Building Construction — Flathead, Montana
WD MT20260032-17836-bld · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 31 TO 60 MILES - $4.00 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00 in Flathead, Montana (construction type: building) is $32.05/hr base + $15.02/hr fringe = $47.07/hr total package (WD MT20260032-17836-bld, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 TO 60 MILES - $4.00 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00 | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $42.00 | $16.20 | $58.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $38.00 | $16.20 | $54.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $21.51 | $16.20 | $37.71 | $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 | $16.69 | $49.80 +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 18.53 0.00 CARPENTER | $16.87 | $0.00 | $16.87 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.71 | $17.94 | $58.65 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring for Alarms.$ 28.95 4.37 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.27 | $1.50 | $19.77 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS DUE: A. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF THE BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR OVER 5 YEAR'S SERVICE AND 6% OF TH | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 Top 10% +161% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING | $32.08 | $29.06 | $61.14 Above median +127% vs market | $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 | $14.29 | $0.00 | $14.29 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $20.39 | $4.38 | $24.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $21.44 | $8.05 | $29.49 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $19.18 | $0.00 | $19.18 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $39.38 | $16.23 | $55.61 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $36.13 | $15.98 | $52.11 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANES 75 TO 144 TONS, WHIRLEY CRANES ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EAC | $40.00 | $16.20 | $56.20 Top 10% +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $20.20 | $0.00 | $20.20 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $40.00 | $22.07 | $62.07 Above median +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $18.88 | $4.66 | $23.54 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Flathead, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Flathead, 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.