Residential Construction — Lewis And Clark, Montana
WD MT20260001-17832-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lewis And Clark, Montana (construction type: residential) is $11.60/hr base + $0.95/hr fringe = $12.55/hr total package (WD MT20260001-17832-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $11.60 | $0.95 | $12.55 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $11.13 | $1.91 | $13.04 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $12.10 | $1.57 | $13.67 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $11.26 | $2.00 | $13.26 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.39 | $1.20 | $9.59 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS | $11.60 | $0.95 | $12.55 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $11.12 | $1.07 | $12.19 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $10.62 | $1.07 | $11.69 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $12.87 | $1.09 | $13.96 Bottom 10% -41% 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 |
| ROOFER | $9.25 | $0.55 | $9.80 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $10.31 | $1.12 | $11.43 Bottom 10% -62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lewis And Clark, 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 Lewis And Clark, 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.