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MONTANA
PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2025
Effective: January 11, 2025
Greg Gianforte, Governor
State of Montana
Sarah Swanson, Commissioner
Department of Labor & Industry
To obtain copies of prevailing wage rate schedules, or for information relating to public works projects and payment of prevailing
wage rates, visit ESD at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact:
Employment Standards Division Montana Department of Labor and Industry
P. O. Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604 Phone 406-444-6543
The department welcomes questions, comments, and suggestions from the public. In addition, we’ll do our best to provide
information in an accessible format, upon request, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, in accordance with Sections 18-2-401 and 18-2-402 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), has determined the standard prevailing rate of wages for the occupations listed in this
publication.
The wages specified herein control the prevailing rate of wages for the purposes of Section 18-2-401, et seq., MCA. It is required
each employer pay (as a minimum) the rate of wages, including fringe benefits, travel allowance, zone pay and per diem
applicable to the district in which the work is being performed as provided in the attached wage determinations.
All Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are available on the internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-wage-
rates or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
In addition, this publication provides general information concerning compliance with Montana’s Prevailing Wage Law and the
payment of prevailing wages. For detailed compliance information relating to public works contracts and payment of prevailing wage rates, please consult the regulations on the internet at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact the department at (406)
444-6543.
SARAH SWANSON
Commissioner
Department of Labor and Industry
State of Montana
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS:
WAGE RATES:
A.Date of Publication ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................ 3
B.Definition of Building Construction ………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................ 3
C.Definition of Public Works Contract …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……............... 3
D.Prevailing Wage Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........... 3 E.Rates to Use for Projects ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......... 3 F.Wage Rate Adjustments for Multiyear Contracts ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….......... 3
G.Fringe Benefits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………........... 4
H.Prevailing Wage Districts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......... 4
I.Dispatch City …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….......... 5 J.Zone Pay ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………............. 5 K.Computing Travel Benefits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........... 5
L.Per Diem …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………............. 5
M.Apprentices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............. 5
N.Posting Notice of Prevailing Wages …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………........... 5 O.Employment Preference …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……................... 5 P.Projects of a Mixed Nature ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Q.Occupations Definitions Website ……………………………………………………………………………....................................................………......... 6
R.Welder Rates ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................ 6
S.Foreman Rates …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................... 6
BOILERMAKERS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 7 BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS ………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 7
CARPENTERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................................................................................ 7 CARPET INTALLERS ………………………………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................... 8 CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………................ 8
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OPERATORS GROUP 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 8 OPERATORS GROUP 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 9
OPERATORS GROUP 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 9 OPERATORS GROUP 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 10
OPERATORS GROUP 5 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 10
OPERATORS GROUP 6 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 10 OPERATORS GROUP 7 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 11
CONSTRUCTION LABORERS LABORERS GROUP 1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 11 LABORERS GROUP 2 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 11
LABORERS GROUP 3 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 12 LABORERS GROUP 4 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 12
DRYWALL APPLICATORS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................ 12
ELECTRICIANS: INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL …………………………………………………………….................................................................. 13 ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................... 13
FLOOR LAYERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 14
GLAZIERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 14 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING …………………………………………………………………………………………………......................................................................... 14
INSULATION WORKERS - MECHANICAL (HEAT AND FROST) ………………………………………………………………..................................................................... 14
IRONWORKERS - REINFORCING IRON AND REBAR WORKERS …………………………………………………………….................................................................... 15 IRONWORKERS - STRUCTURAL IRON AND REBAR WORKERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
MILLWRIGHTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................................. 15 PAINTERS: INCLUDING PAPERHANGERS ………………………...………………………………………………………………....................................................................... 15 PILE BUCKS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................... 16
PILOT CAR DRIVERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. PLASTERERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................................................................................ 16
PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS ………………………………………………………………………………...................................................................... 17
ROOFERS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………................................................................................ 18 SHEET METAL WORKERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………......................................................................... 18
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLERS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 SPRINKLER FITTERS ………………………………………………………………………………………………................................................................................................. 20 TAPERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................. 20
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS ……………………………………………………………………………..................................................................... 21 TERRAZZO WORKERS AND FINISHERS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 TILE AND STONE SETTERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................ 21
TRUCK DRIVERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......................................................................... 22
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A.Date of Publication January 13, 2025
B.Definition of Building Construction
For the purposes of Prevailing Wage, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry has determined that building
construction occupations are defined to be those performed by a person engaged in a recognized trade or craft, or any
skilled, semi-skilled, or unskilled manual labor related to the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or
facility, and does not include engineering, superintendence, management, office or clerical work.
The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), 24.17.501(2) – 2(c), states “Building construction projects generally are the
constructions of sheltered enclosures with walk-in access for housing persons, machinery, equipment, or supplies. It
includes all construction of such structures, incidental installation of utilities and equipment, both above and below grade
level, as well as incidental grading, utilities and paving.
Examples of building construction include, but are not limited to, alterations and additions to buildings, apartment
buildings (5 stories and above), arenas (closed), auditoriums, automobile parking garages, banks and financial buildings,
barracks, churches, city halls, civic centers, commercial buildings, court houses, detention facilities, dormitories, farm
buildings, fire stations, hospitals, hotels, industrial buildings, institutional buildings, libraries, mausoleums, motels,
museums, nursing and convalescent facilities, office buildings, out-patient clinics, passenger and freight terminal
buildings, police stations, post offices, power plants, prefabricated buildings, remodeling buildings, renovating buildings,
repairing buildings, restaurants, schools, service stations, shopping centers, stores, subway stations, theaters, warehouses, water and sewage treatment plants (buildings only), etc.”
