Prevailing wage rates in Cascade County, Montana

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Cascade County, Montana (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Cascade County, Montana.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260018, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Pickup$10.95$1.66$12.61
Truck Drivers: Flatbed: (3 Tons & Under)$11.00$1.66$12.66
Truck Drivers: Combination Truck, Concrete Mixer, Transit Mixer$11.10$1.66$12.76
Truck Drivers, Flatbed: (Over 3 Tons)$11.20$1.66$12.86
Terrazzo & Tile Setter$14.45$1.45$15.90
Sprinkler Fitter$14.81$2.43$17.24
Sheet Metal Worker$15.19$1.82$17.01
Roofer$11.40$1.20$12.60
Plumber$16.20$2.17$18.37
Painters: Spray$14.67$1.24$15.91
Painters: Brush$12.42$1.21$13.63
Laborers: Unskilled$10.50$1.75$12.25
Laborers: Pipelayer, Hod Carrier$10.66$1.75$12.41
Ironworker$17.18$6.18$23.36
Floor Layer: Carpet$12.50$0.00$12.50
Electrician$15.90$2.01$17.91
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$12.30$1.00$13.30
Carpenter$13.15$3.31$16.46
Bricklayer$17.00$2.70$19.70

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260062, revision 2, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Heat And Frost Insulator$43.81$21.87$65.68
Boilermaker$38.75$32.31$71.06
Bricklayer$33.11$17.18$50.29
Electrician$36.50$16.48$52.98
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring For Alarms, Computers & HVAC Temperature Controls)$23.90$11.51$35.41
Contributes 8% Of The Basic Hourly Rate For Over 5 Year'S Service And 6% Of The Basic Hourly Rate For 6 Months To 5 Years' Of Service As Vacation Paid Credit. B. Eight Paid Holidays: New Year'S Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran'S Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday After Thanksgiving And Christmas Day$67.61$38.44$106.05
Ironworker, Structural, Reinforcing And Ornamental$36.83$25.30$62.13
Painter: Brush And Spray$26.39$19.39$45.78
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$46.45$19.92$66.37
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$46.45$19.92$66.37
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct And System Installation Only)$40.07$22.07$62.14
Roofer$14.68$2.12$16.80
Painter: Roller$17.00$0.00$17.00
Operator: Backhoe$20.56$6.35$26.91
Laborer: Common Or General$14.62$5.02$19.64

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260066, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$38.51$17.09$55.60
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Plumber$46.45$19.92$66.37
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.38$4.74$24.12
Painter: Brush And Spray$25.00$0.00$25.00
Operator: Loader (Front End)$22.67$6.54$29.21
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.67$8.05$33.72
Operator: Backhoe$21.99$8.55$30.54
Operator: Asphalt Roller$22.39$3.96$26.35
Laborer: Common Or General$17.99$5.90$23.89
Miles From County Courthouse Of Listed Cities*): Add $3.05 Per Hour To Zone A Rates Zone C (Over 60 Miles From County Courthouse Of Listed Cities*): Add $4.85 Per Hour To Zone A Rates. *Zone Pay Will Be Calculated From The City Center Of The Following Listed Cities: Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Kalispell Missoula$32.88$13.98$46.86
(30-60 Miles From County Courthouse Of Listed Cities*): Add $3.05 Per Hour To Zone A Rates Zone C (Over 60 Miles From County Courthouse Of Listed Cities*): Add $4.85 Per Hour To Zone A Rates. *Zone Pay Will Be Calculated From The City Center Of The Following Listed Cities: Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Kalispell Missoula$32.88$13.98$46.86

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination MT20260080, revision 3, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Carpenter: Carpenter$43.78$17.07$60.85
Carpenter: Millwright$49.79$20.79$70.58
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$44.98$20.50$65.48
Diver: Stand-By$60.76$20.22$80.98
Electrician$48.31$22.00$70.31
Electrician (Line Construction): Equipment Operator$55.14$23.37$78.51
Electrician (Line Construction): Groundman$37.43$21.85$59.28
Electrician (Line Construction): Lineman$62.60$24.46$87.06
Ironworker: Reinforcing Iron And Rebar Workers$42.70$28.92$71.62
Ironworker: Structural Iron And Steel Workers$38.31$27.91$66.22
Laborer: Group 1 Flag Person For Traffic Control$30.48$13.60$44.08
Houseman And Traffic Control Worker$33.96$13.60$47.56
Rigger; Sandblaster; Sod-Cutter-Power And Tampers$34.21$13.60$47.81
Air Arc$35.33$13.60$48.93
Painter$39.60$14.12$53.72
Pile Bucks$43.78$17.07$60.85
Cranes & Shovels; Pumpman$35.72$14.05$49.77
Washing/Screening Plant$38.00$14.05$52.05
Truck, Articulating Trucks, Vac Truck$39.27$14.05$53.32
Scraper$40.60$14.05$54.65
Hoist$46.15$14.05$60.20
Truck Driver: Group 1 Pilot Car$31.03$13.83$44.86
Warehouse Expeditor; Water Trucks$39.31$13.83$53.14

