Prevailing wage rates in Stillwater County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260017, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Pickup Hauling Materials$8.11$1.10$9.21
Truck Drivers: Flat Truck: (Over 3 Tons)$8.36$1.10$9.46
Truck Drivers, Flat Truck: (3 Tons And Under)$8.11$1.10$9.21
Sheet Metal Worker$8.91$0.91$9.82
Roofer$7.65$0.47$8.12
Power Equipment Operator: Tractor Without Attachments$9.36$1.30$10.66
Power Equipment Operator: Rubber Tire Front End Loader (Over 1 Cu Yd To 3 Cu Yd)$9.36$1.30$10.66
Power Equipment Operator: Rubber Tire Front End Loader (1 Cu Yd And Under)$9.07$1.30$10.37
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$9.17$1.30$10.47
Plumber$10.65$1.25$11.90
Plasterer$8.95$0.75$9.70
Painters: Spray$9.44$0.48$9.92
Painters: Brush$8.44$0.48$8.92
Laborer$7.25$0.93$8.18
Ironworker$10.11$1.60$11.71
Electrician$9.05$0.94$9.99
Carpenter$8.06$1.22$9.28
Bricklayer$10.50$0.00$10.50

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260053, 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
Alarms)$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 MT20260072, 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$43.92$18.17$62.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
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 Stillwater County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Stillwater

Wage determination 2015-6029, revision 6, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.32
01111General Clerk I$17.90
07010Baker$18.51
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.03
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.16
11090Gardener$27.50
11150Janitor$18.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.89
11240Maid or Houseman$16.82
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.95
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.95
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.93
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.62
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.00
23470Laborer$21.26
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.30
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.22
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.32
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.56
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.00
01020Administrative Assistant$29.38
01035Court Reporter$21.00
01041Customer Service Representative I$17.51
01042Customer Service Representative II$19.11
01043Customer Service Representative III$21.44
01051Data Entry Operator I$17.62
01052Data Entry Operator II$19.23
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$24.20
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.73
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.73
01111General Clerk I$17.90
01112General Clerk II$19.53
01113General Clerk III$21.91
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.42
01141Messenger Courier$13.63
01191Order Clerk I$16.40
01192Order Clerk II$17.90
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.77
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.00
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.42
01270Production Control Clerk$25.99
01290Rental Clerk$21.19
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.77
01311Secretary I$18.77
01312Secretary II$21.00
01313Secretary III$23.42
01320Service Order Dispatcher$21.64
01410Supply Technician$29.38
01420Survey Worker$21.60
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.18
01531Travel Clerk I$16.73
01532Travel Clerk II$18.15
01533Travel Clerk III$21.00
01611Word Processor I$16.73
01612Word Processor II$18.77
01613Word Processor III$21.00
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.03
05010Automotive Electrician$25.93
05040Automotive Glass Installer$24.16
05070Automotive Worker$24.16
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$20.90
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$27.69
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$24.16
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$27.69
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$19.23
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$22.54
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$24.16
05310Painter, Automotive$25.93
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$24.16
05370Tire Repairer$19.95
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$27.69
07010Baker$18.51
07041Cook I$18.12
07042Cook II$20.94
07070Dishwasher$14.27
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07210Meat Cutter$21.43
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.03
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$29.87
09040Furniture Handler$18.28
09080Furniture Refinisher$29.87
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$22.15
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$25.95
09130Upholsterer$29.87
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.16
11060Elevator Operator$18.27
11090Gardener$27.50
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.27
11150Janitor$18.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.89
11240Maid or Houseman$16.82
11260Pruner$18.46
11270Tractor Operator$25.30
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.89
11360Window Cleaner$20.68
12010Ambulance Driver$18.54
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.09
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.79
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.65
12020Dental Assistant$22.86
12025Dental Hygienist$47.79
12030EKG Technician$40.74
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$40.74
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.54
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.32
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.09
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.09
12100Medical Assistant$22.36
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$35.48
12160Medical Record Clerk$21.57
12190Medical Record Technician$24.13
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.32
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.33
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.36
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.16
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.63
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.79
12235Optical Dispenser$24.43
12236Optical Technician$23.32
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.47
12280Phlebotomist$22.34
12305Radiologic Technologist$37.05
12311Registered Nurse I$27.81
12312Registered Nurse II$34.01
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$34.01
12314Registered Nurse III$41.15
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$41.15
12316Registered Nurse IV$49.34
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.31
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$28.05
13011Exhibits Specialist I$20.69
13012Exhibits Specialist II$25.63
13013Exhibits Specialist III$31.35
13041Illustrator I$20.69
13042Illustrator II$25.63
13043Illustrator III$31.35
13047Librarian$28.39
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.42
13058Library Technician$18.63
13061Media Specialist I$18.50
13062Media Specialist II$20.69
13063Media Specialist III$23.08
13071Photographer I$17.48
13072Photographer II$19.68
13073Photographer III$24.37
13074Photographer IV$29.63
13075Photographer V$36.06
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.89
13110Video Teleconference Technician$18.50
14041Computer Operator I$19.36
14042Computer Operator II$21.66
14043Computer Operator III$24.16
14044Computer Operator IV$26.84
14045Computer Operator V$29.72
14071Computer Programmer I$23.11
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$19.36
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$26.84
14170System Support Specialist$29.72
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$40.84
