Building Construction — Cascade, Montana
WD MT20260062-17840-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00 in Cascade, Montana (construction type: building) is $32.05/hr base + $15.02/hr fringe = $47.07/hr total package (WD MT20260062-17840-bld, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00 | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $32.88 | $16.20 | $49.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $38.75 | $32.31 | $71.06 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.11 | $17.18 | $50.29 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $23.90 | $160.74 | $184.64 Top 10% +457% 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: MASON TENDER-BRICK ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING TH | $23.05 | $12.72 | $35.77 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.62 | $5.02 | $19.64 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $20.56 | $6.35 | $26.91 Above median | $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 | $46.45 | $19.92 | $66.37 Top 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $46.45 | $19.92 | $66.37 Top 10% +77% 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 |
| ROOFER | $14.68 | $2.12 | $16.80 -29% 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 |
| 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 Cascade, 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 Cascade
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Cascade, 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.