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260007, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: (3) Flat Trucks: (Over 3 Tons)$9.71$1.35$11.06
Truck Drivers: (2) Flat Trucks: (3 Tons And Under)$9.51$1.35$10.86
Truck Drivers: (1) Pickup Hauling Materials$9.46$1.35$10.81
Sheet Metal Worker$10.81$1.96$12.77
Power Equipment Operators: (3) Rubber Tired Front End Loader (Over 1 Cu Yd To 3 Cu Yd, Track Type Tractor W/Wo Attachments)$10.76$1.62$12.38
Power Equipment Operators: (2) Rubber Tired Front End Loader (1 Cu Yd And Under)$10.47$1.62$12.09
Power Equipment Operators: (1) Forklift$10.57$1.62$12.19
Plumber$12.60$1.99$14.59
Painter (Brush, Roller Up To 9"")....................$ 9.77 1.06 Laborer, General$8.60$1.13$9.73
Electrician$10.90$1.73$12.63
Carpenter$9.30$1.47$10.77
Bricklayer$11.35$1.15$12.50

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260008, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$10.40$1.52$11.92
Power Equipment Operator (Front End Loader)$11.46$1.92$13.38
Plumber$12.61$1.96$14.57
Painter: Brush Only$9.77$1.06$10.83
Laborer$8.60$1.13$9.73
Electrician$10.90$1.68$12.58
Drywall Taper And Finisher$9.77$1.06$10.83
Carpenter$9.30$0.00$9.30
Bricklayer$12.05$0.00$12.05

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Cascade County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Cascade

