Residential Construction — Chouteau, Montana
WD MT20260020-17816-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Chouteau, Montana (construction type: residential) is $10.50/hr base + $1.15/hr fringe = $11.65/hr total package (WD MT20260020-17816-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 | $1.15 | $11.65 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $8.64 | $1.22 | $9.86 Bottom 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $8.35 | $0.44 | $8.79 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $10.35 | $0.86 | $11.21 Bottom 10% -66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.53 | $0.00 | $7.53 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $11.60 | $1.71 | $13.31 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACK TYPE FRONT END LOADERS UP TO & INCLUDING 5 CU YD | $10.46 | $1.50 | $11.96 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $9.20 | $0.00 | $9.20 Bottom 10% -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: COMBINATION TRUCK, CONCRETE MIXER AND TRANSIT MIXER OVER 4 CU YD TO & INCLUDING 6 CU YD | $9.09 | $1.15 | $10.24 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMPSTER | $8.89 | $1.15 | $10.04 -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: LUMBER CARRIER, LIFT TRUCK, AND FORK LIFT | $9.01 | $1.15 | $10.16 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP HAULING MATERIALS | $8.86 | $1.15 | $10.01 Top 10% -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Chouteau, 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 Chouteau, 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.