Residential Construction — Silver Bow, Montana
WD MT20260009-17834-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Silver Bow, Montana (construction type: residential) is $14.20/hr base + $0.55/hr fringe = $14.75/hr total package (WD MT20260009-17834-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 | $14.20 | $0.55 | $14.75 Bottom 10% -53% 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 | $15.00 | $3.00 | $18.00 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN:: CABLE SPLICER CONTRACTS OVER $75,000 | $16.70 | $2.03 | $18.73 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: CABLE SPLICER CONTRACTS UNDER $75,000 | $15.17 | $1.98 | $17.15 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: CONTRACTS OVER $75,000 | $15.90 | $2.01 | $17.91 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS: ELECTRICIAN CONTRACTS UNDER $75,000 | $14.45 | $1.96 | $16.41 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $14.41 | $2.80 | $17.21 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: HOD CARRIER | $10.66 | $1.75 | $12.41 Top 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $10.36 | $1.75 | $12.11 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: UNSKILLED | $10.16 | $1.75 | $11.91 Above median -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH | $12.08 | $1.12 | $13.20 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.08 | $1.12 | $14.20 Bottom 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $15.00 | $3.00 | $18.00 Bottom 10% -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $16.45 | $1.95 | $18.40 -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $12.25 | $1.35 | $13.60 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: COMBINATIONTRUCK, 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 Silver Bow, 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 Silver Bow, 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.