Montana Prevailing Wage Rates (Davis-Bacon and SCA)
Updated
The federal prevailing wage rates in force today for Montana: 79 Davis-Bacon wage determinations for construction and 20 Service Contract Act wage determinations for services, with every rate, by county.
These rates apply to federal and federally funded contracts in Montana. Many states also set their own prevailing wage for state and local public works; those rates come from the state's labor department and are not listed here.
Davis-Bacon wage rates in Montana: the most common classifications
| Classification (base rate an hour) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $7.25 | $40.00 | $48.31 | 75 |
| Laborer: Common or General | $13.59 | $16.77 | $18.21 | 48 |
| Plumber | $7.70 | $25.75 | $46.45 | 47 |
| Carpenter | $7.25 | $18.76 | $24.30 | 57 |
| Operator: Backhoe | $20.56 | $22.05 | $26.14 | 10 |
| Truck Driver: Dump Truck | $18.84 | $18.88 | $19.99 | 47 |
| Ironworker: Reinforcing and Structural | $32.08 | $36.83 | $36.83 | 33 |
| Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray | $19.18 | $19.18 | $19.18 | 24 |
| Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher | $7.69 | $18.27 | $44.98 | 51 |
| Roofer | $7.25 | $15.44 | $30.97 | 58 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $7.25 | $40.00 | $40.07 | 53 |
| Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation | $29.34 | $44.35 | $46.45 | 31 |
| Bricklayer | $8.50 | $30.55 | $33.11 | 61 |
| Drywall Taper and Finisher | $9.77 | $9.77 | $9.77 | 1 |
| Operator: Excavator | $19.10 | $22.98 | $26.84 | 45 |
Base rates an hour, before fringe benefits, across all construction types; "areas" is how many wage determinations list the classification. Open a wage determination below for the exact rate and fringe in a county.
Service Contract Act wages in Montana: the most common occupations
| Occupation (hourly wage) | Lowest | Median | Highest | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janitor | $17.30 | $17.99 | $19.95 | 12 |
| Guard I | $17.69 | $18.09 | $19.22 | 12 |
| Guard II | $19.79 | $20.23 | $21.49 | 12 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $22.05 | $22.77 | $23.20 | 12 |
| Laborer, Grounds Maintenance | $18.35 | $20.59 | $22.75 | 12 |
| Laborer | $18.03 | $19.79 | $21.63 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Light | $16.00 | $22.24 | $23.45 | 13 |
| General Clerk I | $17.44 | $17.90 | $19.73 | 12 |
| Secretary I | $18.26 | $18.83 | $19.39 | 12 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $28.54 | $29.81 | $36.56 | 13 |
| Environmental Technician | $16.38 | $27.13 | $33.38 | 13 |
| Airplane Pilot | $35.43 | $35.78 | $35.78 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Medium | $22.98 | $24.11 | $28.65 | 13 |
| Truckdriver, Heavy | $26.18 | $28.20 | $30.18 | 13 |
| Accounting Clerk I | $17.53 | $17.84 | $19.08 | 12 |
Building construction wage determinations (40)
- 8 Counties in Montana MT20260057
- 8 Counties in Montana MT20260058
- Beaverhead County, Montana MT20260025
- Big Horn and Prairie Counties, Montana MT20260056
- Blaine County, Montana MT20260026
- Broadwater County, Montana MT20260027
- Carbon County, Montana MT20260061
- Cascade County, Montana MT20260062
- Daniels County, Montana MT20260028
- Dawson County, Montana MT20260029
- Deer Lodge County, Montana MT20260030
- Fergus County, Montana MT20260031
- Flathead County, Montana MT20260032
- Gallatin County, Montana MT20260033
- Glacier County, Montana MT20260034
- Golden Valley County, Montana MT20260035
- Granite County, Montana MT20260036
- Hill County, Montana MT20260037
- Jefferson County, Montana MT20260038
- Lake County, Montana MT20260039
- Lewis And Clark County, Montana MT20260040
- Lincoln County, Montana MT20260041
- Madison County, Montana MT20260042
- McCone County, Montana MT20260043
- Meagher and Yellowstone National Park Counties, Montana MT20260059
- Mineral County, Montana MT20260044
- Missoula County, Montana MT20260063
- Park County, Montana MT20260045
- Petroleum County, Montana MT20260046
- Pondera County, Montana MT20260047
- Powell County, Montana MT20260048
- Ravalli and Sanders Counties, Montana MT20260060
