Building Construction — Garfield, Montana
WD MT20260057-17741-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 31 TO 60 MILES - $4.00 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00 in Garfield, Montana (construction type: building) is $32.05/hr base + $15.02/hr fringe = $47.07/hr total package (WD MT20260057-17741-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $30.55 | $15.75 | $46.30 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORM WORK..$ 16.70 2.31 CARPENTER | $22.69 | $0.00 | $22.69 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.27 | $1.50 | $19.77 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.42 | $18.34 | $58.76 +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.92 | $18.17 | $62.09 Above median +87% 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 THE | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 +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, REINFORCING | $36.83 | $25.30 | $62.13 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $20.45 | $12.76 | $33.21 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $14.47 | $3.11 | $17.58 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.37 | $5.94 | $24.31 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT ZONE DEFINITION: THE HOURLY RATE APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT IS DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL ROUTE FRO | $46.21 | $23.50 | $69.71 Top 10% +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $22.98 | $5.57 | $28.55 Above median | $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 | $44.35 | $21.87 | $66.22 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.75 | $10.87 | $36.62 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER, EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $41.00 | $20.47 | $61.47 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION | $46.45 | $19.92 | $66.37 +77% 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 | $17.36 | $3.83 | $21.19 -10% 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 Garfield, 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 Garfield, 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.