Prevailing wage rates in Montana (2026)

Davis-Bacon (construction) and Service Contract Act (services) wage rates for every county county, from the current SAM.gov wage determinations.

Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Montana range from $7.25 to $62.60 an hour (median $38.51), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $17.30 to $19.95 an hour (median $17.99), plus health and welfare.

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How prevailing wage works in Montana

Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Montana may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.