Prevailing wage rates in Lewis And Clark County, Montana

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Lewis And Clark 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 Lewis And Clark County, Montana.

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260040, 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
Electrician$40.42$18.05$58.47
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
Computers$23.90$12.85$36.75
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$17.66$5.25$22.91
Glazier$17.93$2.62$20.55
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Work Only)$24.14$0.00$24.14
Carpenter, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Finishing/Taping, Drywall Hanging, And Formwork$19.12$6.39$25.51

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 Residential

Wage determination MT20260001, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Sheet Metal Worker$10.31$1.12$11.43
Roofer$9.25$0.55$9.80
Plumber$12.75$1.65$14.40
Painters: Spray$12.87$1.09$13.96
Painters: (Paperhanger)$11.12$1.07$12.19
Painters: (Brush & Roller)$10.62$1.07$11.69
Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Workers$11.60$0.95$12.55
Laborers$8.39$1.20$9.59
Ironworker$11.26$2.00$13.26
Electrician$12.10$1.57$13.67
Carpenter$11.13$1.91$13.04
Bricklayer$11.60$0.95$12.55

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 Lewis And Clark County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Broadwater, Jefferson and Lewis and Clark

Wage determination 2015-6031, revision 6, 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$18.24
07010Baker$19.31
07130Food Service Worker$16.71
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.07
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.38
11090Gardener$28.89
11150Janitor$17.84
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.94
11240Maid or Houseman$17.31
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$38.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.17
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.52
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.85
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.32
23470Laborer$19.70
27101Guard I$18.23
27102Guard II$20.40
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.29
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.78
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.57
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.71
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.05
01020Administrative Assistant$30.49
01035Court Reporter$21.06
01041Customer Service Representative I$18.33
01042Customer Service Representative II$20.00
01043Customer Service Representative III$22.44
01051Data Entry Operator I$19.01
01052Data Entry Operator II$20.74
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$23.41
01070Document Preparation Clerk$17.91
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$17.91
01111General Clerk I$18.24
01112General Clerk II$19.90
01113General Clerk III$22.33
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.49
01141Messenger Courier$17.01
01191Order Clerk I$15.38
01192Order Clerk II$16.78
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.37
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.55
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.92
01270Production Control Clerk$27.87
01290Rental Clerk$19.84
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.83
01311Secretary I$18.83
01312Secretary II$21.06
01313Secretary III$23.49
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.92
01410Supply Technician$30.49
01420Survey Worker$19.55
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.34
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$24.64
05010Automotive Electrician$26.05
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.24
05070Automotive Worker$24.24
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.98
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.80
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.24
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.80
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.30
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.62
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.24
05310Painter, Automotive$26.05
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.24
05370Tire Repairer$18.71
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.80
07010Baker$19.31
07041Cook I$17.88
07042Cook II$20.66
07070Dishwasher$14.30
07130Food Service Worker$16.71
07210Meat Cutter$18.72
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.07
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$26.85
09040Furniture Handler$17.80
09080Furniture Refinisher$26.85
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$21.56
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$25.17
09130Upholsterer$26.85
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.38
11060Elevator Operator$17.84
11090Gardener$28.89
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.84
11150Janitor$17.84
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$21.94
11240Maid or Houseman$17.31
11260Pruner$19.39
11270Tractor Operator$26.58
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$21.94
11360Window Cleaner$20.19
12010Ambulance Driver$19.36
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.46
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.67
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$35.65
12020Dental Assistant$22.53
12025Dental Hygienist$47.21
12030EKG Technician$41.61
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.61
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.36
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.54
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.46
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.62
12100Medical Assistant$22.00
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$35.98
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.64
12190Medical Record Technician$24.20
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.40
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$60.35
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.84
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.69
12223Nursing Assistant III$18.22
12224Nursing Assistant IV$20.44
12235Optical Dispenser$23.79
12236Optical Technician$24.54
12250Pharmacy Technician$24.00
12280Phlebotomist$21.74
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.30
12311Registered Nurse I$28.47
12312Registered Nurse II$34.82
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.82
12314Registered Nurse III$42.13
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$42.13
12316Registered Nurse IV$50.51
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$34.01
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$27.68
13011Exhibits Specialist I$23.08
13012Exhibits Specialist II$28.60
13013Exhibits Specialist III$34.98
13041Illustrator I$23.08
13042Illustrator II$28.60
13043Illustrator III$34.98
13047Librarian$31.67
13050Library Aide/Clerk$18.39
13058Library Technician$21.73
13061Media Specialist I$20.63
13062Media Specialist II$23.08
13063Media Specialist III$25.74
13071Photographer I$20.63
13072Photographer II$23.08
13073Photographer III$28.60
13074Photographer IV$34.98
13075Photographer V$42.33
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$23.08
13110Video Teleconference Technician$22.37
14041Computer Operator I$19.56
14042Computer Operator II$21.88
