Prevailing wage rates · Montana · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge and 9 more counties, Montana
Heavy construction · MT20260075 modification 1, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 26 classifications for heavy work in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge and 9 more counties, Montana. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $16.44 an hour (laborer: landscape and irrigation) to $62.13 (ironworker: reinforcing and structural). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
Rates by classification
Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from; a marker means the group changed in this modification. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRMT0001-004 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2022 | ||||
Group definitions, zones and premiums for BRMT0001-004BRICKLAYER (BEAVERHEAD, DEER LODGE, GRANITE, JEFFERON, MADISON, POWELL, AND SILVER BOW COUNTIES).$ 32.32 16.78 | ||||
| BRMT0005-002 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2020 | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (GALLATIN COUNTY) | $30.55 | $15.75 | $46.30 | Agreement |
| BRMT0006-005 · Bricklayers agreement, June 1, 2020 | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (BROADWATER, LEWIS AND CLARK, MEAGHER, AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK COUNTIES) | $30.55 | $15.75 | $46.30 | Agreement |
| ELEC0044-003 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2021 | ||||
| LINE CONSTRUCTION (1) LINEMAN | $48.65 | $9.40 | $58.05 | Agreement |
| ELEC0233-018 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
Group definitions, zones and premiums for ELEC0233-018ELECTRICIAN (BEAVERHEAD, DEER LODGE, GRANITE, JEFFERSON, MADISON, POWELL AND SILVER BOW COUNTIES).$ 40.00 19.88 | ||||
| ELEC0233-020 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (BROADWATER, LEWIS, CLARK AND MEAGHER COUNTIES) | $38.51 | $17.09 | $55.60 | Agreement |
| ELEC0322-003 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2017 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK) | $29.59 | $14.13 | $43.72 | Agreement |
| ELEC0532-001 · Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreement, June 1, 2025 | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (GALLATIN COUNTY) | $41.94 | $16.97 | $58.91 | Agreement |
| ENGI0400-009 · Operating Engineers agreement, May 1, 2025 | ||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:, ZONE 1: (7) CRANES, 150 TONS TO INCLUDING 250 TONS (ADD $1.00 FOR EVERY 100 TONS OVER 250 TONS); CRANE, STIFF-LEG OR DERRICK; HELICOPTER HOIST; CRANE, TOWER (ALL). ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $42.23 | $16.20 | $58.43 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (6) CRANES 75 TO AND INCL. 149 TONS; CRANES, WHIRLEY (ALL). ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $41.15 | $16.20 | $57.35 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (5) CRANES 45 TONS TO AND INCL. 74 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $40.07 | $16.20 | $56.27 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (4) CRANES 25-44 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $38.98 | $16.20 | $55.18 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (3) MECHANIC, SCRAPER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $24.34 | $10.40 | $34.74 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (2) CRANE OILER, BULLDOZER, ROLLER (DIRT AND GRADE COMPACTION). ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $23.94 | $10.40 | $34.34 | Agreement |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPEARTOR…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPEARTOR: ZONE 1: (1)A-FRAME TRUCK CRANE, OILER (EXCEPT CRANE). ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $23.47 | $10.40 | $33.87 | Agreement |
| IRON0732-018 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2024 | ||||
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $36.83 | $25.30 | $62.13 | Agreement |
| LABO1686-011 · Laborers agreement, May 1, 2021 | ||||
LABORER (3) PIPELAYER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS - THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE…Full textLABORER (3) PIPELAYER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS - THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, HELENA, GREATFALLS, MISSOULA, KALISPELL. TRAVEL ZONES: ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES, BASE PAY. ZONE 2: 30-60, ADD $3.05 TO BASE PAY. ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES, ADD $4.85 TO BASE PAY | $25.69 | $13.44 | $39.13 | Agreement |
LABORER (2) MASON TENDER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS - THE ZONE HOURLY RATES…Full textLABORER (2) MASON TENDER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS - THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, HELENA, GREATFALLS, MISSOULA, KALISPELL. TRAVEL ZONES: ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES, BASE PAY. ZONE 2: 30-60, ADD $3.05 TO BASE PAY. ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES, ADD $4.85 TO BASE PAY | $25.55 | $13.44 | $38.99 | Agreement |
| SUMT2011-051 · Survey of contractors in MT, February 8, 2011 | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $18.84 | $5.92 | $24.76 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) | $24.20 | $7.84 | $32.04 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.69 | $8.40 | $33.09 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $23.12 | $7.81 | $30.93 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.99 | $8.55 | $30.54 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $24.16 | $8.05 | $32.21 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $15.14 | $1.30 | $16.44 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.11 | $5.90 | $24.01 | Survey |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $21.13 | $7.00 | $28.13 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $24.30 | $7.80 | $32.10 | Survey |
Modification history
| Modification 0 | January 2, 2026 |
| Modification 1 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on MT20260075?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 1 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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