C. Definition of Public Works Contract
Section 18-2-401(11)(a), MCA defines “public works contract” as “…a contract for construction services let by the state,
county, municipality, school district, or political subdivision or for nonconstruction services let by the state, county,
municipality, or political subdivision in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000…”.
D. Prevailing Wage Schedule
This publication covers only Building Construction occupations and rates. These rates will remain in effect until
superseded by a more current publication. Current prevailing wage rate schedules for Heavy Construction, Highway
Construction, and Nonconstruction Services occupations can be found on the internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-wage-rates/ or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
E. Rates to Use for Projects
ARM, 24.17.127(1)(c), states “The wage rates applicable to a particular public works project are those in effect at the
time the bid specifications are advertised.”
F. Wage Rate Adjustments for Multiyear Contracts
Section 18-2-417, MCA states:
“(1) Any public works contract that by the terms of the original contract calls for more than 30 months to fully perform
must include a provision to adjust, as provided in subsection (2), the standard prevailing rate of wages to be paid to the
workers performing the contract.
(2) The standard prevailing rate of wages paid to workers under a contract subject to this section must be adjusted 12
months after the date of the award of the public works contract. The amount of the adjustment must be a 3% increase.
The adjustment must be made and applied every 12 months for the term of the contract.
(3) Any increase in the standard rate of prevailing wages for workers under this section is the sole responsibility of the
contractor and any subcontractors and not the contracting agency.”
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G. Fringe Benefits
Section 18-2-412, MCA states:
“(1) To fulfill the obligation...a contractor or subcontractor may:
(a)pay the amount of fringe benefits and the basic hourly rate of pay that is part of the standard prevailing rate of wages
directly to the worker or employee in cash;
(b)make an irrevocable contribution to a trustee or a third person pursuant to a fringe benefit fund, plan, or program that
meets the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or that is a bona fide program
approved by the U. S. department of labor; or
(c)make payments using any combination of methods set forth in subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) so that the aggregate of
payments and contributions is not less than the standard prevailing rate of wages, including fringe benefits and travel
allowances, applicable to the district for the particular type of work being performed.
(2)The fringe benefit fund, plan, or program described in subsection (1)(b) must provide benefits to workers or
employees for health care, pensions on retirement or death, life insurance, disability and sickness insurance, or bona fide
programs that meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or that are approved by
the U. S. department of labor.”
Fringe benefits are paid for all hours worked (straight time and overtime hours). However, fringe benefits are not to be
considered a part of the hourly rate of pay for calculating overtime, unless there is a collectively bargained agreement in
effect that specifies otherwise.
H.Prevailing Wage Districts
Montana counties are aggregated into 4 districts for the purpose of prevailing wage. The prevailing wage districts are
composed of the following counties:
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I. Dispatch City
ARM, 24.17.103(11), defines dispatch city as “...the courthouse in the city from the following list which is closest to the center of the job: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula and Sidney.” A dispatch city
shall be considered the point of origin only for jobs within the counties identified in that district (as shown below):
District 1 – Kalispell and Missoula: includes Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders; District 2 – Butte and Helena: includes Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark,
Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, and Toole;
District 3 – Bozeman and Great Falls: includes Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin,
Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, and Wheatland; District 4 – Billings, Miles City and Sidney: includes Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Stillwater, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux, and
Yellowstone.
J.Zone PayZone pay is not travel pay. ARM, 24.17.103(25), defines zone pay as “...an amount added to the base pay; the combinedsum then becomes the new base wage rate to be paid for all hours worked on the project. Zone pay must be determined
by measuring the road miles one way over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city to the center of
the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
K.Computing Travel Benefits
ARM, 24.17.103(23), states “ ‘Travel pay,’ also referred to as ‘travel allowance,’ is and must be paid for travel both to
and from the job site, except those with special provisions listed under the classification. The rate is determined by
measuring the road miles one direction over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city or theemployee's home, whichever is closer, to the center of the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
L.Per Diem
ARM, 24.17.103(19), states “ ‘Per diem’ typically covers costs associated with board and lodging expenses. Per diem is
paid when an employee is required to work at a location outside the daily commuting distance and is required to stay at
that location overnight or longer.”
M.Apprentices
Wage rates for apprentices registered in approved federal or state apprenticeship programs are contained in those
programs. Additionally, Section 18-2-416(2), MCA states “…The full amount of any applicable fringe benefits must bepaid to the apprentice while the apprentice is working on the public works contract.” Apprentices not registered in
approved federal or state apprenticeship programs will be paid the appropriate journey level prevailing wage rate when
working on a public works contract.
N.Posting Notice of Prevailing Wages
Section 18-2-406, MCA provides that contractors, subcontractors and employers who are “…performing work or providing
construction services under public works contracts, as provided in this part, shall post in a prominent and accessible site
on the project or staging area, not later than the first day of work and continuing for the entire duration of the project, a
legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the employees.”
O.Employment Preference
Sections 18-2-403 and 18-2-409, MCA requires contractors to give preference to the employment of bona fide Montana
residents in the performance of work on public works contracts.
