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Prevailing wage rates in Broadwater County, Montana
DLI's DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026 sets 86 rates across 27 trades for public works in Broadwater County. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $115.15 an hour and glazier the lowest at $30.39, base + benefit.
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 against erd.dli.mt.gov on October 25, 2026.
Broadwater County is in District 2, with Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole. Building rates apply "to the district in which the work is being performed"; heavy and highway rates are statewide (MCA 18-2-403).
Broadwater County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the benefits DLI lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$115.15
- Diver & Tender$71.52
- Boilermaker$70.90
- Millwright$68.97
- Heat & Frost Insulator$66.75
- Plumber / Pipefitter$66.42
- Refrigeration Mechanic$63.00
- Sheet Metal Worker$63.00
- Ironworker$62.61
- Roofer$60.19
- Electrician$56.31
- Pile Driver$54.38
- Bricklayer$51.87
- Operating Engineer$49.13
- Painter$48.84
- Carpenter$48.38
- Utility Lineman$47.60
- Drywall Installer / Lather$47.07
- Plasterer$47.07
- Laborer$42.44
- Pilot Car Driver$40.78
- Flagger$38.46
- Telecom Technician$36.55
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$34.58
- Tile Setter$32.47
- Cement Mason$32.29
- Glazier$30.39
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DLI's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + benefit | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker · Yellowstone County group | BOILERMAKERS | $70.90 | $41.25 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Lewis and Clark County group | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $51.87 | $33.81 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Lewis and Clark County group | CARPENTERS | $48.38 | $32.05 | 3 |
| Cement Mason · Lewis and Clark County group | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $32.29 | $29.16 | 3 |
| Diver & Tender · Yellowstone County group | DIVER TENDERS | $71.52 | $54.24 | 6 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Lewis and Clark County group | DRYWALL APPLICATORS | $47.07 | $32.05 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Yellowstone County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION - GROUNDMAN | $47.60 | $29.96 | 5 |
| Electrician · Lewis and Clark County group | ELECTRICIANS: INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL | $56.31 | $37.99 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Lewis and Clark County group | ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS | $115.15 | $67.61 | 1 |
| Flagger · Yellowstone County group | CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 1/FLAG PERSON FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL | $38.46 | $27.71 | 1 |
| Glazier · Lewis and Clark County group | GLAZIERS | $30.39 | $25.32 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Lewis and Clark County group | INSULATION WORKERS - MECHANICAL (HEAT AND FROST) | $66.75 | $43.81 | 2 |
| Ironworker · Lewis and Clark County group | IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS | $62.61 | $36.83 | 6 |
| Laborer · Lewis and Clark County group | CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 2 | $42.44 | $27.42 | 9 |
| Millwright · Lewis and Clark County group | MILLWRIGHTS | $68.97 | $45.26 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer · Lewis and Clark County group | CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 1 | $49.13 | $32.34 | 21 |
| Painter · Lewis and Clark County group | PAINTERS | $48.84 | $36.00 | 3 |
| Pile Driver · Yellowstone County group | PILE BUCKS | $54.38 | $38.05 | 2 |
| Pilot Car Driver · Yellowstone County group | TRUCK DRIVERS - Pilot Car Driver, Pilot Car Driver | $40.78 | $28.21 | 1 |
| Plasterer · Lewis and Clark County group | PLASTERERS | $47.07 | $32.05 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Lewis and Clark County group | PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS | $66.42 | $46.95 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Lewis and Clark County group | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING | $63.00 | $40.07 | 1 |
| Roofer · Lewis and Clark County group | ROOFERS | $60.19 | $37.26 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Lewis and Clark County group | SHEET METAL WORKERS | $63.00 | $40.07 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Lewis and Clark County group | TRUCK DRIVERS | $34.58 | $28.08 | 3 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Lewis and Clark County group | TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS | $36.55 | $25.16 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Lewis and Clark County group | TILE AND STONE SETTERS | $32.47 | $29.40 | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Broadwater County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. Montana's law doesn't apply where federal law sets the rate, so a Davis-Bacon job uses the federal schedule (DLI FAQ). Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DLI's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | MT20260027 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | MT20260016 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MT20260080 | 3 | June 4, 2026 |
| Heavy | MT20260075 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Broadwater County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Broadwater County?
$56.31 an hour: a $37.99 base wage plus $18.32 in benefits, for the main classification, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Broadwater County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Broadwater County?
$42.44 an hour: a $27.42 base wage plus $15.02 in benefits, for the main classification (CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 2), under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Broadwater County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Broadwater County, the $115.15 total is a $67.61 base wage plus $47.54 in benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Broadwater County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MT20260027 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, MT20260016 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction, MT20260080 (modification 3, June 4, 2026) for highway construction and MT20260075 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for heavy construction. Montana's law doesn't apply where federal law sets the rate, so a Davis-Bacon job uses the federal schedule (DLI FAQ).
Does Broadwater County share its rates with other counties?
For 27 of its 27 trades, yes: DLI sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 14 counties (the Lewis and Clark County group).