Heavy Construction — Petroleum, Montana
WD MT20260077-17822-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 in Petroleum, Montana (construction type: heavy) is $42.23/hr base + $16.20/hr fringe = $58.43/hr total package (WD MT20260077-17822-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $42.23 | $16.20 | $58.43 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50 | $41.15 | $16.20 | $57.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.30 | $7.80 | $32.10 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $21.13 | $7.00 | $28.13 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.51 | $17.09 | $55.60 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.92 | $18.17 | $62.09 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.94 | $16.97 | $58.91 +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $32.08 | $29.06 | $61.14 Above median +127% vs market | $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: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.99 | $5.90 | $23.89 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $15.14 | $1.30 | $16.44 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.13 | $5.90 | $24.03 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $29.09 | $8.36 | $37.45 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $48.65 | $9.40 | $58.05 Bottom 10% +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $25.71 | $8.05 | $33.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.53 | $8.05 | $31.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.44 | $8.45 | $33.89 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.01 | $7.78 | $32.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPEARTOR: ZONE 1:A-FRAME TRUCK CRANE, OILER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH P | $23.47 | $10.40 | $33.87 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: CRANE OILER, BULLDOZER, ROLLER, EXCAVATOR. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPL | $23.94 | $10.40 | $34.34 Top 10% +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: CRANES 25-44 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT S | $38.98 | $16.20 | $55.18 Top 10% +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: CRANES 45 TONS TO AND INCL. 74 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE | $40.07 | $16.20 | $56.27 Top 10% +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: MECHANIC, SCRAPER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT S | $24.34 | $10.40 | $34.74 Top 10% +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER DUMP TRUCK ZONE A ZONE B: ADD $3.05 PER HOUR TO ZONE A RATES ZONE C: ADD $4.85 PER HOUR TO ZONE A RATES. *ZONE PAY WILL BE CALCULATED FRO | $45.28 | $13.40 | $58.68 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Petroleum, MT — Heavy 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.
Other Construction Types in Petroleum
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Petroleum, 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.