Prevailing wage rates in Mineral County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260044, revision 2, updated 1. 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$16.69$49.80
Alarms)$40.71$17.94$58.65
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 And Reinforcing$32.08$29.06$61.14
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$36.13$15.98$52.11
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$39.38$16.23$55.61
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$40.00$22.07$62.07
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$18.88$4.66$23.54
Roofer$20.20$0.00$20.20
Painter: Brush, Roller And Spray$19.18$0.00$19.18
Operator: Forklift$21.44$8.05$29.49
Operator: Excavator$20.39$4.38$24.77
Laborer: Common Or General$15.02$0.00$15.02
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Carpenter (Form Work Only)$18.76$0.00$18.76

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260078, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician$40.71$17.94$58.65
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$32.08$29.06$61.14
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$22.94$9.05$31.99
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$21.99$8.55$30.54
Operator: Backhoe$21.44$8.05$29.49
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$15.14$1.30$16.44
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.81$4.83$26.64
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

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 MT20260004, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operator: Shovel/Backhoe 1 To 3 Cu Yd$7.50$0.00$7.50
Plumber$8.33$0.00$8.33
Painter: Brush Only$7.80$0.00$7.80
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$10.47$0.00$10.47
Carpenter$8.93$1.32$10.25

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

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Mineral

Wage determination 2015-6033, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.16
01111General Clerk I$17.90
07010Baker$17.82
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.16
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11090Gardener$27.18
11150Janitor$18.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.65
11240Maid or Houseman$17.34
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.51
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.53
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.17
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.34
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.83
23470Laborer$20.62
27101Guard I$17.69
27102Guard II$19.79
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.93
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.24
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.16
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.38
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.80
01020Administrative Assistant$29.61
01035Court Reporter$20.43
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.55
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.15
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.49
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.97
01052Data Entry Operator II$18.52
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$22.03
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.28
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.28
01111General Clerk I$17.90
01112General Clerk II$19.54
01113General Clerk III$21.92
01120Housing Referral Assistant$22.78
01141Messenger Courier$13.26
01191Order Clerk I$14.92
01192Order Clerk II$16.28
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.26
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.43
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$22.78
01270Production Control Clerk$25.07
01290Rental Clerk$20.74
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.26
01311Secretary I$18.26
01312Secretary II$20.43
01313Secretary III$22.78
01320Service Order Dispatcher$19.69
01410Supply Technician$29.61
01420Survey Worker$20.72
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$17.60
01531Travel Clerk I$16.28
01532Travel Clerk II$18.26
01533Travel Clerk III$20.43
01611Word Processor I$16.28
01612Word Processor II$18.26
01613Word Processor III$20.43
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.98
05010Automotive Electrician$26.38
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.56
05070Automotive Worker$24.56
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.26
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.16
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.56
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.16
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.56
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.91
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.56
05310Painter, Automotive$26.38
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.56
05370Tire Repairer$21.80
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.16
07010Baker$17.82
07041Cook I$17.92
07042Cook II$20.71
07070Dishwasher$14.62
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07210Meat Cutter$20.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.16
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$22.07
09040Furniture Handler$13.89
09080Furniture Refinisher$22.07
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.82
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.18
09130Upholsterer$22.07
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11060Elevator Operator$18.14
11090Gardener$27.18
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.14
11150Janitor$18.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.65
11240Maid or Houseman$17.34
11260Pruner$18.25
11270Tractor Operator$25.00
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.65
11360Window Cleaner$20.53
12010Ambulance Driver$18.36
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.22
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.34
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$33.43
12020Dental Assistant$22.38
12025Dental Hygienist$47.14
12030EKG Technician$41.24
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.24
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.36
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$24.33
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$27.22
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$30.35
12100Medical Assistant$22.37
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$31.64
12160Medical Record Clerk$22.57
12190Medical Record Technician$25.25
12195Medical Transcriptionist$24.33
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$59.82
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.09
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.85
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.30
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.42
12235Optical Dispenser$23.10
12236Optical Technician$24.33
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.35
12280Phlebotomist$23.39
12305Radiologic Technologist$35.45
12311Registered Nurse I$26.68
12312Registered Nurse II$32.64
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.64
12314Registered Nurse III$39.50
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.50
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.34
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$33.71
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.59
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.94
13012Exhibits Specialist II$27.18
13013Exhibits Specialist III$33.25
13041Illustrator I$21.94
13042Illustrator II$27.18
13043Illustrator III$33.25
13047Librarian$30.10
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.48
13058Library Technician$18.48
13061Media Specialist I$19.61
13062Media Specialist II$21.94
13063Media Specialist III$24.46
13071Photographer I$19.36
13072Photographer II$21.76
13073Photographer III$26.96
13074Photographer IV$32.82
13075Photographer V$39.91
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.94
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.61
