Crane in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $32.79
Base Rate: $23.34 | Fringe: $9.45
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $32.30
Base Rate: $23.13 | Fringe: $9.17
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $28.04
Base Rate: $22.33 | Fringe: $5.71
#federal – Operator: Loader in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $28.65
Base Rate: $22.79 | Fringe: $5.86
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $32.09
Base Rate: $23.55 | Fringe: $8.54
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $26.87
Base Rate: $21.47 | Fringe: $5.40
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $24.04
Base Rate: $20.18 | Fringe: $3.86
#federal – Operator: Roller in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $22.68
Base Rate: $18.82 | Fringe: $3.86
#federal – Operator: Roller (Subgrade) in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $27.98
Base Rate: $19.99 | Fringe: $7.99
#federal – Operator: Rotomill in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $38.05
Base Rate: $28.05 | Fringe: $10.00
#federal – Operator: Screed in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $23.81
Base Rate: $19.26 | Fringe: $4.55
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Group 8 Bulldozer in Gem County, Idaho – Highway
Total Wage: $53.68
Base Rate: $37.58 | Fringe: $16.10
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Gem County, Idaho?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Gem County, Idaho runs from $18.36 to $73.67 per hour, median $32.20. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Gem County, Idaho?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Gem County, Idaho rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.