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Montana ironworker prevailing wage, county by county

An ironworker's prevailing wage on Montana public works is $62.61 an hour in every county that has one (56), for the main classification.

Ironworker rate in each Montana county, A to Z

56 counties
CountyBase wageFringe benefitsTotal rateEffectiveSource
Beaverhead CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Big Horn CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Blaine CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Broadwater CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Carbon CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Carter CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Cascade CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Chouteau CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Custer CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Daniels CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Dawson CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Deer Lodge CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Fallon CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Fergus CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Flathead CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Gallatin CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Garfield CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Glacier CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Golden Valley CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Granite CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Hill CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Jefferson CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Judith Basin CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Lake CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Lewis and Clark CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Liberty CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Lincoln CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Madison CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
McCone CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Meagher CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Mineral CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Missoula CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Musselshell CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Park CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Petroleum CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Phillips CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Pondera CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Powder River CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Powell CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Prairie CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Ravalli CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Richland CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Roosevelt CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Rosebud CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Sanders CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Missoula County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Sheridan CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Silver Bow CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Stillwater CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Sweet Grass CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Teton CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Toole CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Lewis and Clark County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Treasure CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Valley CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Wheatland CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Gallatin County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Wibaux CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25
Yellowstone CountyIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS · Yellowstone County group
$36.83 $25.78 $62.61 Apr 25, 2026MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25

Main ironworker classification in each county (Ironworkers - structural iron and steel workers), 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.

Garfield County ironworker: $62.61 per hourLiberty County ironworker: $62.61 per hourGolden Valley County ironworker: $62.61 per hourBeaverhead County ironworker: $62.61 per hourWheatland County ironworker: $62.61 per hourLewis and Clark County ironworker: $62.61 per hourRavalli County ironworker: $62.61 per hourFlathead County ironworker: $62.61 per hourSanders County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPetroleum County ironworker: $62.61 per hourBroadwater County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMusselshell County ironworker: $62.61 per hourWibaux County ironworker: $62.61 per hourRichland County ironworker: $62.61 per hourRoosevelt County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPhillips County ironworker: $62.61 per hourYellowstone County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMeagher County ironworker: $62.61 per hourCuster County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPowder River County ironworker: $62.61 per hourLincoln County ironworker: $62.61 per hourGallatin County ironworker: $62.61 per hourJefferson County ironworker: $62.61 per hourJudith Basin County ironworker: $62.61 per hourTeton County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMineral County ironworker: $62.61 per hourDeer Lodge County ironworker: $62.61 per hourSilver Bow County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMadison County ironworker: $62.61 per hourFallon County ironworker: $62.61 per hourCarter County ironworker: $62.61 per hourHill County ironworker: $62.61 per hourFergus County ironworker: $62.61 per hourChouteau County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMcCone County ironworker: $62.61 per hourValley County ironworker: $62.61 per hourTreasure County ironworker: $62.61 per hourStillwater County ironworker: $62.61 per hourLake County ironworker: $62.61 per hourMissoula County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPowell County ironworker: $62.61 per hourGlacier County ironworker: $62.61 per hourRosebud County ironworker: $62.61 per hourSweet Grass County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPondera County ironworker: $62.61 per hourDaniels County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPark County ironworker: $62.61 per hourPrairie County ironworker: $62.61 per hourBig Horn County ironworker: $62.61 per hourDawson County ironworker: $62.61 per hourBlaine County ironworker: $62.61 per hourToole County ironworker: $62.61 per hourSheridan County ironworker: $62.61 per hourGranite County ironworker: $62.61 per hourCarbon County ironworker: $62.61 per hourCascade County ironworker: $62.61 per hour
$62$62$62$62$62$62Ironworker, main rate, base + benefit per hour. Each shade holds about a fifth of the counties.

How much does an ironworker make on prevailing wage in Montana?

$62.61 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.

  1. Yellowstone County group21 counties · IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORK$62.61
  2. Gallatin County group14 counties · IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORK$62.61
  3. Lewis and Clark County group14 counties · IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORK$62.61
  4. Missoula County group7 counties · IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORK$62.61
Which counties share a rate
CountiesMain classificationBase wageTotal 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, YellowstoneIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS$36.83 $62.61 
Gallatin County group, 14 localities: Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, WheatlandIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS$36.83 $62.61 
Lewis and Clark County group, 14 localities: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, TooleIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS$36.83 $62.61 
Missoula County group, 7 localities: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, SandersIRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS$36.83 $62.61 

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 ironworker pay

What is the ironworker prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?

$62.61 an hour: a $36.83 base wage plus $25.78 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every ironworker classification in Yellowstone County.

Does ironworker prevailing wage include fringe benefits?

Yes. In Yellowstone County the $62.61 total is a $36.83 base wage plus $25.78 in benefits, about 41% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.

Does ironworker 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 ironworkers 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 ironworker rate?

DLI often publishes the same ironworker rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with an ironworker 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).