Residential Construction — Lake, Montana
WD MT20260004-17758-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Lake, Montana (construction type: residential) is $8.93/hr base + $1.32/hr fringe = $10.25/hr total package (WD MT20260004-17758-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 7 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 | $8.93 | $1.32 | $10.25 Bottom 10% -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $10.47 | $0.00 | $10.47 Bottom 10% -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $7.80 | $0.00 | $7.80 -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $8.33 | $0.00 | $8.33 Bottom 10% -78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SHOVEL/BACKHOE 1 TO 3 CU YD | $7.50 | $0.00 | $7.50 -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 Bottom 10% -74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lake, 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 Lake, 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.