Residential Construction — Rosebud, Montana
WD MT20260006-17813-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Rosebud, Montana (construction type: residential) is $13.45/hr base + $0.55/hr fringe = $14.00/hr total package (WD MT20260006-17813-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 | $13.45 | $0.55 | $14.00 Bottom 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $10.38 | $1.57 | $11.95 Bottom 10% -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $12.77 | $1.70 | $14.47 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $8.70 | $1.20 | $9.90 -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $9.86 | $0.76 | $10.62 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: (PERFA-TAPER) | $9.96 | $0.76 | $10.72 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $12.70 | $2.00 | $14.70 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/LOADER 1 CU YD & UNDER | $11.46 | $1.57 | $13.03 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $11.27 | $1.57 | $12.84 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.54 | $0.25 | $10.79 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIMILAR DUMP WAGON | $10.09 | $1.52 | $11.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIMILAR DUMP WAGON | $10.22 | $1.52 | $11.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS | $10.24 | $1.52 | $11.76 Bottom 10% -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Rosebud, 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 Rosebud, 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.