Prevailing wage rates in Yellowstone County, Montana

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

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination MT20260011, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Drivers: Pickup Truck$10.19$1.52$11.71
Truck Drivers: Flat Trucks, 3 Tons Or Less$10.24$1.52$11.76
Truck Drivers: (Dump Trucks And Similar Equipment; Dw 20, Dw 21, Or Euclid Tractors Pulling Pr 21 Or Similar Dump Wagon: 7 Cu Yd Or Less)$10.09$1.52$11.61
Sheet Metal Worker$13.00$1.77$14.77
Roofer$10.54$0.25$10.79
Power Equipment Operator: Scraper (Dw 10)$11.46$1.57$13.03
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$11.27$1.57$12.84
Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe And Loader Combination, 1 Cu Yd And Under$11.46$1.57$13.03
Plumber$14.20$2.00$16.20
Painter (Brush, Roller)$9.86$0.76$10.62
Laborer$9.00$1.20$10.20
Electrician$12.82$1.65$14.47
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$9.90$1.10$11.00
Carpenter$11.28$1.91$13.19
Bricklayer$13.45$0.55$14.00

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination MT20260064, 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
Carpenter: Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Formwork, And Drywall Hanging$32.05$15.02$47.07
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$36.83$25.30$62.13
Painter: Brush And Spray$26.39$19.39$45.78
Plumber, Includes HVAC Pipe Installation$41.00$20.47$61.47
Pipefitter, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$44.35$21.87$66.22
Roofer Employer Pays 80% Of Health Insurance Premiums$24.00$9.16$33.16
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
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$17.51$3.71$21.22
Electrician$28.15$10.59$38.74
Bricklayer$22.50$6.01$28.51

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination MT20260068, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Boilermaker$38.75$32.31$71.06
Electrician$43.92$18.17$62.09
Ironworker: Reinforcing And Structural$36.83$25.30$62.13
Plumber$41.21$21.01$62.22
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$19.98$4.90$24.88
Painter: Brush And Spray$25.00$0.00$25.00
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$25.67$8.05$33.72
Operator: Asphalt Roller$22.39$3.96$26.35
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
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 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 Yellowstone County, Montana: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Montana Counties of Carbon and Yellowstone