15060Educational Technologist$30.34
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$48.97
15080Graphic Artist$27.41
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$48.97
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$48.97
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$48.97
15090Technical Instructor$30.49
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$37.28
15110Test Proctor$24.60
15120Tutor$24.60
16010Assembler$12.37
16030Counter Attendant$12.37
16040Dry Cleaner$14.13
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.37
16090Presser, Hand$12.37
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.37
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.37
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.37
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.72
16220Tailor$15.62
16250Washer, Machine$12.96
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$31.81
19040Tool And Die Maker$39.39
21020Forklift Operator$23.26
21030Material Coordinator$25.99
21040Material Expediter$25.99
21050Material Handling Laborer$21.26
21071Order Filler$18.77
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$23.26
21110Shipping Packer$20.73
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$20.73
21140Store Worker I$15.06
21150Stock Clerk$21.42
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$23.26
21410Warehouse Specialist$23.26
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$35.95
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$27.64
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$33.95
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$35.95
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$38.03
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$23.58
23050Aircraft, Painter$31.81
23060Aircraft Servicer$27.64
23080Aircraft Worker$29.62
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.81
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.63
23125Cable Splicer$52.02
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$27.71
23140Carpet Layer$29.62
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.93
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.62
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.81
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.95
23260Fabric Worker$27.64
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$33.95
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.63
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$43.84
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$33.09
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.00
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$33.95
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$27.64
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$29.62
23391Gunsmith I$25.63
23392Gunsmith II$29.62
23393Gunsmith III$33.95
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$39.11
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.81
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.95
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.81
23470Laborer$21.26
23510Locksmith$31.81
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$36.89
23550Machinist, Maintenance$28.91
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$20.21
23591Metrology Technician I$33.95
23592Metrology Technician II$35.95
23593Metrology Technician III$38.03
23640Millwright$33.95
23710Office Appliance Repairer$31.81
23760Painter, Maintenance$27.95
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$42.35
23810Plumber, Maintenance$39.38
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.95
23850Rigger$33.95
23870Scale Mechanic$29.62
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$33.95
23910Small Engine Mechanic$29.62
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$36.16
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$38.29
23950Telephone Lineman$31.41
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.32
23965Well Driller$37.70
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.95
23980Woodworker$25.63
24550Case Manager$18.28
24570Child Care Attendant$15.99
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.94
24610Chore Aide$17.50
24630Homemaker$18.28
25010Boiler Tender$31.06
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.10
25070Stationary Engineer$31.06
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$21.56
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.10
27004Alarm Monitor$22.37
27007Baggage Inspector$18.15
27008Corrections Officer$23.89
27010Court Security Officer$28.18
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.30
27040Detention Officer$23.89
27070Firefighter$31.61
27101Guard I$18.15
27102Guard II$20.30
27131Police Officer I$30.50
27132Police Officer II$33.89
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.23
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.90
28043Carnival Worker$14.03
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$20.36
28310Lifeguard$17.38
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$22.78
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$16.63
28515Recreation Specialist$27.03
28630Sports Official$18.15
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.16
29010Blocker And Bracer$29.62
29020Hatch Tender$29.62
29030Line Handler$29.62
29041Stevedore I$27.64
29042Stevedore II$31.81
30021Archeological Technician I$19.59
30022Archeological Technician II$22.53
30023Archeological Technician III$27.14
30030Cartographic Technician$27.67
30040Civil Engineering Technician$26.48
30051Cryogenic Technician I$26.13
30052Cryogenic Technician II$28.86
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$19.59
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$22.31
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$24.77
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$30.09
30081Engineering Technician I$15.61
30082Engineering Technician II$18.68
30083Engineering Technician III$20.90
30084Engineering Technician IV$25.91
30085Engineering Technician V$31.69
30086Engineering Technician VI$38.34
30090Environmental Technician$19.82
30095Evidence Control Specialist$23.58
30210Laboratory Technician$23.61
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$26.13
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$28.86
30240Mathematical Technician$26.14
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$22.77
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.21
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$34.51
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$41.76
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$28.86
30390Photo-Optics Technician$26.49
30395Radiation Control Technician$28.86
30461Technical Writer I$22.23
30462Technical Writer II$27.18
30463Technical Writer III$32.89
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$30.09
30502Weather Forecaster II$36.59
30621Weather Observer, Senior$26.14
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$15.53
31030Bus Driver$22.06
31043Driver Courier$20.44
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.89
31310Taxi Driver$15.71
31361Truckdriver, Light$22.22
31362Truckdriver, Medium$23.96
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.26
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.26
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$15.92
99050Desk Clerk$16.50
99095Embalmer$32.26
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.02
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.67
99260Marketing Analyst$34.82
99310Mortician$32.26
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$26.49
99711Recycling Specialist$32.09
99730Refuse Collector$23.41
99810Sales Clerk$17.19
99820School Crossing Guard$17.11
99830Survey Party Chief$31.52
99831Surveying Aide$19.57
99832Surveying Technician$26.61
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.