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P. Projects of a Mixed Nature
Section 18-2-418, MCA states:
“(1) The contracting agency shall determine, based on the preponderance of labor hours to be worked, whether the
public works construction services project is classified as a highway construction project, a heavy construction project, or
a building construction project.
(2) Once the project has been classified, employees in each trade classification who are working on that project must be
paid at the rate for that project classification”
Q. Occupations Definitions
You can find definitions for these occupations on the following Bureau of Labor Statistics website:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm
R. Welder Rates
Welders receive the rate prescribed for the craft performing an operation to which welding is incidental.
S. Foreman Rates
Rates are no longer set for foremen. However, if a foreman performs journey level work, the foreman must be paid
at least the journey level rate.
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WAGE RATES
BOILERMAKERS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam
boilers, boiler house auxiliaries, process vessels, and
pressure vessels.
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BRICK, BLOCK, AND STONE MASONS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $33.81 $18.06
District 2 $33.81 $18.06
District 3 $33.81 $18.06
District 4 $33.81 $18.06
Zone Pay: All Districts
0-70 mi. free zone
>70-90 mi. $60.00/day
>90 mi. $80.00/day
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CARPENTERS
Wage Benefit District 1 $30.24 $14.33
District 2 $30.24 $14.33
District 3 $30.24 $14.33 District 4 $30.24 $14.33
Duties Include:
Install roll and batt insulation, and hardwood floors.
Zone Pay: All Districts
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $4.00/hr.>60 mi. base pay + $6.00/hr.
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CARPET INSTALLERS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install
padding and trim flooring materials.
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CEMENT MASONS AND CONCRETE FINISHERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $37.54 $17.04
District 2 $37.54 $17.04
District 3 $37.54 $17.04
District 4 $26.39 $17.04
Duties Include:
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as
floors, walks, sidewalks, or curbs. Align forms for
sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-30 mi free zone30-60 mi base pay+2.95/hr.
>60 mi base pay+4.75/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 1
Wage Benefit
District 1 $27.20 $15.20 District 2 $30.03 $13.63
District 3 $32.36 $13.38
District 4 $32.36 $13.15
This group includes but is not limited to:
Air Compressor; Auto Fine Grader; Belt Finishing; Boring
Machine (Small); Cement Silo; Crane, A-Frame Truck Crane;
Crusher Conveyor; DW-10, 15, and 20 Tractor Roller; Farm
Tractor; Forklift; Form Grader; Front-End Loader, under 1 cu. yd; Oiler, Herman Nelson Heater; Mucking Machine;
Oiler, All Except Cranes/Shovels; Pumpman.
Travel Pay
District 1 0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $60.00/day
>85 mi. $90.00/day
Zone Pay
District 2
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
Districts 3 and 4
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.05/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $4.85/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 2
Wage Benefit
District 1 $30.82 $13.55
District 2 $31.76 $13.42
District 3 $31.40 $14.15
District 4 $28.60 $11.70
This group includes but is not limited to:
Air Doctor; Backhoe\Excavator\Shovel, up to and incl. 3 cu.
yds; Bit Grinder; Bitunimous Paving Travel Plant; Boring
Machine, Large; Broom, Self-Propelled; Concrete Travel
Batcher; Concrete Float & Spreader; Concrete Bucket
Dispatcher; Concrete Finish Machine; Concrete Conveyor;
Distributor; Dozer, Rubber-Tired, Push, & Side Boom;
Elevating Grader\Gradall; Field Equipment Serviceman;
Front-End Loader, 1 cu. yd up to and incl. 5 cu. yds; Grade
Setter; Heavy Duty Drills, All Types; Hoist\Tugger, All;
Hydralift Forklifts & Similar; Industrial Locomotive; Motor
Patrol (except finish); Mountain Skidder; Oiler,
Cranes\Shovels; Pavement Breaker, EMSCO; Power Saw, Self-Propelled; Pugmill; Pumpcrete\Grout Machine; Punch
Truck; Roller, other than Asphalt; Roller, Sheepsfoot (Self-
Propelled); Roller, 25 tons and over; Ross Carrier; Rotomill, under 6 ft; Trenching Machine; Washing /Screening Plant.
Travel Pay
District 1
0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $60.00/day
>85 mi. $90.00/day
Zone Pay
District 2
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
Districts 3 and 4
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.05/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $4.85/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 3
Wage Benefit
District 1 $33.45 $12.53
District 2 $33.40 $13.65
District 3 $34.16 $13.82
District 4 $31.51 $13.88
This group includes but is not limited to:
Asphalt Paving Machine; Asphalt Screed;
Backhoe\Excavator\Shovel, over 3 cu. yds; Cableway
Highline; Concrete Batch Plant; Concrete Curing Machine;
Concrete Pump; Cranes, Creter; Cranes, Electric Overhead;
Cranes, 24 tons and under; Curb Machine\Slip Form Paver;
Finish Dozer; Front-End Loader, over 5 cu. yds;
Mechanic\Welder; Pioneer Dozer; Roller Asphalt
(Breakdown & Finish); Rotomill, over 6 ft; Scraper, Single,
Twin, or Pulling Belly-Dump; YO-YO Cat Haul Truck,
Articulating Trucks, Vac Truck.