Wage determination 2015-5389, revision 30, 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$17.19
11090Gardener$27.50
11150Janitor$18.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.89
11240Maid or Houseman$17.27
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.36
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.93
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.21
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.00
23470Laborer$21.26
27101Guard I$18.55
27102Guard II$20.75
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.08
All 346 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.32
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.56
01013Accounting Clerk III$23.00
01020Administrative Assistant$31.51
01035Court Reporter$21.07
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$23.29
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.78
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.78
01111General Clerk I$17.90
01112General Clerk II$19.53
01113General Clerk III$21.91
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.50
01141Messenger Courier$14.10
01191Order Clerk I$17.73
01192Order Clerk II$19.34
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.77
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$21.00
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.42
01270Production Control Clerk$28.53
01290Rental Clerk$21.19
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.83
01311Secretary I$18.83
01312Secretary II$21.07
01313Secretary III$23.50
01320Service Order Dispatcher$20.82
01410Supply Technician$31.51
01420Survey Worker$22.09
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$18.18
01531Travel Clerk I$16.73
01532Travel Clerk II$18.77
01533Travel Clerk III$20.25
01611Word Processor I$16.80
01612Word Processor II$18.83
01613Word Processor III$21.07
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$25.64
05010Automotive Electrician$27.10
05040Automotive Glass Installer$25.22
05070Automotive Worker$25.22
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$21.82
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$28.92
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$25.22
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$28.92
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$20.08
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$23.53
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$25.22
05310Painter, Automotive$27.10
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$25.22
05370Tire Repairer$19.95
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$28.92
07010Baker$18.51
07041Cook I$18.12
07042Cook II$20.94
07070Dishwasher$15.11
07130Food Service Worker$16.63
07210Meat Cutter$21.53
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.03
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$23.05
09040Furniture Handler$14.95
09080Furniture Refinisher$23.05
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$17.09
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$20.02
09130Upholsterer$23.05
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$17.19
11060Elevator Operator$18.27
11090Gardener$27.50
11122Housekeeping Aide$18.27
11150Janitor$18.27
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$20.89
11240Maid or Houseman$17.27
11260Pruner$18.46
11270Tractor Operator$25.30
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$20.89
11360Window Cleaner$20.68
12010Ambulance Driver$22.43
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.09
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.79
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$30.23
12020Dental Assistant$22.86
12025Dental Hygienist$47.79
12030EKG Technician$39.35
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.35
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.43
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$33.41
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$22.58
12236Optical Technician$23.32
12250Pharmacy Technician$23.47
12280Phlebotomist$21.73
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$25.36
13012Exhibits Specialist II$31.42
13013Exhibits Specialist III$38.43
13041Illustrator I$25.36
13042Illustrator II$31.42
13043Illustrator III$38.43
13047Librarian$34.79
13050Library Aide/Clerk$20.19
13058Library Technician$21.85
13061Media Specialist I$22.67
13062Media Specialist II$25.36
13063Media Specialist III$28.27
13071Photographer I$22.67
13072Photographer II$25.36
13073Photographer III$31.42
13074Photographer IV$38.43
13075Photographer V$46.50
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$25.36
13110Video Teleconference Technician$21.23
14041Computer Operator I$20.11
14042Computer Operator II$22.50
14043Computer Operator III$25.09
14044Computer Operator IV$27.88
14045Computer Operator V$30.87
14071Computer Programmer I$25.61
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$20.11
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$27.88
14170System Support Specialist$32.29
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$38.84
15060Educational Technologist$29.07
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$46.37
15080Graphic Artist$27.43
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$46.37
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$46.37
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$46.37
15090Technical Instructor$27.31
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$33.41
15110Test Proctor$22.04
15120Tutor$22.04
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)$31.38
19040Tool And Die Maker$38.86
21020Forklift Operator$23.26
21030Material Coordinator$28.53
21040Material Expediter$28.53
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$32.36
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$24.87
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$30.56
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$32.36
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$34.23
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$21.22
23050Aircraft, Painter$28.63
23060Aircraft Servicer$24.87
23080Aircraft Worker$26.65
23110Appliance Mechanic$31.38
23120Bicycle Repairer$25.27
23125Cable Splicer$52.02
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$28.34
23140Carpet Layer$29.21
23160Electrician, Maintenance$38.93
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$29.21
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$31.38
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$33.49
23260Fabric Worker$27.26
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$30.24
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$25.27
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$33.49
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$25.27
23370General Maintenance Worker$23.00
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$30.56
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$24.87
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$26.65
23391Gunsmith I$25.27
23392Gunsmith II$29.21
23393Gunsmith III$33.49
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$37.40
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$29.81
23460Instrument Mechanic$33.49
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$31.38
23470Laborer$21.26
23510Locksmith$31.38
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$36.15
23550Machinist, Maintenance$29.29
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$18.96
23591Metrology Technician I$33.49
23592Metrology Technician II$35.47
23593Metrology Technician III$37.52
23640Millwright$33.49
23710Office Appliance Repairer$24.82
23760Painter, Maintenance$25.49
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$40.36
23810Plumber, Maintenance$37.13
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$33.49
23850Rigger$33.49
23870Scale Mechanic$29.21
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$32.00
23910Small Engine Mechanic$27.06
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$35.43
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$37.51
23950Telephone Lineman$29.71
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$25.32
23965Well Driller$37.41
23970Woodcraft Worker$33.49
23980Woodworker$25.27
24550Case Manager$18.54
24570Child Care Attendant$15.99
24580Child Care Center Clerk$19.94
24610Chore Aide$17.50
24630Homemaker$18.54
25010Boiler Tender$37.38
25040Sewage Plant Operator$29.49
25070Stationary Engineer$37.38
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$25.96
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$29.49
27004Alarm Monitor$26.66
27007Baggage Inspector$18.55
27008Corrections Officer$26.36
27010Court Security Officer$28.34
27030Detection Dog Handler$20.75
27040Detention Officer$26.36
27070Firefighter$32.79
27101Guard I$18.55
27102Guard II$20.75
27131Police Officer I$31.19
27132Police Officer II$34.65
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$19.23
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$20.90
28043Carnival Worker$14.03
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$19.50
28310Lifeguard$17.38
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$21.82
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$15.93
28515Recreation Specialist$27.03
28630Sports Official$17.38
28690Swimming Pool Operator$24.16
29010Blocker And Bracer$35.01
29020Hatch Tender$35.01
29030Line Handler$35.01
29041Stevedore I$32.68
29042Stevedore II$37.60
30021Archeological Technician I$20.62
30022Archeological Technician II$23.07
30023Archeological Technician III$28.58
30030Cartographic Technician$28.58
30040Civil Engineering Technician$28.27
30051Cryogenic Technician I$31.65
30052Cryogenic Technician II$34.96
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$20.62
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$23.07
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$25.73
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$31.65
30081Engineering Technician I$18.81
30082Engineering Technician II$21.11
30083Engineering Technician III$23.62
30084Engineering Technician IV$29.25
30085Engineering Technician V$35.77
30086Engineering Technician VI$43.29
30090Environmental Technician$28.58
30095Evidence Control Specialist$28.58
30210Laboratory Technician$27.00
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$31.65
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$34.96
30240Mathematical Technician$28.58
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$34.96
30390Photo-Optics Technician$28.58
30395Radiation Control Technician$34.96
30461Technical Writer I$27.43
30462Technical Writer II$33.55
30463Technical Writer III$40.59
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$31.65
30502Weather Forecaster II$38.50
30621Weather Observer, Senior$28.58
31010Airplane Pilot$35.78
31020Bus Aide$17.53
31030Bus Driver$24.89
31043Driver Courier$21.23
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$15.49
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$17.63
31310Taxi Driver$12.98
31361Truckdriver, Light$23.08
31362Truckdriver, Medium$24.89
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$29.26
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$29.26
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.45
99030Cashier$15.92
99050Desk Clerk$17.07
99095Embalmer$29.57
99130Flight Follower$29.57
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$19.26
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$20.93
99260Marketing Analyst$32.39
99310Mortician$29.57
99410Pest Controller$27.49
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.54
99710Recycling Laborer$25.41
99711Recycling Specialist$30.77
99730Refuse Collector$22.46
99810Sales Clerk$17.19
99820School Crossing Guard$18.63
99830Survey Party Chief$32.78
99831Surveying Aide$20.36
99832Surveying Technician$27.67
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.