Prevailing wage rates in Golden Valley County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260023, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker$13.00$1.92$14.92
Roofer$10.75$0.00$10.75
Plumber$13.85$2.00$15.85
Painter$9.78$0.00$9.78
Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Workers$11.95$1.50$13.45
Laborers: (3) Hod Carrier$9.10$1.13$10.23
Laborers: (2) Form Setter$9.10$1.13$10.23
Laborers: (1) Unskilled$8.60$1.13$9.73
Electrician$12.90$1.85$14.75
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.60$0.00$10.60
Carpenter$10.00$1.29$11.29
Bricklayer$11.95$1.50$13.45

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260035, 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
Alarms0$43.92$18.17$62.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$44.35$21.87$66.22
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$18.88$4.66$23.54
Roofer$15.44$1.81$17.25
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$26.34$10.30$36.64
Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation)$25.75$10.87$36.62
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$19.18$0.00$19.18
Operator: Forklift$21.44$8.05$29.49
Operator: Excavator$22.98$5.57$28.55
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$18.37$5.94$24.31
Laborer: Common Or General$16.64$4.12$20.76
Form Worker$16.02$6.00$22.02
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring For Alarms)$20.22$6.58$26.80
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$20.58$5.88$26.46
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$22.69$0.00$22.69

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260077, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Line Construction: (1) Lineman$48.65$9.40$58.05
Line Construction: (3) Groundman$29.09$8.36$37.45
Electrician (Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Judith Basin, Liberty, Petroleum, Pondera, Wheatland, Hill, And Teton Counties)$38.51$17.09$55.60
Electrician (Golden Valley And Mussleshell Counties)$43.92$18.17$62.09
Electrician (Sweet Grass County)$41.94$16.97$58.91
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural (Glacier County)$32.08$29.06$61.14
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural (Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Musselshell, Petroleum, Pondera, Sweet Grass, Teton, And Wheatland Counties)$36.83$25.30$62.13
Operator: Loader (Front End)$25.01$7.78$32.79
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.44$8.45$33.89
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$23.53$8.05$31.58
Operator: Backhoe$25.71$8.05$33.76
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$15.14$1.30$16.44
Laborer: Pipelayer$18.13$5.90$24.03
Laborer: Common Or General$17.99$5.90$23.89
Carpenter, Excludes Form Work$21.13$7.00$28.13
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$24.30$7.80$32.10
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$45.28$13.40$58.68
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$45.28$13.40$58.68

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 Golden Valley County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Golden Valley