Travel Pay
District 1
0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $60.00/day
>85 mi. $90.00/day
Zone Pay
Districts 2 - 4
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 4
Wage Benefit
District 1 $35.67 $13.45
District 2 $35.67 $13.75
District 3 $34.23 $14.31
District 4 $35.67 $14.34
This group includes but is not limited to:
Asphalt\Hot Plant Operator; Cranes, 25 tons up to and incl.
44 tons; Crusher Operator; Finish Motor Patrol; Finish
Scraper.
Travel Pay
District 1
0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $60.00/day
>85 mi. $90.00/day
Zone Pay
Districts 2 - 4
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 5
Wage Benefit
District 1 $35.05 $14.76
District 2 $36.77 $14.95 District 3 $36.77 $15.02
District 4 $36.77 $15.11
This group includes but is not limited to:
Cranes, 45 tons up to and incl. 74 tons.
Travel Pay
District 1
0-45 mi. free zone>45-85 mi. $60.00/day
>85 mi. $90.00/day
Zone Pay
Districts 2 - 4
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 6
Wage Benefit
District 1 $37.86 $16.50
District 2 $37.86 $16.50 District 3 $37.86 $16.50
District 4 $37.20 $16.55
This group includes but is not limited to:
Cranes, 75 tons up to and incl. 149 tons; Cranes, Whirley
(All).
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-30 mi. free zone>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS GROUP 7
Wage Benefit
District 1 $38.96 $16.35
District 2 $38.96 $16.31
District 3 $38.96 $16.50
District 4 $38.96 $16.31
This group includes but is not limited to:
Cranes, 150 tons up to and incl. 250 tons; Cranes, over
250 tons—add $1.00 for every 100 tons over 250 tons;
Crane, Tower (All); Crane Stiff-Leg or Derrick; Helicopter
Hoist.
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $3.50/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $5.50/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 1/FLAG PERSON FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Wage Benefit
District 1 $24.55 $12.00
District 2 $24.55 $12.00 District 3 $24.55 $12.00
District 4 $24.55 $12.00
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-15 mi. free zone>15-30 mi. base pay + $0.65/hr.
>30-50 mi. base pay + $0.85/hr.
>50 mi. base pay + $1.25/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 2
Wage Benefit
District 1 $22.44 $7.71 District 2 $24.72 $11.38
District 3 $28.46 $12.00
District 4 $24.43 $9.44
This group includes but is not limited to:
General Labor; Asbestos Removal; Burning Bar; Bucket Man; Carpenter Tender; Caisson Worker; Cement Mason
Tender; Cement Handler (dry); Chuck Tender; Choker
Setter; Concrete Worker; Curb Machine-lay Down; Crusher and Batch Worker; Heater Tender; Fence Erector;
Landscape Laborer; Landscaper; Lawn Sprinkler Installer;
Pipe Wrapper; Pot Tender; Powderman Tender; Rail and Truck Loaders and Unloaders;
Riprapper; Sign Erection; Guardrail and Jersey Rail; Spike
Driver; Stake Jumper; Signalman; Tail Hoseman; Tool
Checker and Houseman and Traffic Control Worker.
Zone Pay:
All Districts 0-15 mi. free zone
>15-30 mi. base pay + $0.65/hr.
>30-50 mi. base pay + $0.85/hr.>50 mi. base pay + $1.25/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 3
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.55 $12.00
District 2 $25.55 $12.00
District 3 $25.55 $12.00
District 4 $25.55 $12.00
This group includes but is not limited to:
Concrete Vibrator; Dumpman (Grademan); Equipment
Handler; Geotextile and Liners; High-Pressure Nozzleman;
Jackhammer (Pavement Breaker) Non-Riding Rollers;
Pipelayer; Posthole Digger (Power); Power Driven
Wheelbarrow; Rigger; Sandblaster; Sod Cutter-Power and
Tamper.
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-15 mi. free zone
>15-30 mi. base pay + $0.65/hr.
>30-50 mi. base pay + $0.85/hr.
>50 mi. base pay + $1.25/hr.
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CONSTRUCTION LABORERS GROUP 4
Wage Benefit District 1 $26.48 $11.57
District 2 $25.60 $12.00
District 3 $25.60 $12.00
District 4 $25.60 $12.00
This group includes but is not limited to:
Hod Carrier***; Water Well Laborer; Blaster; Wagon Driller;
Asphalt Raker; Cutting Torch; Grade Setter; High-Scaler;
Power Saws (Faller & Concrete) Powderman; Rock & Core Drill; Track or Truck Mounted Wagon Drill and Welder incl.
Air Arc.
Zone Pay: All Districts
0-15 mi. free zone
>15-30 mi. base pay + $0.65/hr.
>30-50 mi. base pay + $0.85/hr.
>50 mi. base pay + $1.25/hr.
***Hod Carriers will receive the same amount of
travel and/or subsistence pay as bricklayers when
requested to travel.
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DRYWALL APPLICATORS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Drywall and ceiling tile installation.
No Zone Pay Established
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ELECTRICIANS: INCLUDING BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL
Wage Benefit
District 1 $36.88 $15.78
District 2 $36.00 $15.87
District 3 $36.50 $16.76
District 4 $40.00 $16.95
Duties Include:
Electrical wiring; equipment and fixtures; street lights;
electrical control systems. Installation and/or adjusting of
building automation controls also during testing and
balancing, commissioning and retro-commissioning.
Travel:
District 1
No mileage due when traveling in employer’s vehicle.
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling
in employee’s vehicle:
0-15 mi. free zone
>15-45 mi. $0.585/mi. in excess of the free zone.
