Montana · Pile Driver
Montana pile driver prevailing wage, county by county
A pile driver's prevailing wage on Montana public works is $54.38 an hour in every county that has one (56), for the main classification.
Pile Driver rate in each Montana county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beaverhead CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Big Horn CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Blaine CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Broadwater CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Carbon CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Carter CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Cascade CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Chouteau CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Custer CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Daniels CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Dawson CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Deer Lodge CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Fallon CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Fergus CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Flathead CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Gallatin CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Garfield CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Glacier CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Golden Valley CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Granite CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Hill CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Jefferson CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Judith Basin CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Lake CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Lewis and Clark CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Liberty CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Lincoln CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Madison CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
McCone CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Meagher CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Mineral CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Missoula CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Musselshell CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Park CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Petroleum CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Phillips CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Pondera CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Powder River CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Powell CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Prairie CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Ravalli CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Richland CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Roosevelt CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Rosebud CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Sanders CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Sheridan CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Silver Bow CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Stillwater CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Sweet Grass CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Teton CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Toole CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Treasure CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Valley CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Wheatland CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Wibaux CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Yellowstone CountyPILE BUCKS · Yellowstone County group | $38.05 | $16.33 | $54.38 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-HWY-2026-04-25 |
Main pile driver classification in each county (Pile bucks), 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 pile driver make on prevailing wage in Montana?
$54.38 an hour in every county that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County group, 56 localities: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Blaine, Broadwater, Carbon, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Garfield, Glacier, Golden Valley, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Musselshell, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan, Silver Bow, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, Treasure, Valley, Wheatland, Wibaux, Yellowstone | PILE BUCKS | $38.05 | $54.38 |
1 group 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 pile driver pay
What is the pile driver prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?
$54.38 an hour: a $38.05 base wage plus $16.33 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every pile driver classification in Yellowstone County.
Does pile driver prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Yellowstone County the $54.38 total is a $38.05 base wage plus $16.33 in benefits, about 30% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does pile driver 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 pile drivers 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 pile driver rate?
DLI often publishes the same pile driver rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with a pile driver rate fall into 1 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 56 counties (the Yellowstone County group).