14043Computer Operator III$24.40
14044Computer Operator IV$27.11
14045Computer Operator V$30.02
14071Computer Programmer I$21.01
14072Computer Programmer II$26.04
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.56
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.11
14170System Support Specialist$32.54
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$39.43
15060Educational Technologist$29.29
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.26
15080Graphic Artist$27.65
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.26
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.26
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.26
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)$32.07
19040Tool And Die Maker$39.71
21020Forklift Operator$22.33
21030Material Coordinator$27.87
21040Material Expediter$27.87
21050Material Handling Laborer$19.70
21071Order Filler$19.12
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$22.33
21110Shipping Packer$20.96
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.96
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$22.33
21410Warehouse Specialist$22.33
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$41.17
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$31.64
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$38.88
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$41.17
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$43.55
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$26.99
23050Aircraft, Painter$36.43
23060Aircraft Servicer$31.64
23080Aircraft Worker$33.91
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.90
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.83
23125Cable Splicer$51.17
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.12
23140Carpet Layer$29.85
23160Electrician, Maintenance$33.52
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.85
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$32.07
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$34.22
23260Fabric Worker$27.85
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$32.51
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.83
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$34.22
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.83
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.32
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$38.88
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$31.64
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$33.91
23391Gunsmith I$25.83
23392Gunsmith II$29.85
23393Gunsmith III$34.22
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$33.82
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.08
23460Instrument Mechanic$34.22
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$32.07
23470Laborer$19.70
23510Locksmith$31.90
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$32.25
23550Machinist, Maintenance$32.25
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$21.20
23591Metrology Technician I$34.22
23592Metrology Technician II$36.24
23593Metrology Technician III$38.34
23640Millwright$34.22
23710Office Appliance Repairer$31.09
23760Painter, Maintenance$24.96
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$35.57
23810Plumber, Maintenance$33.32
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$34.22
23850Rigger$34.22
23870Scale Mechanic$29.85
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$34.22
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.38
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$33.28
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$35.23
23950Telephone Lineman$34.22
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$26.40
23965Well Driller$30.22
23970Woodcraft Worker$34.22
23980Woodworker$25.83
24550Case Manager$17.86
24570Child Care Attendant$16.28
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.30
24610Chore Aide$16.63
24630Homemaker$17.86
25010Boiler Tender$31.82
25040Sewage Plant Operator$28.60
25070Stationary Engineer$31.82
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$22.11
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$28.60
27004Alarm Monitor$25.74
27007Baggage Inspector$18.23
27008Corrections Officer$25.07
27010Court Security Officer$25.95
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.40
27040Detention Officer$25.07
27070Firefighter$29.63
27101Guard I$18.23
27102Guard II$20.40
27131Police Officer I$32.65
27132Police Officer II$36.27
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.20
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.87
28043Carnival Worker$14.01
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.53
28310Lifeguard$18.29
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.96
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.76
28515Recreation Specialist$27.64
28630Sports Official$18.29
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.12
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.85
29020Hatch Tender$29.85
29030Line Handler$29.85
29041Stevedore I$27.85
29042Stevedore II$32.07
30021Archeological Technician I$23.49
30022Archeological Technician II$26.27
30023Archeological Technician III$32.55
30030Cartographic Technician$32.55
30040Civil Engineering Technician$34.12
30051Cryogenic Technician I$36.05
30052Cryogenic Technician II$39.82
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$23.49
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$26.27
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$29.29
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$36.05
30081Engineering Technician I$20.93
30082Engineering Technician II$23.49
30083Engineering Technician III$26.27
30084Engineering Technician IV$32.55
30085Engineering Technician V$39.82
30086Engineering Technician VI$48.17
30090Environmental Technician$31.92
30095Evidence Control Specialist$32.55
30210Laboratory Technician$30.21
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$36.05
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$39.82
30240Mathematical Technician$32.55
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.82
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.27
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.57
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.83
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$39.82
30390Photo-Optics Technician$32.55
30395Radiation Control Technician$39.82
30461Technical Writer I$32.67
30462Technical Writer II$39.95
30463Technical Writer III$48.35
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$36.05
30502Weather Forecaster II$43.85
30621Weather Observer, Senior$32.55
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.91
31030Bus Driver$23.99
31043Driver Courier$20.96
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.29
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$16.87
31310Taxi Driver$13.35
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.78
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.57
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$27.71
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$27.71
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$15.88
99050Desk Clerk$16.70
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.22
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$19.80
99260Marketing Analyst$34.98
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$28.74
99711Recycling Specialist$34.81
99730Refuse Collector$25.39
99810Sales Clerk$17.30
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.