>45 mi. $75.00/day
Districts 2 & 3
No mileage due when traveling in employer’s vehicle.
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling
in employee’s vehicle:
0-08 mi. free zone>08-50 mi. current federal mileage rate/mi.
in excess of the free zone.
>50 mi. $71.57/day
District 4
No mileage due when traveling in employer’s vehicle.
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling in employee’s vehicle:
0-18 mi. free zone
>18-60 mi. federal mileage rate/mi.
Per Diem District 4
>60 mi. $80.00/day
Per Diem in Big Sky and West Yellowstone $125/day.
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ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $64.87 $46.38
District 2 $64.87 $46.38 District 3 $64.87 $46.38
District 4 $64.87 $46.38
Travel:
All Districts
0-15 mi. free zone
>15-25 mi. $49.73/day>25-35 mi. $99.45/day
>35 mi. $112.90/day
Special Provision:
.93/mile when added to amounts above if using employee
vehicle.
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FLOOR LAYERS
No Rate Established
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-
deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
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GLAZIERS
Wage Benefit District 1 $24.13 $3.66
District 2 $24.13 $3.66
District 3 $24.13 $3.66
District 4 $23.73 $4.02
Travel and Per Diem: All Districts
No travel or per diem established.
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Wage Benefit District 1 $32.95 $14.16
District 2 $33.15 $15.35
District 3 $34.69 $16.88 District 4 $35.76 $18.44
Duties Include: Testing and balancing, commissioning and retro-
commissioning of all air-handling equipment and duct work.
All Districts 0-45 mi. free zone
>45 mi.
•$0.25/mi. in employer vehicle.
•$0.65/mi. in employee vehicle.
Per Diem:
All Districts
$85/day
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INSULATION WORKERS - MECHANICAL (HEAT AND FROST)
Wage Benefit District 1 $43.81 $21.99
District 2 $43.81 $21.99
District 3 $43.81 $21.99 District 4 $43.81 $21.99
Duties Include:
Insulate pipes, ductwork or other mechanical systems.
Travel: 0-30 mi. free zone
>30-40 mi. $25.00/day
>40-50 mi. $35.00/day>50-60 mi. $45.00/day
>60 mi. $130.00/day plus
•$0.56/mi. if transportation is not provided.
$0.20/mi. if in company vehicle.
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IRONWORKERS – REINFORCING IRON AND REBAR WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $36.83 $26.92
District 2 $34.83 $24.68
District 3 $34.83 $25.37
District 4 $34.16 $25.83
Duties Include:
Structural steel erection; assemble prefabricated metal
buildings; cut, bend, tie, and place rebar; energy producing
windmill type towers; metal bleacher seating; handrail
fabrication and ornamental steel.
Travel:
All Districts
0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $100.00/day
>85 mi. $150.00/day
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IRONWORKERS – STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $34.94 $26.37
District 2 $34.83 $25.37
District 3 $34.83 $25.37
District 4 $34.83 $25.37
Travel:
All Districts
0-45 mi. free zone
>45-85 mi. $100.00/day
>85 mi. $150.00/day
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $4.00/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $6.00/hr.
Duties Include:
Structural steel erection; assemble prefabricated metal
buildings; cut, bend, tie, and place rebar; energy producing
windmill type towers; metal bleacher seating; handrail
fabrication and ornamental steel.
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MILLWRIGHTS
Wage Benefit
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PAINTERS: INCLUDING PAPERHANGERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $29.40 $21.48
District 2 $20.30 $21.48
District 3 $29.40 $21.48 District 4 $26.64 $21.48
Travel and Per Diem:
All Districts
No travel or per diem established.
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District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
$40.45
$40.45
$40.45
$40.45
$21.25
$21.25
$21.25
$21.25
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PILE BUCKS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Set up crane; set up hammer; weld tips on piles; set leads;
insure piles are driven straight with the use of level or plum bob. Give direction to crane operator as to speed and
direction of swing. Cut piles to grade.
Zone Pay:
All Districts
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-60 mi. base pay + $4.00/hr.
>60 mi. base pay + $6.00/hr.
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PILOT CAR DRIVERS
No Rate Established
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PLASTERERS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
All materials beyond the substrate, such as a moisture
barrier, any type of drainage installation between the
moisture barrier and insulation or EPS board, the
attachment of the EPS board, installation of fiberglass
mesh embedded in the base coat, any water-resistant coat that is applied on top of the insulation to serve as a
weather barrier, and the application of the finish coat.
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PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $40.90 $17.47
District 2 $44.90 $17.47
District 3 $44.90 $17.47 District 4 $40.90 $20.86
Duties Include:
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipe-lines or pipe
systems that carry water, steam, air, other liquids or gases.
Testing of piping systems, commissioning and retro-commissioning. Workers in this occupation may also install
heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control
systems.
Travel:
Disrict 1
0-30 mi. free zone
>30-50 mi. $35.00/day>50-75 mi. $45.00/day
>75 mi. $100.00/day
Special Provision
If transportation is not provided, mileage at $0.35/mi. for
one trip out and one trip back is added to the amounts above. However, if the employee is traveling more than 75
miles/day, only subsistence at the rate of $85.00/day is
required.
Districts 2 & 3
0-45 mi. free zone>45 mi.
•$0.00/mi. in employer vehicle.
