Residential Construction — Hill, Montana
WD MT20260003-17750-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Hill, Montana (construction type: residential) is $13.60/hr base + $1.65/hr fringe = $15.25/hr total package (WD MT20260003-17750-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 | $13.60 | $1.65 | $15.25 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.03 | $3.31 | $16.34 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $12.30 | $1.00 | $13.30 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICERS | $16.70 | $2.03 | $18.73 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS | $14.45 | $1.96 | $16.41 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIANS.$ 15.90 2.01 ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICERS | $15.17 | $1.98 | $17.15 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $14.41 | $2.80 | $17.21 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: HOD CARRIERS | $11.00 | $1.75 | $12.75 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYERS | $10.85 | $1.75 | $12.60 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $10.50 | $1.75 | $12.25 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.90 | $0.00 | $10.90 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $16.20 | $2.17 | $18.37 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $11.40 | $1.20 | $12.60 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $15.19 | $1.82 | $17.01 Bottom 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO & TILE SETTER | $13.60 | $1.65 | $15.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: ( COMBINATION TRUCK, CONCRETE MIXER, TRANSIT MIXER) | $11.10 | $1.66 | $12.76 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLATBED, 3 TONS OR LESS | $11.00 | $1.66 | $12.66 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLATBED, OVER 3 TONS | $11.20 | $1.66 | $12.86 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP | $10.95 | $1.66 | $12.61 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Hill, 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 Hill, 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.