Prevailing wage rates in Deer Lodge County, Montana

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County, Montana.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260021, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: (3) Combination Truck, Concrete Mixer, Transit Mixer$11.10$1.66$12.76
Truck Drivers: (2) Flatbed$11.20$1.66$12.86
Truck Drivers: (1) Pickup$10.95$1.66$12.61
Roofer$14.99$2.05$17.04
Plumber$16.45$1.95$18.40
Plasterer$10.50$1.10$11.60
Painter$8.65$0.00$8.65
Laborers: (3) Hod Carrier$10.66$1.75$12.41
Laborers: (2) Pipelayer$10.36$1.75$12.11
Laborers: (1) Unskilled$10.16$1.75$11.91
Ironworker$14.41$2.80$17.21
Electrician$15.75$1.67$17.42
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$15.00$3.00$18.00
Carpenter$13.42$3.31$16.73
Bricklayer$14.15$0.55$14.70

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260030, revision 1, 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$40.00$19.88$59.88
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: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$46.45$19.92$66.37
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$46.45$19.92$66.37
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$39.97$24.40$64.37
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$40.00$22.07$62.07
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.36$5.37$24.73
Roofer$15.48$5.28$20.76
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$19.18$0.00$19.18
Operator: Forklift$21.44$8.05$29.49
Operator: Excavator$22.20$6.75$28.95
Operator: Crane$24.04$7.41$31.45
Laborer: Common Or General$17.77$5.23$23.00
Glazier$17.93$2.62$20.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, And Formwork$20.51$7.13$27.64

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260075, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Bricklayer (Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Jefferon, Madison, Powell, And Silver Bow Counties)$32.32$16.78$49.10
Bricklayer (Gallatin County)$30.55$15.75$46.30
Bricklayer (Broadwater, Lewis And Clark, Meagher, And Yellowstone National Park Counties)$30.55$15.75$46.30
Line Construction (1) Lineman$48.65$9.40$58.05
Electrician (Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Powell And Silver Bow Counties)$40.00$19.88$59.88
Electrician (Broadwater, Lewis, Clark And Meagher Counties)$38.51$17.09$55.60
Electrician (Yellowstone National Park)$29.59$14.13$43.72
Electrician (Gallatin County)$41.94$16.97$58.91
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$18.84$5.92$24.76
Operator: Loader (Front End)$24.20$7.84$32.04
Operator: Grader/Blade$24.69$8.40$33.09
Operator: Excavator$23.12$7.81$30.93
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.99$8.55$30.54
Operator: Backhoe$24.16$8.05$32.21
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$15.14$1.30$16.44
Laborer: Common Or General$18.11$5.90$24.01
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$21.13$7.00$28.13
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$24.30$7.80$32.10

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 Deer Lodge County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow and Sweet Grass