•$0.65/mi. in employee vehicle.
Special Provision:
At the contractors’ option, mileage for one trip out and one
trip back per week may be paid plus subsistence at the rate
of $135.00/day.
District 4
0-70 free zone
>70 mi.
•On jobs when employees do not work consecutive
days: $0.55/mi. if employer doesn’t provide
transportation. Not to exceed two trips.
•On jobs when employees work any number ofconsecutive days: $110.00/day.
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ROOFERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $32.97 $9.40
District 2 $32.97 $9.40
District 3 $32.97 $9.40
District 4 $25.08 $5.19
Duties Include:
Metal roofing, covers roofs, walls and foundations with
water proofing, insulation and vapor barriers in addition to
metal flashings. Roofing includes shingles, low slope
membranes, metal roofs, insulation, spray foam, coatings
and vapor barriers. Wall coverings include metal panels,
insulated metal panels and other waterproofing or rain
screen systems. Foundation systems include waterproofing
and insulation. Excludes prefabricated metal buildings.
Travel:
District 1
0-50 mi. free zone
>50 mi.
•$0.00/mi. in employer vehicle.
•$0.35/mi. in employee vehicle.
District 2 and 3
0-35 mi. free zone
>35 mi.
•$0.00/mi. in employer vehicle.
•$0.40/mi. in employee vehicle.
District 4
0-50 mi. free zone
>50 mi.
•$0.00/mi. in employer vehicle.
•$0.35/mi. in employee vehicle.
Per Diem:
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SHEET METAL WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $38.14 $21.61
District 2 $38.14 $21.61
District 3 $38.14 $21.61
District 4 $38.14 $21.61
Duties Include:
Testing and balancing, commissioning and retro-
commissioning of all air-handling equipment and duct work.
Manufacture, fabrication, assembling, installation,
dismantling, and alteration of all HVAC systems, air
conveyer systems, and exhaust systems. All lagging over
insulation and all duct lining.
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District 1
$84.00/day
District 2 and 3
Employer pays for room + $30.00/day.
District 4
Employer pays for room + $25.00/day.
All Districts
0-45 mi. free zone
46-65 mi. $35/day
>65 mi. $155/day for overnight stay
>65 mi. if employee is driving/riding in a company
vehicle and returns home the same day, drive time
shall be paid both ways, and no subsistence paid.
Drive time will be at straight time and there shall be
no benefits paid for drive time. Drive time will be
outside the regular shift.
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SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLERS
Travel:
Districts 1, 2 and 3
No mileage due when traveling in employer’s vehicle.
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling
in employee’s vehicle:
0-08 mi. free zone
>08-50 mi. federal mileage rate/mi. in excess of thefree zone.
>50 mi. $60.57/day
District 4
No mileage due when traveling in employer’s vehicle.
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling
in employee’s vehicle:
0-18 mi. free zone
>18-60 mi. federal mileage rate/mi.
>60 mi. $75.00/day
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SPRINKLER FITTERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $44.11 $32.36
District 2 $44.11 $23.55 District 3 $38.70 $20.37
District 4 $44.11 $21.97
Duties Include:
Duties Include but not limited to any and all fire protection
systems: Installation, dismantling, inspection, testing,
maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and corrections of all
fire protection and fire control systems, including both
overhead and underground water mains, all piping, fire
hydrants, standpipes, air lines, tanks, and pumps used in
connection with sprinkler and alarm systems.
Travel
All Districts
The following travel allowance is applicable when traveling
in employee’s vehicle.
0-60 mi. free zone
>60-80 mi. $19.00/day
>80-100 mi. $29.00/day>100 mi. $105.00/day + the IRS rate per mile and
$8.92 for every 15 miles traveled for one trip out
and one trip back
No travel allowance required when in employer’s vehicle
except when staying the night.
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Wage Benefit
District 1 $36.50 $16.76
District 2 $36.50 $16.76
District 3 $36.50 $16.76
District 4 $36.50 $16.76
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Travel and Per Diem:
All Districts
No travel or per diem established.
Travel:
All Districts
The federal mileage rate/mi. in effect when travel occurs if using own vehicle.
Per Diem:
All Districts
Employer pays for meals and lodging up to $75.00/day. When jobsite is located in Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and
Gardiner, lodging and meals will be provided by the
employer for all actual and reasonable expenses incurred.
Travel and Per Diem
No travel or per diem established.
TAPERS
No Rate Established
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS
Duties Include:
Install voice; sound; vision and data systems. This
occupation includes burglar alarms, fire alarms, fiber optic systems, and video systems for security or entertainment
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TERRAZZO WORKERS AND FINISHERS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Finish work on hard tile, marble, and wood tile to floors,
ceilings, and roof decks
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TILE AND STONE SETTERS
No Rate Established
Duties Include:
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls,
floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
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Wage Benefit
District 1 $39.66 $14.43
District 2 $22.00 $11.06
District 3 $22.00 $11.27
District 4 $22.00 $11.27
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TRUCK DRIVERS
Pilot Car Driver No Rate Established
Wage Benefit
District 1 $23.68 $ 7.67
District 2 $23.80 $ 6.13 District 3 $23.80 $ 6.13
District 4 $23.68 $ 7.67
Truck drivers include but are not limited to:
Combination Truck & Concrete Mixer; Distributor Driver; Dry
Batch Trucks; DumpTrucks & Similar Equipment; Flat
Trucks; Lowboys, Four-Wheel Trailers, Float Semitrailer;
Powder Truck Driver (Bulk Unloader Type); Servicemen;
Service Truck Drivers, Fuel Truck Drivers, Tiremen; Trucks
with Power Equipment; Truck Mechanic; Water Tank
Drivers, Petroleum Product Drivers.
