Residential Construction — Beaverhead, Montana
WD MT20260013-17828-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Beaverhead, Montana (construction type: residential) is $10.50/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $10.50/hr total package (WD MT20260013-17828-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $7.91 | $2.22 | $10.13 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $8.95 | $0.75 | $9.70 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $9.90 | $1.00 | $10.90 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $10.11 | $1.60 | $11.71 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $1.68 | $8.93 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $7.60 | $0.35 | $7.95 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $10.40 | $0.35 | $10.75 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $8.95 | $0.75 | $9.70 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $10.65 | $1.25 | $11.90 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $9.17 | $1.30 | $10.47 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: RUBBER TIRE FRONT END LOADER | $9.36 | $1.30 | $10.66 Top 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: RUBBER TIRE FRONT END LOADER | $9.07 | $1.30 | $10.37 Bottom 10% -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR W/O ATTACHMENTS | $9.36 | $1.30 | $10.66 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $7.63 | $1.65 | $9.28 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $9.15 | $1.79 | $10.94 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLAT TRUCK | $8.11 | $1.10 | $9.21 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLAT TRUCK | $8.36 | $1.10 | $9.46 -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP | $8.11 | $1.10 | $9.21 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Beaverhead, MT — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Beaverhead, Montana.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.