Wage determination 2015-5399, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.53
01111General Clerk I$18.01
07010Baker$19.31
07130Food Service Worker$16.05
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.94
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.64
11090Gardener$26.50
11150Janitor$17.42
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.13
11240Maid or Houseman$16.13
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.23
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.11
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.74
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.90
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.05
23470Laborer$19.79
27101Guard I$19.22
27102Guard II$21.49
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.31
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.53
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.66
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.00
01020Administrative Assistant$28.43
01035Court Reporter$21.06
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.35
01042Customer Service Representative II$18.93
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.24
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.71
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.14
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.91
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.91
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.91
01111General Clerk I$18.01
01112General Clerk II$19.65
01113General Clerk III$22.05
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.49
01141Messenger Courier$17.01
01191Order Clerk I$15.38
01192Order Clerk II$16.78
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.27
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.44
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.79
01270Production Control Clerk$27.87
01290Rental Clerk$18.68
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.83
01311Secretary I$18.83
01312Secretary II$21.06
01313Secretary III$23.49
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.48
01410Supply Technician$28.43
01420Survey Worker$19.50
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.37
01531Travel Clerk I$20.38
01532Travel Clerk II$21.92
01533Travel Clerk III$24.52
01611Word Processor I$16.78
01612Word Processor II$18.83
01613Word Processor III$21.06
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$27.10
05010Automotive Electrician$24.05
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.39
05070Automotive Worker$22.39
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.37
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$25.67
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.39
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$25.67
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.82
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$20.89
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.39
05310Painter, Automotive$24.05
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.39
05370Tire Repairer$19.64
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$25.67
07010Baker$19.31
07041Cook I$17.63
07042Cook II$20.38
07070Dishwasher$14.04
07130Food Service Worker$16.05
07210Meat Cutter$20.00
07260Waiter/Waitress$10.94
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.85
09040Furniture Handler$17.45
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.85
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.14
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$24.78
09130Upholsterer$26.85
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.64
11060Elevator Operator$17.42
11090Gardener$26.50
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.42
11150Janitor$17.42
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.13
11240Maid or Houseman$16.13
11260Pruner$17.79
11270Tractor Operator$24.39
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.13
11360Window Cleaner$19.72
12010Ambulance Driver$16.23
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.07
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.14
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$35.65
12020Dental Assistant$21.44
12025Dental Hygienist$47.52
12030EKG Technician$41.02
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.02
12040Emergency Medical Technician$16.23
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.20
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.07
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.19
12100Medical Assistant$22.34
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$38.24
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.36
12190Medical Record Technician$23.90
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.20
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.50
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.69
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.52
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.03
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.23
12235Optical Dispenser$23.79
12236Optical Technician$24.20
12250Pharmacy Technician$24.09
12280Phlebotomist$20.82
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.61
12311Registered Nurse I$28.08
12312Registered Nurse II$34.35
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.35
12314Registered Nurse III$41.57
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.57
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.82
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.54
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.68
13011Exhibits Specialist I$22.66
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.07
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.34
13041Illustrator I$22.66
13042Illustrator II$28.07
13043Illustrator III$34.34
13047Librarian$31.09
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.05
13058Library Technician$19.75
13061Media Specialist I$20.26
13062Media Specialist II$22.66
13063Media Specialist III$25.27
13071Photographer I$20.26
13072Photographer II$22.66
13073Photographer III$28.07
13074Photographer IV$34.34
13075Photographer V$41.56
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$22.66
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.37
14041Computer Operator I$18.57
14042Computer Operator II$20.77
14043Computer Operator III$23.17
14044Computer Operator IV$25.73
14045Computer Operator V$28.50
14071Computer Programmer I$21.01
14072Computer Programmer II$26.04
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$18.57
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$25.73
14170System Support Specialist$32.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.26
15060Educational Technologist$29.23
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.27
15080Graphic Artist$25.39
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.27
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.27
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.27
15090Technical Instructor$25.79
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$31.55
15110Test Proctor$20.82
15120Tutor$20.82
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)$29.87
19040Tool And Die Maker$36.99
21020Forklift Operator$22.24
21030Material Coordinator$27.87
21040Material Expediter$27.87
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.79
21071Order Filler$19.43
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.24
21110Shipping Packer$20.60
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.60
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.24
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.24
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$34.11
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$26.23
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.23
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.11
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$36.09
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$22.38
23050Aircraft, Painter$30.18
23060Aircraft Servicer$26.23
23080Aircraft Worker$28.10
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.00
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.07
23125Cable Splicer$54.76
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.12
23140Carpet Layer$27.81
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.74
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$28.90
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.04
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.14
23260Fabric Worker$25.95
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.45
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.07
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.88
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.07
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.05
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.23
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.23
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.10
23391Gunsmith I$24.07
23392Gunsmith II$27.81
23393Gunsmith III$31.88
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$30.78
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.54
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.88
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.87
23470Laborer$19.79
23510Locksmith$29.00
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$28.96
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.29
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.27
23591Metrology Technician I$31.88
23592Metrology Technician II$33.76
23593Metrology Technician III$35.72
23640Millwright$31.88
23710Office Appliance Repairer$28.53
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.47
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$38.41
23810Plumber, Maintenance$35.99
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.88
23850Rigger$31.88
23870Scale Mechanic$27.81
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$31.88
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.55
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.52
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.61
23950Telephone Lineman$31.88
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.00
23965Well Driller$30.22
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.88
23980Woodworker$24.07
24550Case Manager$18.73
24570Child Care Attendant$13.92
24580Child Care Center Clerk$17.35
24610Chore Aide$17.63
24630Homemaker$18.73
25010Boiler Tender$31.82
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.44
25070Stationary Engineer$31.82
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.11
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.44
27004Alarm Monitor$22.83
27007Baggage Inspector$19.22
27008Corrections Officer$24.52
27010Court Security Officer$25.95
27030Detection Dog Handler$21.49
27040Detention Officer$24.52
27070Firefighter$29.63
27101Guard I$19.22
27102Guard II$21.49
27131Police Officer I$28.45
27132Police Officer II$31.61
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$20.56
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$22.35
28043Carnival Worker$15.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.80
28310Lifeguard$19.16
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.39
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.80
28515Recreation Specialist$30.21
28630Sports Official$19.43
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.83
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.81
29020Hatch Tender$27.81
29030Line Handler$27.81
29041Stevedore I$25.95
29042Stevedore II$29.87
30021Archeological Technician I$19.75
30022Archeological Technician II$22.10
30023Archeological Technician III$27.38
30030Cartographic Technician$27.38
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.20
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.32
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.49
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.75
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.10
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.65
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.32
30081Engineering Technician I$17.61
30082Engineering Technician II$19.75
30083Engineering Technician III$22.10
30084Engineering Technician IV$27.38
30085Engineering Technician V$33.49
30086Engineering Technician VI$40.53
30090Environmental Technician$27.38
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.38
30210Laboratory Technician$25.15
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.32
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.49
30240Mathematical Technician$27.38
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.93
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.40
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.74
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.04
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.49
30390Photo-Optics Technician$27.38
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.49
30461Technical Writer I$27.38
30462Technical Writer II$33.49
30463Technical Writer III$40.53
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$30.32
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.88
30621Weather Observer, Senior$27.38
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.37
31030Bus Driver$21.81
31043Driver Courier$19.60
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.77
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.87
31310Taxi Driver$13.35
31361Truckdriver, Light$21.31
31362Truckdriver, Medium$22.98
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.79
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.79
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.48
99050Desk Clerk$16.87
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.22
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.80
99260Marketing Analyst$36.48
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$27.65
99711Recycling Specialist$33.49
99730Refuse Collector$24.43
99810Sales Clerk$17.21
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$30.41
99831Surveying Aide$18.88
99832Surveying Technician$25.67
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.