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Cement Mason prevailing wage in Jefferson County, Montana
$32.29an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$29.16 base wage + $3.13 fringe benefits · Building Construction · District 2 (Butte and Helena)
Jefferson County uses the same cement mason rates as 13 other counties. See all of them on one page.
On Montana public works in Jefferson County, a cement mason must be paid at least $32.29 an hour: a $29.16 base wage plus $3.13 in benefits. DLI prints no total, so $32.29 is our sum of the two.
DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026; this rate, effective 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.
DLI lists 3 cement mason rates for Jefferson County, from $32.29 to $44.40 an hour. See all of them.
- DLI allowances (verbatim): Zone Pay:; 0-30 mi. free zone; >30-60 mi. + $2.95/hr.; >60mi. + $4.75/hr.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $29.16 + $3.13
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DLI prints the benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $29.16 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $3.13 |
| Base + benefits (our sum; DLI prints no total) | $32.29 |
When does this rate change?
- Montana rates lock when the bid specifications are advertised, so a later revision doesn't change an advertised project (ARM 24.17.127; section E of each 2026 schedule). Contracts of more than 30 months add 3% a year (MCA 18-2-417).
- DLI sets rates once a year and revises them mid-year when needed. The 2026 rates were revised effective April 25, 2026; the 2027 drafts are out for comment until November 15, 2026 (DLI rates page).
Every cement mason rate in Jefferson County
As DLI lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSHighway Construction · Statewide$44.40
- CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSHeavy Construction · Statewide$37.44
- CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSBuilding Construction · District 2 (Butte and Helena)$32.29
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSBuilding ConstructionDistrict 2 (Butte and Helena) | $29.16 | $3.13 | $32.29 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSHeavy ConstructionStatewide | $31.13 | $6.31 | $37.44 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERSHighway ConstructionStatewide | $27.89 | $16.51 | $44.40 | Apr 25, 2026 |
Davis-Bacon cement mason rate in Jefferson County
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determinations. Montana's law doesn't apply where federal law sets the rate, so a Davis-Bacon job uses the federal schedule (DLI FAQ).
For building work, the matching Davis-Bacon classification is CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER at $19.77 ($18.27 base + $1.50 fringe), from MT20260038 modification 1, published May 18, 2026, rate SUMT2011-014. Against DLI's $32.29: DLI's rate is $12.52 an hour higher.
| Construction | Federal classification | Base wage | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHERSUMT2011-014 | $18.27 | $19.77 | MT20260038 Mod 1 |
| Highway | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHERSAMT2026-001 | $44.98 | $65.48 | MT20260080 Mod 3 |
| Highway | DIVER: Diver Tender (The Tender shall receive 2 hours at straight time pay rate per shift for dressing and/or undressing when work is done in hyperbaric …SAMT2026-001 | $59.66 | $79.88 | MT20260080 Mod 3 |
| Highway | DIVER: Diving (Diving in Enclosures (Diver Only): 0-25 ft. Free Zone; >25-300 ft. $1.00 per ft.)SAMT2026-001 | $121.53 | $141.75 | MT20260080 Mod 3 |
| Highway | DIVER: Stand-BySAMT2026-001 | $60.76 | $80.98 | MT20260080 Mod 3 |
| Residential | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHERSUMT1990-002 | $8.95 | $10.95 | MT20260016 Mod 1 |
Davis-Bacon rates from SAM.gov, read October 25, 2026. Our federal totals are base plus fringe; DOL prints no total. Montana Davis-Bacon changes
How Jefferson County compares
The main cement mason rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Montana
Wage and benefits, nearby
- Jefferson Countybase $29.16$32.29
- Broadwater Countybase $29.16$32.29
- Silver Bow Countybase $29.16$32.29
- Gallatin Countybase $27.13$28.09
Cement Mason rates in nearby counties
Current DLI rates. Building rates apply "to the district in which the work is being performed"; heavy and highway rates are statewide (MCA 18-2-403).
DLI's cement mason rates for Jefferson County are the same as in 13 other counties: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Madison and 5 more.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | |
| Broadwater County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | same |
| Silver Bow County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | same |
| Deer Lodge County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | same |
| Madison County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | same |
| Powell County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $29.16 | $32.29 | same |
| Gallatin County | CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS | $27.13 | $28.09 | −$4.20 |
More from DLI on this rate
- DLI DLI 2026 schedule, page 8
- DLI's state prevailing wage rates
- DLI lists journey-level rates. Registered apprentices get their program's percentage of the rate plus the full benefit (MCA 18-2-416).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base wage to what your employer pays into benefit plans for you (or in cash), and compare it with the total. Contractors post the wages and benefits on site from day one and keep payroll records 3 years (MCA 18-2-422). DLI: (406) 444-6543.
Source
Department of Labor & Industry (DLI), DLI 2026 schedule MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25, effective April 25, 2026, page 8: erd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/labor-standards/Prevailing-Wage/2026-Building-Construction.pdf
We read every row of DLI's 2026 Building, Heavy and Highway PDFs and check every number with a second, separate reader. DLI prints no total; ours is base plus benefit. How we check · Download Jefferson County as CSV · Report an error