Davis-Bacon rates — Missoula County, Montana

Every active general wage determination covering this county, one section per construction type. These rates are the minimum that must be paid on a federal or federally assisted contract.

Pick the construction type that matches your contract, not the highest rate. Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy are separate determinations with different rates, and using the wrong one is a common reason a certified payroll comes back rejected. Where your trade appears under several classifications the choice between them is a judgement call — the plainest match is usually right, and the contracting officer can confirm it.

Building

MT20260063 rev 2 · 05/18/2026 · 20 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR	43.81	21.87	65.68
BOILERMAKER	38.75	32.31	71.06
BRICKLAYER	33.11	16.69	49.80
MILLWRIGHT. ZONE DEFINITION: THE HOURLY RATE APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT IS DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING TOWNS TO THE CETER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, LEWISTON, MILES CITY, AND MISSOULA ZONE 1 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2: 31 TO 60 MILES - $4.00 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00	33.00	13.57	46.57
CARPENTER: INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORMWORK. ZONE DEFINITION: THE HOURLY RATE APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT IS DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING TOWNS TO THE CETER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, LEWISTON, MILES CITY, AND MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2 31 TO 60 MILES - $4.00 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - $6.00	32.05	15.02	47.07
ELECTRICIAN	40.71	17.94	58.65
ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A. EMPLOYER 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
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (2) EXCAVATOR ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	32.88	16.20	49.08
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (1) CRANE, FORKLIFT, FRONT END LOADER ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	31.51	16.20	47.71
IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL, REINFORCING AND ORNAMENTAL	32.08	29.06	61.14
LABORER, ZONE 1: MASON TENDER-BRICK ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, HELENA, GREAT FALLS, MISSOULA, KALISPELL TRAVEL ZONES: ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES, BASE PAY ZONE 2 30-60, ADD $3.05 TO BASE PAY ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES, ADD $4.85 TO BASE PAY	23.05	12.72	35.77
LABORER, ZONE 1: COMMON OR GENERAL ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR LABORERS THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, HELENA, GREAT FALLS, MISSOULA, KALISPELL TRAVEL ZONES: ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES, BASE PAY ZONE 2 30-60, ADD $3.05 TO BASE PAY ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES, ADD $4.85 TO BASE PAY	23.05	12.72	35.77
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	—	17.00
OPERATOR: BACKHOE	20.56	6.35	26.91

Residential

MT20260005 rev 1 · 05/18/2026 · 19 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
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

Heavy

MT20260067 rev 2 · 05/18/2026 · 21 classifications

Classification	Base rate	Fringe	Total
BOILERMAKER	38.75	32.31	71.06
DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL ROUTE FROM THEC OUNTY COURTHOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, LEWISTON, MILES CITY, AND MISSOULA. ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES-BASE RATE. ZONE 2: 31 TO 60 MILES -$4.00. ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILESE - $6.00	36.49	14.33	50.82
ELECTRICIAN	40.71	17.94	58.65
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:, ZONE 1: (7) CRANES, 150 TONS TO INCLUDING 250 TONS (ADD $1.00 FOR EVERY 100 TONS OVER 250 TONS); CRANE, STIFF-LEG OR DERRICK; HELICOPTER HOIST; CRANE, TOWER (ALL) ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	42.23	16.20	58.43
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (6)CRANES, 75 TONS TO AND INCL. 149 TONS; WHIRLEY CRANES. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	41.15	16.20	57.35
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (5)CRANES, 45-74 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	40.07	16.20	56.27
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (4)CRANES, 25-44 TONS. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	38.98	16.20	55.18
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (3) MECHANIC, SCRAPER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	24.34	10.40	34.74
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (2) EXCAVATOR, CRANE OILER. ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	23.94	10.40	34.34
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ZONE 1: (1) A-FRAME TRUCK CRANE, FORKLIFT, OILER (EXCEPT CRANE). ZONE DEFINITIONS FOR POWER EQUPMENT OPERATORS: THE ZONE HOURLY RATES APPLICABLE TO EACH PROJECT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE ROAD MILES OVER THE SHORTEST PRACTICAL MAINTAINED ROUTE FROM THE NEAREST COUNTY COURT HOUSE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED TOWNS TO THE CENTER OF THE JOB: BILLINGS, BOZEMAN, BUTTE, GREAT FALLS, HELENA, KALISPELL, MISSOULA ZONE 1: 0 TO 30 MILES - BASE PAY ZONE 2: 30 TO 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $3.50 ZONE 3: OVER 60 MILES - BASE PAY + $5.50	23.47	10.40	33.87
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	—	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
TRUCK DRIVER (3) WATER TRUCK ZONE A. ZONE B (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
TRUCK DRIVER (2) WATER TRUCK ZONE A. ZONE B (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

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