Montana · Glazier
Montana glazier prevailing wage, county by county
A glazier's prevailing wage on Montana public works runs from $29.90 an hour in Yellowstone County to $30.39 in Beaverhead County. The median county is $30.39.
Main glazier classification in each county (Glaziers), 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 glazier make on prevailing wage in Montana?
4 groups of counties with identical rates and 0 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The table below lists which counties are in each group.
- Gallatin County group14 counties · GLAZIERS$30.39
- Lewis and Clark County group14 counties · GLAZIERS$30.39
- Missoula County group7 counties · GLAZIERS$30.39
- Yellowstone County group21 counties · GLAZIERS$29.90
Which counties pay which rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base + benefit | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County group, 14 localities: Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, Wheatland | GLAZIERS | $30.39 | $25.32 |
| 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 | GLAZIERS | $30.39 | $25.32 |
| Missoula County group, 7 localities: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders | GLAZIERS | $30.39 | $25.32 |
| 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 | GLAZIERS | $29.90 | $24.83 |
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 glazier pay
What is the glazier prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?
$29.90 an hour: a $24.83 base wage plus $5.07 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every glazier classification in Yellowstone County.
Does glazier prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Yellowstone County the $29.90 total is a $24.83 base wage plus $5.07 in benefits, about 17% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does glazier 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 glaziers 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 glazier rate?
DLI often publishes the same glazier rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with a glazier 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).