Wage determination 2015-5391, revision 29, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.57
01111General Clerk I$17.44
07010Baker$17.24
07130Food Service Worker$14.66
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.78
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.13
11090Gardener$26.17
11150Janitor$17.30
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$19.88
11240Maid or Houseman$17.37
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.28
23160Electrician, Maintenance$37.00
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.87
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.20
23470Laborer$19.14
27101Guard I$18.03
27102Guard II$20.17
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.09
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.02
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.57
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.72
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.06
01020Administrative Assistant$26.70
01035Court Reporter$21.55
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.60
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.11
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.32
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.25
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.82
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.64
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.17
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.17
01111General Clerk I$17.44
01112General Clerk II$19.03
01113General Clerk III$21.35
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.02
01141Messenger Courier$13.98
01191Order Clerk I$15.73
01192Order Clerk II$17.17
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.27
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.55
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.02
01270Production Control Clerk$29.07
01290Rental Clerk$18.83
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.27
01311Secretary I$19.27
01312Secretary II$21.55
01313Secretary III$24.02
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.02
01410Supply Technician$26.70
01420Survey Worker$22.25
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.59
01531Travel Clerk I$16.63
01532Travel Clerk II$18.65
01533Travel Clerk III$20.25
01611Word Processor I$17.17
01612Word Processor II$19.27
01613Word Processor III$21.55
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.08
05010Automotive Electrician$26.08
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.28
05070Automotive Worker$24.28
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.01
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.83
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.28
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.83
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.33
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.65
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.28
05310Painter, Automotive$26.08
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.28
05370Tire Repairer$21.01
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.83
07010Baker$17.24
07041Cook I$17.20
07042Cook II$19.88
07070Dishwasher$13.91
07130Food Service Worker$14.66
07210Meat Cutter$19.00
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.78
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$29.94
09040Furniture Handler$18.31
09080Furniture Refinisher$29.94
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$22.18
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$26.00
09130Upholsterer$29.94
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.13
11060Elevator Operator$17.27
11090Gardener$26.17
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.30
11150Janitor$17.30
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$19.88
11240Maid or Houseman$17.37
11260Pruner$17.57
11270Tractor Operator$24.08
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$19.88
11360Window Cleaner$19.58
12010Ambulance Driver$25.88
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$25.88
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.50
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$29.76
12020Dental Assistant$22.29
12025Dental Hygienist$45.41
12030EKG Technician$39.21
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.21
12040Emergency Medical Technician$25.88
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.13
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$25.88
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$28.86
12100Medical Assistant$22.52
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$28.52
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.76
12190Medical Record Technician$24.35
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.13
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$56.88
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.75
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.47
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.88
12224Nursing Assistant IV$18.94
12235Optical Dispenser$21.22
12236Optical Technician$23.13
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.61
12280Phlebotomist$22.46
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.26
12311Registered Nurse I$25.43
12312Registered Nurse II$31.10
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$31.10
12314Registered Nurse III$37.64
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$37.64
12316Registered Nurse IV$45.11
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.06
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.81
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.86
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.08
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.12
13041Illustrator I$21.86
13042Illustrator II$27.08
13043Illustrator III$33.12
13047Librarian$29.99
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.40
13058Library Technician$18.37
13061Media Specialist I$19.54
13062Media Specialist II$21.86
13063Media Specialist III$24.37
13071Photographer I$19.54
13072Photographer II$21.86
13073Photographer III$27.08
13074Photographer IV$33.12
13075Photographer V$40.06
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.86
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.54
14041Computer Operator I$14.20
14042Computer Operator II$15.88
14043Computer Operator III$17.71
14044Computer Operator IV$19.72
14045Computer Operator V$21.80
14071Computer Programmer I$21.01
14072Computer Programmer II$26.04
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$14.20
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$19.72
14170System Support Specialist$21.80
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.80
15060Educational Technologist$25.07
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.91
15080Graphic Artist$23.63
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.91
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.91
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.91
15090Technical Instructor$23.49
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$28.73
15110Test Proctor$18.96
15120Tutor$18.96
16010Assembler$12.23
16030Counter Attendant$12.23
16040Dry Cleaner$13.98
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.23
16090Presser, Hand$12.23
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.23
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.23
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.23
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.66
16220Tailor$15.62
16250Washer, Machine$12.81
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$29.94
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.07
21020Forklift Operator$20.79
21030Material Coordinator$29.07
21040Material Expediter$29.07
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.14
21071Order Filler$17.67
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.79
21110Shipping Packer$19.34
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.34
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.79
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.79
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.28
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.12
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.32
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.28
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$37.31
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.14
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.21
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.12
23080Aircraft Worker$29.06
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.94
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.11
23125Cable Splicer$39.28
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.27
23140Carpet Layer$27.87
23160Electrician, Maintenance$37.00
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.87
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.94
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.96
23260Fabric Worker$26.00
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.96
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.11
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.96
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.11
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.20
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$33.32
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.12
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.06
23391Gunsmith I$24.11
23392Gunsmith II$27.87
23393Gunsmith III$31.96
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.49
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.20
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.96
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.94
23470Laborer$19.14
23510Locksmith$29.94
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$39.72
23550Machinist, Maintenance$31.11
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$22.18
23591Metrology Technician I$31.96
23592Metrology Technician II$33.84
23593Metrology Technician III$35.80
23640Millwright$31.96
23710Office Appliance Repairer$29.94
23760Painter, Maintenance$26.58
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$37.07
23810Plumber, Maintenance$34.73
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.96
23850Rigger$31.96
23870Scale Mechanic$27.87
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.82
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.87
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.79
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.84
23950Telephone Lineman$31.96
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.00
23965Well Driller$31.96
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.96
23980Woodworker$24.11
24550Case Manager$17.69
24570Child Care Attendant$15.06
24580Child Care Center Clerk$18.79
24610Chore Aide$15.33
24630Homemaker$17.69
25010Boiler Tender$31.54
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.55
25070Stationary Engineer$31.54
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.90
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.55
27004Alarm Monitor$20.17
27007Baggage Inspector$18.03
27008Corrections Officer$29.23
27010Court Security Officer$29.23
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.17
27040Detention Officer$29.23
27070Firefighter$29.23
27101Guard I$18.03
27102Guard II$20.17
27131Police Officer I$34.50
27132Police Officer II$38.32
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.45
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.05
28043Carnival Worker$13.46
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.11
28310Lifeguard$17.42
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.75
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.05
28515Recreation Specialist$29.03
28630Sports Official$19.70
28690Swimming Pool Operator$23.18
29010Blocker And Bracer$28.34
29020Hatch Tender$28.34
29030Line Handler$28.34
29041Stevedore I$26.44
29042Stevedore II$30.43
30021Archeological Technician I$17.81
30022Archeological Technician II$20.48
30023Archeological Technician III$24.67
30030Cartographic Technician$25.15
30040Civil Engineering Technician$24.17
30051Cryogenic Technician I$26.88
30052Cryogenic Technician II$29.69
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.81
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.28
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$22.52
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$27.35
30081Engineering Technician I$15.60
30082Engineering Technician II$17.51
30083Engineering Technician III$19.60
30084Engineering Technician IV$24.27
30085Engineering Technician V$29.69
30086Engineering Technician VI$35.92
30090Environmental Technician$23.98
30095Evidence Control Specialist$24.27
30210Laboratory Technician$21.84
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$26.88
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$29.69
30240Mathematical Technician$24.27
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.16
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.45
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.58
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.64
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$29.69
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.27
30395Radiation Control Technician$29.69
30461Technical Writer I$24.27
30462Technical Writer II$29.69
30463Technical Writer III$35.92
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.57
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$35.78
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$42.89
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.57
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.57
30501Weather Forecaster I$27.35
30502Weather Forecaster II$33.26
30621Weather Observer, Senior$24.27
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.08
31030Bus Driver$24.25
31043Driver Courier$20.26
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.09
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.53
31310Taxi Driver$13.88
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.02
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.80
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.18
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.18
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$15.06
99050Desk Clerk$16.31
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.64
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.16
99260Marketing Analyst$29.73
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$19.36
99711Recycling Specialist$23.45
99730Refuse Collector$17.11
99810Sales Clerk$16.83
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$24.67
99831Surveying Aide$15.32
99832Surveying Technician$20.83
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.45
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.46
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.45

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.