Building Construction — Carbon, Montana
WD MT20260061-17737-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BOILERMAKER in Carbon, Montana (construction type: building) is $38.75/hr base + $32.31/hr fringe = $71.06/hr total package (WD MT20260061-17737-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 17 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $38.75 | $32.31 | $71.06 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $22.50 | $6.01 | $28.51 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER: INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, FORMWORK, AND DRYWALL HANGING | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.15 | $10.59 | $38.74 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR | $43.81 | $21.87 | $65.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, ZONE 1: COMMON OR GENERAL ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE | $23.05 | $12.72 | $35.77 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $17.51 | $3.71 | $21.22 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY | $26.39 | $19.39 | $45.78 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $17.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $44.35 | $21.87 | $66.22 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $41.00 | $20.47 | $61.47 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: CRANE, FORKLIFT, FRONT END LOADER ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO | $31.51 | $16.20 | $47.71 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: EXCAVATOR, BACKHOE ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT S | $32.88 | $16.20 | $49.08 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER EMPLOYER PAYS 80% OF HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS | $24.00 | $9.16 | $33.16 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.07 | $22.07 | $62.14 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $39.97 | $24.40 | $64.37 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| YEAR'S SERVICE AND 6% OF THE BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS' OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAID CREDIT. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; ME | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Carbon, MT — Building 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.
Other Construction Types in Carbon
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Carbon, 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.