Zone Pay:
All Districts
No zone pay established.
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MONTANA
PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR NONCONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2025
Effective: January 11, 2025
Greg Gianforte, Governor
State of Montana
Sarah Swanson, Commissioner
Department of Labor & Industry
To obtain copies of prevailing wage rate schedules, or for information relating to public works projects and payment of prevailing
wage rates, visit ESD at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact:
Employment Standards Division Montana Department of Labor and Industry
P. O. Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604 Phone 406-444-6543
The department welcomes questions, comments, and suggestions from the public. In addition, we’ll do our best to provide
information in an accessible format, upon request, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, in accordance with Sections 18-2-401 and 18-2-402 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), has determined the standard prevailing rate of wages for the occupations listed in this
publication.
The wages specified herein control the prevailing rate of wages for the purposes of Section 18-2-401, et seq., MCA. It is required
each employer pay (as a minimum) the rate of wages, including fringe benefits, travel allowance, zone pay and per diem
applicable to the district in which the work is being performed as provided in the attached wage determinations.
All Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are available on the Internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-wage-
rates or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
In addition, this publication provides general information concerning compliance with Montana’s Prevailing Wage Law and the
payment of prevailing wages. For detailed compliance information relating to public works contracts and payment of prevailing wage rates, please consult the regulations on the internet at erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards or contact the department at (406)
444-6543.
SARAH SWANSON
Commissioner
Department of Labor and Industry
State of Montana
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MONTANA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Wage Rates:
Maintenance of Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities ………………………………………………………………......................................... 8
Custodial or Security Services for Publicly Owned Buildings and Facilities ................................................................................ 8
Grounds Maintenance for Publicly Owned Property …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Operation of Public Drinking Water Supply, Waste Collection and Waste Disposal Systems ………………………………………… 11 Law Enforcement, Including Correction and Detention Officers ………………………………………………………………............................ 13
Fire Protection …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Public or School Transportation Driving ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Nursing, Nurse’s Aid Services, and Medical Laboratory Technician Services ………………………………………………………………. 14 Material and Mail Handling ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Food Service and Cooking ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Motor Vehicle and Construction Equipment Repair and Servicing ……………………………………………………………........................... 17
Appliance and Office Machine Repair and Servicing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
A.Date of Publication January 13, 2025
B.Definition of Nonconstruction Services Occupations
Section 18-2-401(9)(a)-(9)(l), MCA defines “nonconstruction services” as “…work performed by an individual, not
including management, office, or clerical work, for:
(a)the maintenance of publicly owned buildings and facilities, including public highways, roads, streets, and
alleys;
(b)custodial or security services for publicly owned buildings and facilities;
(c)grounds maintenance for publicly owned property;
(d)the operation of public drinking water supply, waste collection, and waste disposal systems;
(e)law enforcement, including janitors and prison guards;
(f)fire protection;
(g)public or school transportation driving;
(h)nursing, nurse’s aid services, and medical laboratory technician services;
(i)material and mail handling;
(j)food service and cooking;
(k)motor vehicle and construction equipment repair and servicing; and
(l)appliance and office machine repair and servicing.”
A.Date of Publication …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
B.Definition of Nonconstruction Services ………………………………………………………………………………………..................................... 2
C.Definition of Public Works Contract .…………………………………………………………………………………………....................................... 3 D.Prevailing Wage Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
E.Rates to Use for Projects …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
F.Wage Rate Adjustments for Multiyear Contracts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
G.Fringe Benefits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 H.Prevailing Wage Districts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
I.Dispatch City ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
J.Zone Pay …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
K.Computing Travel Benefits …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
L.Per Diem …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 M.Apprentices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
N.Posting Notice of Prevailing Wages ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
O.Employment Preference ……………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................... 5
P.Occupations Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Q.Nonconstruction Services Occupations ………………………………………………………………………………………..................................... 5
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C.Definition of Public Works Contract
Section 18-2-401(11)(a), MCA defines “public works contract” as “…a contract for construction services let by the
state, county, municipality, school district, or political subdivision or for nonconstruction services let by the state,
county, municipality, or political subdivision in which the total cost of the contract is in excess of $25,000…”
D.Prevailing Wage Schedule
This publication covers only Nonconstruction Service occupations and rates. These rates will remain in effect until
superseded by a more current publication. Current prevailing wage rate schedules for Heavy, Highway, and Building
Construction occupations can be found on the Internet at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/labor-standards/state-prevailing-
wage-rates/ or by contacting the department at (406) 444-6543.
E.Rates to Use for Projects
ARM, 24.17.127(1)(c), states “The wage rates applicable to a particular public works project are those in effect at the
time the bid specifications are advertised.”
F.Wage Rate Adjustments for Multi-year Contracts
Section 18-2-417, MCA states:
“(1) Any public works contract that by the terms of the original contract calls for more than 30 months to fully perform must include a provision to adjust, as provided in subsection (2), the standard prevailing rate of wages to
be paid to the workers performing the contract.
