Prevailing wage rates in Gallatin County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260024, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Pickup$10.43$1.84$12.27
Truck Drivers: Flatbed: (2 Tons Or Less)$10.43$1.84$12.27
Truck Drivers: Flatbed: (2 To 5 Tons)$10.58$1.84$12.42
Truck Drivers: Dump Trucks 7 Cu Yd Or Less$10.43$1.84$12.27
Roofer$13.50$0.55$14.05
Painters: Spray$13.08$1.12$14.20
Painters: Brush$12.08$1.12$13.20
Laborers: (3) Hod Carrier$10.53$1.75$12.28
Laborers: (2) Pipelayer$10.19$1.75$11.94
Laborers: (1) Unskilled$10.03$1.75$11.78
Ironworker$14.41$2.80$17.21
Electricians: Cable Splicer$14.75$1.97$16.72
Electrician$14.05$1.76$15.81
Carpenter$13.03$3.31$16.34
Bricklayer$14.60$1.70$16.30

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260033, 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$30.55$15.75$46.30
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
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.36$5.37$24.73
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$25.89$2.81$28.70
Roofer$14.10$5.68$19.78
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray, Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping$19.62$0.00$19.62
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$16.52$5.46$21.98
Glazier$17.93$2.62$20.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Computers)$26.86$3.69$30.55

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 Gallatin County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Gallatin

