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Prevailing wage rates in Gallatin County, Montana
DLI's DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026 sets 86 rates across 27 trades for public works in Gallatin County. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $115.15 an hour and cement mason the lowest at $28.09, 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.
Gallatin County is in District 3, with Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, Wheatland. Building rates apply "to the district in which the work is being performed"; heavy and highway rates are statewide (MCA 18-2-403).
Gallatin 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
- Electrician$54.58
- 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
- Roofer$43.17
- Pilot Car Driver$40.78
- Flagger$38.46
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$37.50
- Laborer$37.45
- Telecom Technician$35.76
- Tile Setter$32.98
- Glazier$30.39
- Cement Mason$28.09
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 · Gallatin County group | BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS | $51.87 | $33.81 | 2 |
| Carpenter · Gallatin County group | CARPENTERS | $48.38 | $32.05 | 3 |
| Cement Mason · Gallatin County group | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $28.09 | $27.13 | 3 |
| Diver & Tender · Yellowstone County group | DIVER TENDERS | $71.52 | $54.24 | 6 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Gallatin County group | DRYWALL APPLICATORS | $47.07 | $32.05 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Yellowstone County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION - GROUNDMAN | $47.60 | $29.96 | 5 |
| Electrician · Gallatin County group | ELECTRICIANS: INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL | $54.58 | $37.19 | 3 |
| Elevator Constructor · Gallatin 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 · Gallatin County group | GLAZIERS | $30.39 | $25.32 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Gallatin County group | INSULATION WORKERS - MECHANICAL (HEAT AND FROST) | $66.75 | $43.81 | 2 |
| Ironworker · Gallatin County group | IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS | $62.61 | $36.83 | 6 |
| Laborer · Gallatin County group | CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 2 | $37.45 | $27.90 | 9 |
| Millwright · Gallatin County group | MILLWRIGHTS | $68.97 | $45.26 | 3 |
| Operating Engineer · Gallatin County group | CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 1 | $49.13 | $32.34 | 21 |
| Painter · Gallatin 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 · Gallatin County group | PLASTERERS | $47.07 | $32.05 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Gallatin County group | PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS | $66.42 | $46.95 | 3 |
| Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic · Gallatin County group | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING | $63.00 | $40.07 | 1 |
| Roofer · Gallatin County group | ROOFERS | $43.17 | $33.81 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Gallatin County group | SHEET METAL WORKERS | $63.00 | $40.07 | 1 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Gallatin County group | TRUCK DRIVERS | $37.50 | $31.20 | 3 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Gallatin County group | TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS | $35.76 | $23.90 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Gallatin County group | TILE AND STONE SETTERS | $32.98 | $29.60 | 1 |
Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Gallatin 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 | MT20260033 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | MT20260024 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | MT20260080 | 3 | June 4, 2026 |
| Heavy | MT20260075 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
Questions about Gallatin County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Gallatin County?
$54.58 an hour: a $37.19 base wage plus $17.39 in benefits, for the main classification, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every electrician rate in Gallatin County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Gallatin County?
$37.45 an hour: a $27.90 base wage plus $9.55 in benefits, for the main classification (CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 2), under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every laborer rate in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County, the $115.15 total is a $67.61 base wage plus $47.54 in benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Gallatin County?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: MT20260033 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, MT20260024 (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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin County group).