14041Computer Operator I$17.99
14042Computer Operator II$20.11
14043Computer Operator III$22.43
14044Computer Operator IV$24.93
14045Computer Operator V$27.60
14071Computer Programmer I$23.66
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.99
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.93
14170System Support Specialist$29.92
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.40
15060Educational Technologist$30.57
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$49.62
15080Graphic Artist$25.86
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$49.62
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$49.62
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$49.62
15090Technical Instructor$29.25
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$35.78
15110Test Proctor$23.62
15120Tutor$23.62
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)$29.73
19040Tool And Die Maker$36.81
21020Forklift Operator$23.60
21030Material Coordinator$25.07
21040Material Expediter$25.07
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.62
21071Order Filler$18.45
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.60
21110Shipping Packer$20.23
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.23
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.60
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.60
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$36.53
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.08
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$34.51
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$36.53
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$38.64
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.97
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.32
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.08
23080Aircraft Worker$30.11
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.73
23120Bicycle Repairer$23.94
23125Cable Splicer$51.60
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.48
23140Carpet Layer$27.67
23160Electrician, Maintenance$36.17
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.34
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.51
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.64
23260Fabric Worker$25.82
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.73
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$23.94
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.73
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$23.94
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.83
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$34.51
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.08
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$30.11
23391Gunsmith I$23.94
23392Gunsmith II$27.67
23393Gunsmith III$31.73
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.43
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.79
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.73
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.73
23470Laborer$20.62
23510Locksmith$29.73
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.91
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.23
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.76
23591Metrology Technician I$31.73
23592Metrology Technician II$33.60
23593Metrology Technician III$35.54
23640Millwright$31.73
23710Office Appliance Repairer$27.61
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.11
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$38.34
23810Plumber, Maintenance$35.92
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.73
23850Rigger$31.73
23870Scale Mechanic$27.67
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$29.53
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.12
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.44
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.47
23950Telephone Lineman$29.30
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$23.56
23965Well Driller$31.73
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.73
23980Woodworker$23.94
24550Case Manager$18.74
24570Child Care Attendant$16.59
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.68
24610Chore Aide$16.70
24630Homemaker$18.74
25010Boiler Tender$31.53
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.82
25070Stationary Engineer$31.53
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.89
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.82
27004Alarm Monitor$20.49
27007Baggage Inspector$17.69
27008Corrections Officer$25.48
27010Court Security Officer$28.82
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.79
27040Detention Officer$25.48
27070Firefighter$30.04
27101Guard I$17.69
27102Guard II$19.79
27131Police Officer I$33.20
27132Police Officer II$36.89
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.26
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.93
28043Carnival Worker$14.05
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$18.93
28310Lifeguard$16.87
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.18
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.46
28515Recreation Specialist$26.23
28630Sports Official$16.87
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.19
29010Blocker And Bracer$27.67
29020Hatch Tender$27.67
29030Line Handler$27.67
29041Stevedore I$25.82
29042Stevedore II$29.73
30021Archeological Technician I$21.54
30022Archeological Technician II$24.10
30023Archeological Technician III$29.85
30030Cartographic Technician$29.85
30040Civil Engineering Technician$29.58
30051Cryogenic Technician I$33.06
30052Cryogenic Technician II$36.51
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$21.54
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$24.10
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$26.87
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$33.06
30081Engineering Technician I$19.20
30082Engineering Technician II$21.54
30083Engineering Technician III$24.10
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.85
30085Engineering Technician V$36.51
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.19
30090Environmental Technician$28.36
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.85
30210Laboratory Technician$26.87
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.53
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$38.14
30240Mathematical Technician$29.85
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.35
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$27.69
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$33.87
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$40.98
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.51
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.85
30395Radiation Control Technician$36.51
30461Technical Writer I$29.85
30462Technical Writer II$36.51
30463Technical Writer III$44.19
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$33.06
30502Weather Forecaster II$40.22
30621Weather Observer, Senior$29.85
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$16.96
31030Bus Driver$24.09
31043Driver Courier$20.46
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.93
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.30
31310Taxi Driver$14.04
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.24
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.98
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.13
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.13
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$16.74
99050Desk Clerk$17.01
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$18.52
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.13
99260Marketing Analyst$33.86
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$30.24
99711Recycling Specialist$36.63
99730Refuse Collector$26.72
99810Sales Clerk$17.04
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$32.82
99831Surveying Aide$20.38
99832Surveying Technician$27.72
99840Vending Machine Attendant$19.98
99841Vending Machine Repairer$25.09
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$19.98

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.