Wage determination 2015-6027, revision 6, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.08
01111General Clerk I$19.73
07010Baker$20.00
07130Food Service Worker$17.39
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.21
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$19.46
11090Gardener$29.95
11150Janitor$19.95
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.75
11240Maid or Houseman$17.85
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$32.23
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$34.11
23160Electrician, Maintenance$35.31
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.12
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.88
23470Laborer$21.63
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.31
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.45
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$19.08
01012Accounting Clerk II$21.41
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.95
01020Administrative Assistant$30.24
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$17.28
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.85
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.20
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.91
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.91
01111General Clerk I$19.73
01112General Clerk II$21.54
01113General Clerk III$24.17
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.49
01141Messenger Courier$17.01
01191Order Clerk I$15.38
01192Order Clerk II$16.78
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.60
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.81
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.19
01270Production Control Clerk$27.87
01290Rental Clerk$21.10
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.83
01311Secretary I$18.83
01312Secretary II$21.06
01313Secretary III$23.49
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.53
01410Supply Technician$30.24
01420Survey Worker$20.45
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$19.03
01531Travel Clerk I$24.66
01532Travel Clerk II$26.52
01533Travel Clerk III$29.67
01611Word Processor I$16.78
01612Word Processor II$18.83
01613Word Processor III$21.06
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$29.31
05010Automotive Electrician$26.97
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.11
05070Automotive Worker$25.11
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.74
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.79
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.11
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.79
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.99
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$23.44
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.11
05310Painter, Automotive$26.97
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.11
05370Tire Repairer$21.24
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.79
07010Baker$20.00
07041Cook I$20.45
07042Cook II$23.63
07070Dishwasher$15.51
07130Food Service Worker$17.39
07210Meat Cutter$22.46
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.21
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$24.57
09040Furniture Handler$15.47
09080Furniture Refinisher$24.57
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.74
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.96
09130Upholsterer$24.57
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$19.46
11060Elevator Operator$19.95
11090Gardener$29.95
11122Housekeeping Aide$19.95
11150Janitor$19.95
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$22.75
11240Maid or Houseman$17.85
11260Pruner$20.11
11270Tractor Operator$27.56
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$22.75
11360Window Cleaner$22.57
12010Ambulance Driver$19.36
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.50
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.73
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$34.90
12020Dental Assistant$23.63
12025Dental Hygienist$50.31
12030EKG Technician$41.67
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.67
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.36
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.58
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.50
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.67
12100Medical Assistant$22.59
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$33.79
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.77
12190Medical Record Technician$25.48
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.40
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.45
12221Nursing Assistant I$16.14
12222Nursing Assistant II$18.15
12223Nursing Assistant III$19.80
12224Nursing Assistant IV$22.22
12235Optical Dispenser$23.79
12236Optical Technician$24.58
12250Pharmacy Technician$24.49
12280Phlebotomist$21.74
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.54
12311Registered Nurse I$27.94
12312Registered Nurse II$34.18
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.18
12314Registered Nurse III$41.35
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.35
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.58
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.07
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.68
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.91
13012Exhibits Specialist II$29.61
13013Exhibits Specialist III$36.22
13041Illustrator I$23.91
13042Illustrator II$29.61
13043Illustrator III$36.22
13047Librarian$32.80
13050Library Aide/Clerk$19.04
13058Library Technician$20.77
13061Media Specialist I$21.37
13062Media Specialist II$23.91
13063Media Specialist III$26.64
13071Photographer I$19.52
13072Photographer II$21.83
13073Photographer III$27.04
13074Photographer IV$33.07
13075Photographer V$40.01
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$23.91
13110Video Teleconference Technician$24.48
14041Computer Operator I$19.60
14042Computer Operator II$21.93
14043Computer Operator III$24.45
14044Computer Operator IV$27.16
14045Computer Operator V$30.08
14071Computer Programmer I$23.11
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.60
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.16
14170System Support Specialist$32.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.06
15060Educational Technologist$30.20
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.02
15080Graphic Artist$27.65
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.02
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.02
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.02
15090Technical Instructor$28.37
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$34.71
15110Test Proctor$22.90
15120Tutor$22.90
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)$31.29
19040Tool And Die Maker$38.74
21020Forklift Operator$23.25
21030Material Coordinator$27.87
21040Material Expediter$27.87
21050Material Handling Laborer$21.63
21071Order Filler$21.07
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.25
21110Shipping Packer$22.13
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$22.13
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.25
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.25
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$26.36
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.20
23125Cable Splicer$51.17
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$29.33
23140Carpet Layer$29.12
23160Electrician, Maintenance$35.31
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.12
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.29
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.39
23260Fabric Worker$27.17
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$29.55
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.20
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.39
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.20
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.88
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$32.23
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$26.23
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$28.10
23391Gunsmith I$25.20
23392Gunsmith II$29.12
23393Gunsmith III$33.39
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.77
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$32.77
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.39
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.29
23470Laborer$21.63
23510Locksmith$31.29
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$31.18
23550Machinist, Maintenance$31.97
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.27
23591Metrology Technician I$33.39
23592Metrology Technician II$35.36
23593Metrology Technician III$37.40
23640Millwright$33.39
23710Office Appliance Repairer$31.09
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.46
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$39.13
23810Plumber, Maintenance$36.65
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.39
23850Rigger$33.39
23870Scale Mechanic$29.12
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$33.97
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.04
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.62
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.60
23950Telephone Lineman$31.90
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.43
23965Well Driller$30.22
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.39
23980Woodworker$25.20
24550Case Manager$20.74
24570Child Care Attendant$16.49
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.55
24610Chore Aide$17.81
24630Homemaker$20.74
25010Boiler Tender$37.04
25040Sewage Plant Operator$34.61
25070Stationary Engineer$37.04
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.72
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$34.61
27004Alarm Monitor$22.72
27007Baggage Inspector$18.15
27008Corrections Officer$28.06
27010Court Security Officer$31.41
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.31
27040Detention Officer$28.06
27070Firefighter$35.67
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.31
27131Police Officer I$32.17
27132Police Officer II$35.73
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$21.12
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$22.96
28043Carnival Worker$15.41
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$22.88
28310Lifeguard$21.08
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$25.60
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$18.67
28515Recreation Specialist$30.40
28630Sports Official$20.37
28690Swimming Pool Operator$26.53
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.12
29020Hatch Tender$29.12
29030Line Handler$29.12
29041Stevedore I$27.17
29042Stevedore II$31.29
30021Archeological Technician I$21.11
30022Archeological Technician II$23.62
30023Archeological Technician III$29.25
30030Cartographic Technician$29.25
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.25
30051Cryogenic Technician I$32.40
30052Cryogenic Technician II$35.78
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.11
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.62
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.32
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$32.40
30081Engineering Technician I$18.81
30082Engineering Technician II$21.11
30083Engineering Technician III$23.62
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.25
30085Engineering Technician V$35.78
30086Engineering Technician VI$43.29
30090Environmental Technician$29.02
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.25
30210Laboratory Technician$26.32
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$32.40
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$35.78
30240Mathematical Technician$29.25
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.94
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.42
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.76
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.07
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$35.78
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.25
30395Radiation Control Technician$35.78
30461Technical Writer I$29.25
30462Technical Writer II$35.78
30463Technical Writer III$43.29
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$32.40
30502Weather Forecaster II$39.41
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.25
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.23
31030Bus Driver$23.04
31043Driver Courier$21.57
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.98
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.25
31310Taxi Driver$13.35
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.45
31362Truckdriver, Medium$25.29
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$30.18
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$30.18
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$16.89
99050Desk Clerk$17.41
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.22
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.80
99260Marketing Analyst$35.25
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$32.45
99711Recycling Specialist$39.31
99730Refuse Collector$28.68
99810Sales Clerk$18.44
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$33.45
99831Surveying Aide$20.77
99832Surveying Technician$28.24
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.