Prevailing wage rates in Phillips County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260015, 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: Brush Only$9.78$0.00$9.78
Marble, Tile & Terrazzo Workers$11.95$1.50$13.45
Laborers: Unskilled$8.60$1.13$9.73
Laborers: Hod Carrier$9.10$1.13$10.23
Laborers: Form Setter$9.10$1.13$10.23
Electrician$12.90$1.85$14.75
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$10.60$0.00$10.60
Carpenter$10.43$1.57$12.00
Bricklayer$11.95$1.50$13.45

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260057, 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 (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River & Rosebud Counties)$30.55$15.75$46.30
Bricklayer (Phillips And Valley Counties)$30.55$15.75$46.30
Electrician (Phillips And Valley Counties)$40.42$18.34$58.76
Electrician (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River & Rosebud Counties)$43.92$18.17$62.09
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$36.83$25.30$62.13
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, And Rosebud Counties)$41.00$20.47$61.47
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, And Rosebud Counties)$44.35$21.87$66.22
Plumber/Pipefitter: Excluding HVAC Pipe Installation (Phillips & Valley Counties)$46.45$19.92$66.37
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$40.00$22.07$62.07
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$18.88$4.66$23.54
Roofer$17.36$3.83$21.19
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$14.47$3.11$17.58
Ironworker, Structural$20.45$12.76$33.21
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.27$1.50$19.77
Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging, And Form Work$16.70$2.31$19.01
Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only)$22.69$0.00$22.69

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260076, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Electrician (Phillips County)$38.51$17.09$55.60
Electrician (Big Horn, Carter, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Mccone, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, And Wilbaux Counties)$43.92$18.17$62.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.99$5.09$25.08
Operator: Scraper$23.00$6.76$29.76
Operator: Loader (Front End)$24.58$8.05$32.63
Operator: Grader/Blade$25.44$8.45$33.89
Operator: Excavator$23.62$8.05$31.67
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$23.53$8.05$31.58
Laborer: Landscape And Irrigation$15.14$1.30$16.44
Laborer: Pipelayer$21.10$5.46$26.56
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 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 Phillips County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud

