Prevailing wage rates in Missoula County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260063, 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
Electrician$40.71$17.94$58.65
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, Structural, Reinforcing And Ornamental$32.08$29.06$61.14
Painter: Brush And Spray$18.35$6.84$25.19
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$42.80$17.28$60.08
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$42.80$17.28$60.08
Roofer$30.97$13.46$44.43
Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers)$39.97$24.40$64.37
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct And System Installation Only)$40.07$22.07$62.14
Painter: Roller$17.00$0.00$17.00
Operator: Backhoe$20.56$6.35$26.91

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260067, revision 2, updated 1. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$38.75$32.31$71.06
Electrician$40.71$17.94$58.65
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$32.08$29.06$61.14
Plumber$39.38$16.23$55.61
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.38$4.74$24.12
Painter: Brush And Spray$25.00$0.00$25.00
Operator: Loader (Front End)$22.67$6.54$29.21
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.67$8.05$33.72
Operator: Backhoe$22.12$8.37$30.49
Operator: Asphalt Roller$22.39$3.96$26.35
Laborer: Common Or General$16.91$9.08$25.99
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$32.88$13.98$46.86
(30-60 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$32.88$13.98$46.86

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 MT20260005, 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: (Over 3 Tons)$11.20$1.66$12.86
Truck Drivers: (2) Flatbed: (3 Tons And Under)$11.00$1.66$12.66
Truck Drivers: (1) Pickup$10.95$1.66$12.61
Terrazzo & Tile Setter$14.45$1.45$15.90
Sheet Metal Worker$15.38$2.05$17.43
Roofer$13.65$1.80$15.45
Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader: 1 To 3 Cu Yd$12.96$2.42$15.38
Power Equipment Operator: Front End Loader: 1 Cu Yd Or Less$12.67$2.42$15.09
Plumber$15.78$1.60$17.38
Plasterer$10.50$1.10$11.60
Painter$10.93$1.38$12.31
Laborers: Unskilled$9.32$1.20$10.52
Laborers: (Pipelayer)$9.72$1.20$10.92
Ironworker$17.18$6.18$23.36
Electrician$13.10$2.49$15.59
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.50$1.10$11.60
Carpenter$13.03$3.31$16.34
Bricklayer$14.45$1.45$15.90

