Building Construction — Madison, Montana
WD MT20260042-17755-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 3: OVER 60 MILES - $4.00 in Madison, Montana (construction type: building) is $32.05/hr base + $15.05/hr fringe = $47.10/hr total package (WD MT20260042-17755-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3: OVER 60 MILES - $4.00 | $32.05 | $15.05 | $47.10 | $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 | $33.11 | $17.18 | $50.29 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING, DRYWALL HANGING, AND FORMWORK | $25.00 | $5.30 | $30.30 Top 10% +8% 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 | $40.00 | $19.88 | $59.88 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $17.93 | $2.62 | $20.55 -12% 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 AND STRUCTURAL | $36.83 | $25.30 | $62.13 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, ZONE 1: MASON TENDER-BRICK ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING TH | $23.05 | $12.72 | $35.77 Top 10% +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.50 | $5.30 | $22.80 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $24.04 | $7.41 | $31.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $22.20 | $6.75 | $28.95 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, EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $19.18 | $0.00 | $19.18 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $46.45 | $19.92 | $66.37 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.45 | $19.92 | $66.37 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $15.48 | $5.28 | $20.76 -12% 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 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $39.97 | $24.40 | $64.37 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.36 | $5.37 | $24.73 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| YEAR'S SERVICE AND 6% OF THE BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS' OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAID CREDIT. B. EIGHT PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; ME | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Madison, 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 Madison, 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.