Wage determination 2015-5395, revision 30, 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$16.50
07130Food Service Worker$14.90
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.00
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.94
11090Gardener$24.16
11150Janitor$17.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.35
11240Maid or Houseman$15.29
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$18.13
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.01
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.36
All 347 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.75
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.91
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.28
01020Administrative Assistant$27.47
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$17.57
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.18
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$26.38
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$13.99
01191Order Clerk I$15.73
01192Order Clerk II$17.17
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$19.26
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.55
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$24.03
01270Production Control Clerk$22.35
01290Rental Clerk$21.70
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$19.26
01311Secretary I$19.26
01312Secretary II$21.55
01313Secretary III$24.03
01320Service Order Dispatcher$23.58
01410Supply Technician$27.47
01420Survey Worker$19.67
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.00
01531Travel Clerk I$17.17
01532Travel Clerk II$18.15
01533Travel Clerk III$21.18
01611Word Processor I$17.17
01612Word Processor II$19.26
01613Word Processor III$21.55
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.45
05010Automotive Electrician$21.71
05040Automotive Glass Installer$20.21
05070Automotive Worker$20.21
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$17.48
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$23.17
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$20.21
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$23.17
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.08
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.86
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$20.21
05310Painter, Automotive$21.71
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$20.21
05370Tire Repairer$19.01
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$23.17
07010Baker$16.50
07041Cook I$17.71
07042Cook II$20.47
07070Dishwasher$14.07
07130Food Service Worker$14.90
07210Meat Cutter$17.90
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.00
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$32.86
09040Furniture Handler$20.11
09080Furniture Refinisher$32.86
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$24.37
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$28.55
09130Upholsterer$32.86
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.94
11060Elevator Operator$17.72
11090Gardener$24.16
11122Housekeeping Aide$17.72
11150Janitor$17.72
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.35
11240Maid or Houseman$15.29
11260Pruner$16.21
11270Tractor Operator$22.23
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.35
11360Window Cleaner$20.06
12010Ambulance Driver$19.20
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$27.49
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$37.72
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.65
12020Dental Assistant$22.03
12025Dental Hygienist$46.99
12030EKG Technician$41.66
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$41.66
12040Emergency Medical Technician$19.20
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$37.25
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$27.49
12236Optical Technician$24.57
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.00
12280Phlebotomist$24.04
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$28.63
13011Exhibits Specialist I$18.81
13012Exhibits Specialist II$23.30
13013Exhibits Specialist III$28.50
13041Illustrator I$18.81
13042Illustrator II$23.30
13043Illustrator III$28.50
13047Librarian$25.81
13050Library Aide/Clerk$15.84
13058Library Technician$16.84
13061Media Specialist I$16.82
13062Media Specialist II$18.81
13063Media Specialist III$20.98
13071Photographer I$17.01
13072Photographer II$19.78
13073Photographer III$24.51
13074Photographer IV$29.29
13075Photographer V$36.28
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$19.90
13110Video Teleconference Technician$16.82
14041Computer Operator I$21.68
14042Computer Operator II$24.24
14043Computer Operator III$27.03
14044Computer Operator IV$30.03
14045Computer Operator V$33.26
14071Computer Programmer I$21.01
14072Computer Programmer II$26.04
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$21.68
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$30.03
14170System Support Specialist$33.26
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$44.69
15060Educational Technologist$36.71
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$53.56
15080Graphic Artist$24.34
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$53.56
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$53.56
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$53.56
15090Technical Instructor$27.72
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.89
15110Test Proctor$22.36
15120Tutor$22.36
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$23.69
21030Material Coordinator$24.12
21040Material Expediter$24.12
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.13
21071Order Filler$17.70
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.69
21110Shipping Packer$19.43
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$19.43
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.69
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.69
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$49.78
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.71
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$45.22
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$34.13
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$18.13
23510Locksmith$32.96
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$38.91
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.13
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.98
23591Metrology Technician I$35.17
23592Metrology Technician II$37.25
23593Metrology Technician III$39.40
23640Millwright$35.17
23710Office Appliance Repairer$32.96
23760Painter, Maintenance$29.24
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$43.94
23810Plumber, Maintenance$41.17
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$35.17
23850Rigger$35.17
23870Scale Mechanic$30.67
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$35.17
23910Small Engine Mechanic$30.67
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.37
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.45
23950Telephone Lineman$34.55
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$28.96
23965Well Driller$35.17
23970Woodcraft Worker$35.17
23980Woodworker$26.54
24550Case Manager$17.99
24570Child Care Attendant$16.16
24580Child Care Center Clerk$20.15
24610Chore Aide$17.34
24630Homemaker$17.99
25010Boiler Tender$30.39
25040Sewage Plant Operator$28.07
25070Stationary Engineer$30.39
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.11
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$28.07
27004Alarm Monitor$22.23
27007Baggage Inspector$17.70
27008Corrections Officer$23.41
27010Court Security Officer$26.54
27030Detection Dog Handler$19.80
27040Detention Officer$23.41
27070Firefighter$28.74
27101Guard I$17.70
27102Guard II$19.80
27131Police Officer I$26.38
27132Police Officer II$29.30
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.38
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$21.07
28043Carnival Worker$14.14
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$21.87
28310Lifeguard$18.35
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$24.46
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$17.86
28515Recreation Specialist$28.06
28630Sports Official$19.49
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.35
29010Blocker And Bracer$30.67
29020Hatch Tender$30.67
29030Line Handler$30.67
29041Stevedore I$28.62
29042Stevedore II$32.96
30021Archeological Technician I$17.81
30022Archeological Technician II$20.28
30023Archeological Technician III$24.67
30030Cartographic Technician$25.15
30040Civil Engineering Technician$23.69
30051Cryogenic Technician I$30.28
30052Cryogenic Technician II$33.45
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$17.81
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$20.28
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$22.52
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$27.35
30081Engineering Technician I$14.19
30082Engineering Technician II$16.98
30083Engineering Technician III$19.00
30084Engineering Technician IV$23.55
30085Engineering Technician V$28.81
30086Engineering Technician VI$34.85
30090Environmental Technician$18.02
30095Evidence Control Specialist$27.33
30210Laboratory Technician$23.24
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$30.28
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$33.45
30240Mathematical Technician$23.76
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.30
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.86
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.31
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.73
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$33.45
30390Photo-Optics Technician$24.08
30395Radiation Control Technician$33.45
30461Technical Writer I$20.21
30462Technical Writer II$24.71
30463Technical Writer III$29.90
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$30.28
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.83
30621Weather Observer, Senior$23.76
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$13.37
31030Bus Driver$18.98
31043Driver Courier$20.57
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.01
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$19.48
31310Taxi Driver$14.28
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.36
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.11
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$28.13
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$28.13
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$14.10
99050Desk Clerk$16.01
99095Embalmer$32.26
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$17.15
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$18.64
99260Marketing Analyst$36.39
99310Mortician$32.26
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$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$27.17
99831Surveying Aide$16.87
99832Surveying Technician$22.94
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.