- Richland County, Montana MT20260049
- Roosevelt County, Montana MT20260050
- Sheridan County, Montana MT20260051
- Silver Bow County, Montana MT20260052
- Stillwater County, Montana MT20260053
- Treasure County, Montana MT20260054
- Wibaux County, Montana MT20260055
- Yellowstone County, Montana MT20260064
Heavy construction wage determinations (14)
- 12 Counties in Montana MT20260075
- 14 Counties in Montana MT20260077
- 16 Counties in Montana MT20260076
- 5 Counties in Montana MT20260078
- Carbon County, Montana MT20260065
- Cascade County, Montana MT20260066
- Custer County, Montana MT20260069
- Flathead County, Montana MT20260070
- Missoula County, Montana MT20260067
- Park County, Montana MT20260071
- Stillwater County, Montana MT20260072
- Toole County, Montana MT20260073
- Valley County, Montana MT20260074
- Yellowstone County, Montana MT20260068
Highway construction wage determinations (1)
- 58 Counties in Montana MT20260080
Residential construction wage determinations (24)
- 12 Counties in Montana MT20260019
- 3 Counties in Montana MT20260015
- 3 Counties in Montana MT20260023
- 3 Counties in Montana MT20260004
- 3 Counties in Montana MT20260006
- 4 Counties in Montana MT20260016
- 4 Counties in Montana MT20260017
- 6 Counties in Montana MT20260020
- Beaverhead and Ravalli Counties, Montana MT20260013
- Big Horn County, Montana MT20260014
- Cascade County, Montana MT20260018
- Deer Lodge County, Montana MT20260021
- Flathead and Lincoln Counties, Montana MT20260022
- Gallatin County, Montana MT20260024
- Glacier County, Montana MT20260012
- Granite and Powell Counties, Montana MT20260002
- Hill County, Montana MT20260003
- Lewis And Clark County, Montana MT20260001
- Missoula County, Montana MT20260005
- Roosevelt County, Montana MT20260007
- Roosevelt County, Montana MT20260008
- Silver Bow County, Montana MT20260009
- Valley County, Montana MT20260010
- Yellowstone County, Montana MT20260011
Service Contract Act wage determinations (20)
- 2015-5399 9 Counties in Montana, 347 occupations
- 2015-5391 Cascade County, Montana, 347 occupations
- 2015-6031 4 Counties in Montana, 347 occupations
- 2015-5397 14 Counties in Montana, 347 occupations
- 2015-5395 17 Counties in Montana, 347 occupations
- 2015-5401 5 Counties in Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-6027 Gallatin County, Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-5389 Carbon and Yellowstone Counties, Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-5393 Missoula County, Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-6035 Golden Valley County, Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-6029 Stillwater County, Montana, 346 occupations
- 2015-6033 Mineral County, Montana, 346 occupations
- 1996-0223 149 Counties in 53 States, 25 occupations
- 2022-0037 Flathead County, Montana, 2 occupations
- 2017-0513 12 Counties in Montana, 2 occupations
- 2017-0511 17 Counties in Montana, 2 occupations
- 2017-0509 Cascade County, Montana, 2 occupations
- 2023-0061 Cascade County, Montana, 1 occupations
- 2022-0027 Cascade County, Montana, 1 occupations
- 1985-1233 112 Counties in 5 States, 1 occupations
Questions
What is the prevailing wage in Montana?
For federal construction it is the Davis-Bacon rate for the county and type of construction of the job. Across Montana's wage determinations the median base rate is $40.00 an hour for an electrician and $16.77 for a general laborer, plus fringe benefits. State-funded public works follow the state's own prevailing wage.
What is the SCA wage for a janitor in Montana?
The median Service Contract Act wage for a janitor (occupation 11150) across Montana's wage determinations is $17.99 an hour, plus health and welfare. The exact wage depends on the county in the wage determination attached to the contract.
Which wage determination applies to my bid?
The one included in the solicitation. Federal construction bids include a Davis-Bacon general decision for the county and construction type; service bids include an SCA wage determination for the place of performance. Our bid pages list the documents of each bid, the wage determination among them.
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