Residential Construction — Petroleum, Montana
WD MT20260015-17822-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Petroleum, Montana (construction type: residential) is $11.95/hr base + $1.50/hr fringe = $13.45/hr total package (WD MT20260015-17822-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 | $11.95 | $1.50 | $13.45 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $10.43 | $1.57 | $12.00 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $10.60 | $0.00 | $10.60 Bottom 10% -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $12.90 | $1.85 | $14.75 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: FORM SETTER | $9.10 | $1.13 | $10.23 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: HOD CARRIER | $9.10 | $1.13 | $10.23 Above median -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $8.60 | $1.13 | $9.73 Above median -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS | $11.95 | $1.50 | $13.45 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH ONLY | $9.78 | $0.00 | $9.78 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $13.85 | $2.00 | $15.85 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.75 | $0.00 | $10.75 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $13.00 | $1.92 | $14.92 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Petroleum, 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 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.