Montana · Plasterer
Montana plasterer prevailing wage, county by county
A plasterer's prevailing wage on Montana public works is $47.07 an hour in every county that has one (56), for the main classification.
Plasterer rate in each Montana county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beaverhead CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Big Horn CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Blaine CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Broadwater CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Carbon CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Carter CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Cascade CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Chouteau CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Custer CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Daniels CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Dawson CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Deer Lodge CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Fallon CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Fergus CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Flathead CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Gallatin CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Garfield CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Glacier CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Golden Valley CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Granite CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Hill CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Jefferson CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Judith Basin CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lake CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lewis and Clark CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Liberty CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Lincoln CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Madison CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
McCone CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Meagher CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Mineral CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Missoula CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Musselshell CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Park CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Petroleum CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Phillips CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Pondera CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Powder River CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Powell CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Prairie CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Ravalli CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Richland CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Roosevelt CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Rosebud CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sanders CountyPLASTERERS · Missoula County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sheridan CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Silver Bow CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Stillwater CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Sweet Grass CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Teton CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Toole CountyPLASTERERS · Lewis and Clark County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Treasure CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Valley CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Wheatland CountyPLASTERERS · Gallatin County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Wibaux CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Yellowstone CountyPLASTERERS · Yellowstone County group | $32.05 | $15.02 | $47.07 | Apr 25, 2026 | MTDLI-BLD-2026-04-25 |
Main plasterer classification in each county (Plasterers), 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 plasterer make on prevailing wage in Montana?
$47.07 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.
- Yellowstone County group21 counties · PLASTERERS$47.07
- Gallatin County group14 counties · PLASTERERS$47.07
- Lewis and Clark County group14 counties · PLASTERERS$47.07
- Missoula County group7 counties · PLASTERERS$47.07
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total 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, Yellowstone | PLASTERERS | $32.05 | $47.07 |
| Gallatin County group, 14 localities: Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, Wheatland | PLASTERERS | $32.05 | $47.07 |
| 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 | PLASTERERS | $32.05 | $47.07 |
| Missoula County group, 7 localities: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders | PLASTERERS | $32.05 | $47.07 |
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 plasterer pay
What is the plasterer prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?
$47.07 an hour: a $32.05 base wage plus $15.02 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every plasterer classification in Yellowstone County.
Does plasterer prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Yellowstone County the $47.07 total is a $32.05 base wage plus $15.02 in benefits, about 32% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does plasterer 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 plasterers 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 plasterer rate?
DLI often publishes the same plasterer rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with a plasterer 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).