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Montana teamster prevailing wage, county by county
A teamster's prevailing wage on Montana public works runs from $32.23 an hour in Sanders County to $37.50 in Blaine County. The median county is $37.24.
Main teamster classification in each county (Truck drivers), 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 teamster 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 · TRUCK DRIVERS$37.50
- Yellowstone County group21 counties · TRUCK DRIVERS$37.24
- Lewis and Clark County group14 counties · TRUCK DRIVERS$34.58
- Missoula County group7 counties · TRUCK DRIVERS$32.23
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 | TRUCK DRIVERS | $37.50 | $31.20 |
| 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 | TRUCK DRIVERS | $37.24 | $31.25 |
| 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 | TRUCK DRIVERS | $34.58 | $28.08 |
| Missoula County group, 7 localities: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders | TRUCK DRIVERS | $32.23 | $25.80 |
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 teamster pay
What is the teamster prevailing wage in Yellowstone County?
$37.24 an hour: a $31.25 base wage plus $5.99 in benefits, under DLI 2026 rates, revised April 25, 2026. Overtime and every teamster classification in Yellowstone County.
Does teamster prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Yellowstone County the $37.24 total is a $31.25 base wage plus $5.99 in benefits, about 16% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does teamster 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 teamsters 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 teamster rate?
DLI often publishes the same teamster rates for several counties. Across Montana, the 56 counties with a teamster 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).