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

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Missoula

Wage determination 2015-5393, revision 30, 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$16.36
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.16
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11090Gardener$27.04
11150Janitor$18.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.54
11240Maid or Houseman$17.11
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.24
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.01
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.89
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.83
23470Laborer$20.57
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$17.49
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.09
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$24.21
01290Rental Clerk$20.64
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$20.25
01611Word Processor I$16.28
01612Word Processor II$18.26
01613Word Processor III$20.43
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.98
05010Automotive Electrician$26.75
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.90
05070Automotive Worker$24.90
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.56
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.56
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.90
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.56
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.83
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$23.24
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.90
05310Painter, Automotive$26.75
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.90
05370Tire Repairer$22.32
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.56
07010Baker$17.82
07041Cook I$17.92
07042Cook II$20.71
07070Dishwasher$14.62
07130Food Service Worker$16.36
07210Meat Cutter$20.89
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.16
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.38
09040Furniture Handler$15.06
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.38
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$18.25
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$21.39
09130Upholsterer$23.38
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.26
11060Elevator Operator$18.14
11090Gardener$27.04
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.14
11150Janitor$18.14
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.54
11240Maid or Houseman$17.11
11260Pruner$18.15
11270Tractor Operator$24.87
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.54
11360Window Cleaner$20.53
12010Ambulance Driver$18.38
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.22
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.34
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$37.29
12020Dental Assistant$22.38
12025Dental Hygienist$47.14
12030EKG Technician$41.24
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.24
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.38
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$30.55
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$21.87
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$21.20
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.26
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.12
13041Illustrator I$21.20
13042Illustrator II$26.26
13043Illustrator III$32.12
13047Librarian$29.08
13050Library Aide/Clerk$16.87
13058Library Technician$18.05
13061Media Specialist I$18.95
13062Media Specialist II$21.20
13063Media Specialist III$23.63
13071Photographer I$18.95
13072Photographer II$21.20
13073Photographer III$26.26
13074Photographer IV$32.12
13075Photographer V$38.87
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.20
13110Video Teleconference Technician$20.55
14041Computer Operator I$17.80
14042Computer Operator II$19.91
14043Computer Operator III$22.20
14044Computer Operator IV$24.66
14045Computer Operator V$27.31
14071Computer Programmer I$22.29
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$17.80
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.66
14170System Support Specialist$27.59
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.29
15060Educational Technologist$29.74
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.29
15080Graphic Artist$26.03
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.29
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.29
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.29
15090Technical Instructor$24.17
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$29.56
15110Test Proctor$19.51
15120Tutor$19.51
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)$29.94
19040Tool And Die Maker$37.09
21020Forklift Operator$23.12
21030Material Coordinator$24.21
21040Material Expediter$24.21
21050Material Handling Laborer$20.57
21071Order Filler$18.45
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.12
21110Shipping Packer$20.23
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.23
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.12
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.12
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$37.24
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$28.63
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$35.17
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$37.24
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$39.39
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$24.42
23050Aircraft, Painter$32.93
23060Aircraft Servicer$28.63
23080Aircraft Worker$30.68
23110Appliance Mechanic$29.94
23120Bicycle Repairer$24.13
23125Cable Splicer$43.21
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.48
23140Carpet Layer$27.89
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.01
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.89
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$29.94
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$31.97
23260Fabric Worker$26.03
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$31.97
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$24.13
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$31.97
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$24.13
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.83
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$35.17
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$28.63
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$30.68
23391Gunsmith I$24.13
23392Gunsmith II$27.89
23393Gunsmith III$31.97
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$34.43
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$30.79
23460Instrument Mechanic$31.97
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$29.94
23470Laborer$20.57
23510Locksmith$29.94
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.90
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.88
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$19.21
23591Metrology Technician I$31.97
23592Metrology Technician II$33.85
23593Metrology Technician III$35.81
23640Millwright$32.02
23710Office Appliance Repairer$23.47
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.11
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$38.34
23810Plumber, Maintenance$35.92
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$31.97
23850Rigger$31.97
23870Scale Mechanic$27.89
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$31.03
23910Small Engine Mechanic$26.46
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$34.44
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$36.47
23950Telephone Lineman$28.27
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$22.94
23965Well Driller$31.97
23970Woodcraft Worker$31.97
23980Woodworker$24.13
24550Case Manager$18.74
24570Child Care Attendant$16.20
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.20
24610Chore Aide$16.54
24630Homemaker$18.74
25010Boiler Tender$34.14
25040Sewage Plant Operator$31.99
25070Stationary Engineer$34.14
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$23.70
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$31.99
27004Alarm Monitor$21.04
27007Baggage Inspector$17.69
27008Corrections Officer$38.33
27010Court Security Officer$37.59
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.79
27040Detention Officer$38.33
27070Firefighter$37.21
27101Guard I$17.69
27102Guard II$19.79
27131Police Officer I$33.59
27132Police Officer II$37.31
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$27.89
29020Hatch Tender$27.89
29030Line Handler$27.89
29041Stevedore I$26.03
29042Stevedore II$29.94
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$27.06
30095Evidence Control Specialist$29.85
30210Laboratory Technician$26.79
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$35.78
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$39.52
30240Mathematical Technician$29.85
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$21.02
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$26.05
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$31.87
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$38.56
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$36.51
30390Photo-Optics Technician$29.77
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$18.55
31030Bus Driver$26.33
31043Driver Courier$20.46
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.93
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.30
31310Taxi Driver$14.28
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.24
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.98
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.30
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.30
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$16.53
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$32.93
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$20.83
99711Recycling Specialist$25.25
99730Refuse Collector$18.41
99810Sales Clerk$17.04
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$30.89
99831Surveying Aide$19.17
99832Surveying Technician$26.08
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.