Wage determination 2015-6035, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.75
01111General Clerk I$17.69
07010Baker$17.11
07130Food Service Worker$14.90
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.00
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.94
11090Gardener$24.16
11150Janitor$18.17
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.35
11240Maid or Houseman$15.41
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.25
23160Electrician, Maintenance$37.14
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.67
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.40
23470Laborer$18.03
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.10
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.36
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.75
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.91
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.28
01020Administrative Assistant$30.46
01035Court Reporter$21.55
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.50
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.10
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.43
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.03
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.49
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$25.43
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.17
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.17
01111General Clerk I$17.69
01112General Clerk II$19.31
01113General Clerk III$21.66
01120Housing Referral Assistant$24.03
01141Messenger Courier$14.10
01191Order Clerk I$16.12
01192Order Clerk II$17.58
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.26
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.55
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.03
01270Production Control Clerk$28.53
01290Rental Clerk$21.97
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.26
01311Secretary I$19.26
01312Secretary II$21.55
01313Secretary III$24.03
01320Service Order Dispatcher$22.74
01410Supply Technician$30.46
01420Survey Worker$20.08
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.00
01531Travel Clerk I$17.17
01532Travel Clerk II$19.01
01533Travel Clerk III$20.25
01611Word Processor I$17.17
01612Word Processor II$19.26
01613Word Processor III$21.55
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.64
05010Automotive Electrician$22.68
05040Automotive Glass Installer$21.12
05070Automotive Worker$21.12
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$18.28
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.21
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$21.12
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.21
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.81
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$19.71
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$21.12
05310Painter, Automotive$22.68
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$21.12
05370Tire Repairer$19.01
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.21
07010Baker$17.11
07041Cook I$17.71
07042Cook II$20.47
07070Dishwasher$14.07
07130Food Service Worker$14.90
07210Meat Cutter$18.18
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.00
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$25.96
09040Furniture Handler$16.45
09080Furniture Refinisher$25.96
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$19.24
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$22.55
09130Upholsterer$25.96
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.94
11060Elevator Operator$18.17
11090Gardener$24.16
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.17
11150Janitor$18.17
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.35
11240Maid or Houseman$15.41
11260Pruner$16.21
11270Tractor Operator$22.23
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.35
11360Window Cleaner$20.56
12010Ambulance Driver$22.43
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.49
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.72
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.03
12020Dental Assistant$22.03
12025Dental Hygienist$46.99
12030EKG Technician$41.66
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.66
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.43
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.57
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.49
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.66
12100Medical Assistant$20.87
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$36.75
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.82
12190Medical Record Technician$25.53
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.57
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.43
12221Nursing Assistant I$13.82
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.54
12223Nursing Assistant III$16.96
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.03
12235Optical Dispenser$26.86
12236Optical Technician$24.57
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.00
12280Phlebotomist$20.57
12305Radiologic Technologist$36.62
12311Registered Nurse I$27.26
12312Registered Nurse II$33.35
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$33.35
12314Registered Nurse III$40.36
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$40.36
12316Registered Nurse IV$48.37
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.06
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.76
13011Exhibits Specialist I$25.36
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.42
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.43
13041Illustrator I$25.36
13042Illustrator II$31.42
13043Illustrator III$38.43
13047Librarian$34.79
13050Library Aide/Clerk$20.19
13058Library Technician$21.85
13061Media Specialist I$22.67
13062Media Specialist II$25.36
13063Media Specialist III$28.27
13071Photographer I$22.67
13072Photographer II$25.36
13073Photographer III$31.42
13074Photographer IV$38.43
13075Photographer V$46.50
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$25.36
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.86
14041Computer Operator I$22.12
14042Computer Operator II$24.75
14043Computer Operator III$27.60
14044Computer Operator IV$30.67
14045Computer Operator V$33.96
14071Computer Programmer I$24.16
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$22.12
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.67
14170System Support Specialist$35.52
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$42.72
15060Educational Technologist$35.18
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$51.01
15080Graphic Artist$26.88
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$51.01
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$51.01
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$51.01
15090Technical Instructor$24.93
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$30.49
15110Test Proctor$20.12
15120Tutor$20.12
16010Assembler$13.28
16030Counter Attendant$13.28
16040Dry Cleaner$15.17
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$13.28
16090Presser, Hand$13.28
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$13.28
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$13.28
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$13.28
16190Sewing Machine Operator$15.80
16220Tailor$16.42
16250Washer, Machine$13.91
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$32.96
19040Tool And Die Maker$40.81
21020Forklift Operator$24.20
21030Material Coordinator$28.53
21040Material Expediter$28.53
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.03
21071Order Filler$17.70
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$24.20
21110Shipping Packer$19.43
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.43
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$24.20
21410Warehouse Specialist$24.20
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.25
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.62
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.25
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.40
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.42
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.96
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.62
23080Aircraft Worker$30.67
23110Appliance Mechanic$32.96
23120Bicycle Repairer$26.54
23125Cable Splicer$50.15
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.96
23140Carpet Layer$30.67
23160Electrician, Maintenance$37.14
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$30.67
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.96
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$35.17
23260Fabric Worker$28.62
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$35.17
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$26.54
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$35.17
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$26.54
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.40
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$35.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.62
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$30.67
23391Gunsmith I$26.54
23392Gunsmith II$30.67
23393Gunsmith III$35.17
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$36.77
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$28.79
23460Instrument Mechanic$35.17
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$32.96
23470Laborer$18.03
23510Locksmith$32.96
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$38.91
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.29
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.76
23591Metrology Technician I$35.17
23592Metrology Technician II$37.25
23593Metrology Technician III$39.40
23640Millwright$35.17
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.30
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.49
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$43.94
23810Plumber, Maintenance$40.84
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$35.17
23850Rigger$35.17
23870Scale Mechanic$30.67
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$35.17
23910Small Engine Mechanic$29.77
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.37
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.45
23950Telephone Lineman$32.68
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$27.78
23965Well Driller$35.17
23970Woodcraft Worker$35.17
23980Woodworker$26.54
24550Case Manager$17.99
24570Child Care Attendant$16.53
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.61
24610Chore Aide$17.34
24630Homemaker$17.99
25010Boiler Tender$37.38
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.49
25070Stationary Engineer$37.38
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.96
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.49
27004Alarm Monitor$24.24
27007Baggage Inspector$17.70
27008Corrections Officer$26.36
27010Court Security Officer$28.03
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.80
27040Detention Officer$26.36
27070Firefighter$31.50
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
27131Police Officer I$28.80
27132Police Officer II$32.02
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.19
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.86
28043Carnival Worker$14.00
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.80
28310Lifeguard$19.43
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.39
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.80
28515Recreation Specialist$30.23
28630Sports Official$19.43
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.11
29010Blocker And Bracer$35.01
29020Hatch Tender$35.01
29030Line Handler$35.01
29041Stevedore I$32.68
29042Stevedore II$37.60
30021Archeological Technician I$18.44
30022Archeological Technician II$20.62
30023Archeological Technician III$25.56
30030Cartographic Technician$25.56
30040Civil Engineering Technician$25.70
30051Cryogenic Technician I$28.30
30052Cryogenic Technician II$31.26
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$18.44
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.62
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$23.00
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$28.30
30081Engineering Technician I$16.43
30082Engineering Technician II$18.44
30083Engineering Technician III$20.62
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.56
30085Engineering Technician V$31.26
30086Engineering Technician VI$37.82
30090Environmental Technician$26.38
30095Evidence Control Specialist$25.56
30210Laboratory Technician$24.75
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$28.30
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$31.26
30240Mathematical Technician$25.56
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.78
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$29.45
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$36.02
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$43.58
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$31.26
30390Photo-Optics Technician$25.56
30395Radiation Control Technician$31.26
30461Technical Writer I$25.56
30462Technical Writer II$31.26
30463Technical Writer III$37.82
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$28.30
30502Weather Forecaster II$34.43
30621Weather Observer, Senior$25.56
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.09
31030Bus Driver$24.26
31043Driver Courier$20.57
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.10
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.38
31310Taxi Driver$12.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.36
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.26
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.20
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.20
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.10
99050Desk Clerk$16.01
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.15
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.64
99260Marketing Analyst$33.69
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$26.88
99711Recycling Specialist$32.56
99730Refuse Collector$23.76
99810Sales Clerk$17.23
99820School Crossing Guard$18.63
99830Survey Party Chief$29.85
99831Surveying Aide$18.54
99832Surveying Technician$25.20
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.