Montana · Bricklayer
Montana bricklayer prevailing wage, county by county
A bricklayer's prevailing wage on Montana public works is $51.87 an hour in every county that has one (56), for the main classification.
Bricklayer rate in each Montana county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beaverhead CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Big Horn CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Blaine CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Broadwater CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Carbon CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Carter CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Cascade CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Chouteau CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Custer CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Daniels CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Dawson CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Deer Lodge CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Fallon CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Fergus CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Flathead CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Gallatin CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Garfield CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Glacier CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Golden Valley CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Granite CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Hill CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Jefferson CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Judith Basin CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lake CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lewis and Clark CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Liberty CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lincoln CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Madison CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
McCone CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Meagher CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Mineral CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Missoula CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Musselshell CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Park CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Petroleum CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Phillips CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Pondera CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Powder River CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Powell CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Prairie CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Ravalli CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Richland CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Roosevelt CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Rosebud CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sanders CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Missoula County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sheridan CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Silver Bow CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Stillwater CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sweet Grass CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Teton CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Toole CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Lewis and Clark County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Treasure CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Valley CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Wheatland CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Gallatin County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Wibaux CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Yellowstone CountyBRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS · Yellowstone County group | $33.81 | $18.06 | $51.87 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Main bricklayer classification in each county (Brick, block, and stone masons), DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. "The wage rates applicable to a particular public works project are those in effect at the time the bid specifications are advertised" (ARM 24.17.127). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a bricklayer make on prevailing wage in Montana?
$51.87 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification. 4 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Yellowstone County group21 counties · BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS$51.87
- Gallatin County group14 counties · BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS$51.87
- Lewis and Clark County group14 counties · BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS$51.87
- Missoula County group7 counties · BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS$51.87
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County group, 21 localities: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Stillwater, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux, Yellowstone | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $33.81 | $51.87 |
| Gallatin County group, 14 localities: Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, Wheatland | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $33.81 | $51.87 |
| Lewis and Clark County group, 14 localities: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $33.81 | $51.87 |
| Missoula County group, 7 localities: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $33.81 | $51.87 |
4 groups of counties with identical DLI rates, and 0 counties with rates of their own.
DLI publishes journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid the percentage of this rate set in their apprenticeship program, plus the full fringe benefit (18-2-416(2) MCA); unregistered apprentices get the journey-level rate.
Questions about Montana bricklayer pay
What is the bricklayer prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?
$51.87 an hour: a $33.81 base wage plus $18.06 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every bricklayer classification in Yellowstone County.
Does bricklayer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Yellowstone County the $51.87 total is a $33.81 base wage plus $18.06 in benefits, about 35% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does bricklayer prevailing wage pay overtime in Montana?
Hours over 40 in a week pay at least 1½ times the basic hourly rate. Overtime is calculated on the base rate, not the benefit, and benefits are paid for every hour at the straight-time amount (DLI FAQ). There is no daily overtime.
Do apprentice bricklayers get this rate?
DLI publishes journey-level rates only. Registered apprentices are paid the percentage of this rate set in their apprenticeship program, plus the full fringe benefit (18-2-416(2) MCA); unregistered apprentices get the journey-level rate.
Why do some counties have the same bricklayer rate?
DLI often publishes the same bricklayer rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with a bricklayer rate fall into 4 distinct sets of rates, and 4 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 21 counties (the Yellowstone County group).