Residential Construction — Missoula, Montana
WD MT20260005-17853-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Missoula, Montana (construction type: residential) is $14.45/hr base + $1.45/hr fringe = $15.90/hr total package (WD MT20260005-17853-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 | $14.45 | $1.45 | $15.90 Bottom 10% -49% 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 | $10.50 | $1.10 | $11.60 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $13.10 | $2.49 | $15.59 Bottom 10% -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $17.18 | $6.18 | $23.36 Bottom 10% -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $9.72 | $1.20 | $10.92 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $9.32 | $1.20 | $10.52 Above median -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.93 | $1.38 | $12.31 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $10.50 | $1.10 | $11.60 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $15.78 | $1.60 | $17.38 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER: 1 CU YD OR LESS | $12.67 | $2.42 | $15.09 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FRONT END LOADER: 1 TO 3 CU YD | $12.96 | $2.42 | $15.38 -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.65 | $1.80 | $15.45 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $15.38 | $2.05 | $17.43 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO & TILE SETTER | $14.45 | $1.45 | $15.90 | $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 | $11.20 | $1.66 | $12.86 Top 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLATBED | $11.00 | $1.66 | $12.66 Above median -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 Missoula, 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 Missoula, 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.