Residential Construction — Yellowstone, Montana
WD MT20260011-17835-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Yellowstone, Montana (construction type: residential) is $13.45/hr base + $0.55/hr fringe = $14.00/hr total package (WD MT20260011-17835-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 | $11.28 | $1.91 | $13.19 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $9.90 | $1.10 | $11.00 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $12.82 | $1.65 | $14.47 Bottom 10% -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $9.00 | $1.20 | $10.20 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $9.86 | $0.76 | $10.62 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $14.20 | $2.00 | $16.20 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE AND LOADER COMBINATION, 1 CU YD AND 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 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $11.46 | $1.57 | $13.03 -55% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $13.00 | $1.77 | $14.77 Bottom 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SIMILAR DUMP WAGON: 7 CU YD OR LESS) | $10.09 | $1.52 | $11.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: FLAT TRUCKS, 3 TONS OR LESS | $10.24 | $1.52 | $11.76 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP TRUCK | $10.19 | $1.52 | $11.71 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Yellowstone, 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 Yellowstone, 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.