Residential Construction — Granite, Montana
WD MT20260002-17831-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Granite, Montana (construction type: residential) is $9.79/hr base + $0.90/hr fringe = $10.69/hr total package (WD MT20260002-17831-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $9.79 | $0.90 | $10.69 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $12.15 | $1.57 | $13.72 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $8.39 | $1.15 | $9.54 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $9.29 | $0.70 | $9.99 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $9.04 | $0.70 | $9.74 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $10.04 | $0.70 | $10.74 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $12.75 | $1.65 | $14.40 -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $10.76 | $1.62 | $12.38 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.00 | $0.55 | $10.55 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Granite, 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 Granite, 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.