(2) The standard prevailing rate of wages paid to workers under a contract subject to this section must be adjusted
12 months after the date of the award of the public works contract. The amount of the adjustment must be a 3%
increase. The adjustment must be made and applied every 12 months for the term of the contract.
(3) Any increase in the standard rate of prevailing wages for workers under this section is the sole responsibility of
the contractor and any subcontractors and not the contracting agency.”
G. Fringe Benefits
Section 18-2-412, MCA states:
“(1) To fulfill the obligation...a contractor or subcontractor may:
(a) pay the amount of fringe benefits and the basic hourly rate of pay that is part of the standard prevailing rate of
wages directly to the worker or employee in cash;
(b) make an irrevocable contribution to a trustee or a third person pursuant to a fringe benefit fund, plan, or
program that meets the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or that is a bonafide program approved by the U. S. department of labor; or
(c) make payments using any combination of methods set forth in subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) so that the
aggregate of payments and contributions is not less than the standard prevailing rate of wages, including fringe
benefits and travel allowances, applicable to the district for the particular type of work being performed.
(2) The fringe benefit fund, plan, or program described in subsection (1)(b) must provide benefits to workers or
employees for health care, pensions on retirement or death, life insurance, disability and sickness insurance, or
bona fide programs that meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or thatare approved by the U. S. department of labor.”
Fringe benefits are paid for all hours worked (straight time and overtime hours). However, fringe benefits are not to
be considered a part of the hourly rate of pay for calculating overtime, unless there is a collectively bargained
agreement in effect that specifies otherwise.
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H. Prevailing Wage Districts
Montana counties are aggregated into 4 districts for the purpose of prevailing wage. The prevailing wage districts
are composed of the following counties:
I. Dispatch City
ARM, 24.17.103(11), defines dispatch city as “...the courthouse in the city from the following list which is closest to the
center of the job: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula and Sidney.” A dispatch city
shall be considered the point of origin only for jobs within the counties identified in that district (as shown below):
District 1 – Kalispell and Missoula: includes Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders;
District 2 – Butte and Helena: includes Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Glacier, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark,
Liberty, Madison, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow, Teton, and Toole; District 3 – Bozeman and Great Falls: includes Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Meagher, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Sweet Grass, and Wheatland;
District 4 – Billings, Miles City and Sidney: includes Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield,
McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Stillwater, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux, and
Yellowstone.
J.Zone Pay
Zone pay is not travel pay. ARM, 24.17.103(25), defines zone pay as “...an amount added to the base pay; the
combined sum then becomes the new base wage rate to be paid for all hours worked on the project. Zone pay must be
determined by measuring the road miles one way over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city to
the center of the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
K.Computing Travel Benefits
ARM, 24.17.103(23), states “ ‘Travel pay,’ also referred to as ‘travel allowance,’ is and must be paid for travel both to and from the job site, except those with special provisions listed under the classification. The rate is determined by
measuring the road miles one direction over the shortest practical maintained route from the dispatch city or the
employee's home, whichever is closer, to the center of the job.” See section I above for a list of dispatch cities.
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L.Per Diem
ARM, 24.17.103(19), states “ ‘Per diem’ typically covers costs associated with board and lodging expenses. Per diem is
paid when an employee is required to work at a location outside the daily commuting distance and is required to stay at
that location overnight or longer.”
M.Apprentices
Wage rates for apprentices registered in approved federal or state apprenticeship programs are contained in those
programs. Additionally, section 18-2-416(2), MCA states “…The full amount of any applicable fringe benefits must
be paid to the apprentice while the apprentice is working on the public works contract.” Apprentices not registered
in approved federal or state apprenticeship programs will be paid the appropriate journey level prevailing wage rate
when working on a public works contract.
N.Employment Preference
Sections 18-2-403, MCA requires contractors to give preference to the employment of bona fide Montana residents
in the performance of work on public works contracts.
O.Occupations Definitions
You can find definitions for these occupations on the following Bureau of Labor Statistics website:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm
P.Nonconstruction Services Occupations
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ELEVATOR REPAIRERS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS (GENERAL)
STATIONARY ENGINEERS AND BOILER OPERATORS
CUSTODIAL OR SECURITY SERVICES FOR PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKERS
JANITORS AND CLEANERS
PARKING ENFORCEMENT WORKERS PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS
SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS REPAIRERS
SECURITY GUARDS
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
FALLERS
FOREST AND CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS
FOREST EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKERS
MATERIAL MOVING WORKRS (ALL OTHER)
MEDIUM TRUCK DRIVERS
PEST CONTROL WORKERS
PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS (VEGETATION)
TREE TRIMMERS AND PRUNERS
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OPERATION OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY,
WASTE COLLECTION, AND WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
HEAVY AND TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS
LANDFILL ATTENDANTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS RECYCLING AND RECLAMATION WORKERS
REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTORS
SEPTIC TANK SERVICERS AND SEWER PIPE CLEANERS WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SYSTEM OPERATORS
LAW ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
POLICE, FIRE, AND DISPATCHERS
PROBATION OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALISTS
FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINGUISHER REPAIRERS FOREST FIREFIGHTERS
PUBLIC OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION DRIVING
BUS DRIVERS (SCHOOL OR SPECIAL CLIENT)
BUS DRIVERS (TRANSIST AND INTERCITY)
LIGHT TRUCK OR DELIVERY SERVICES DRIVERS (INCLUDES VAN DRIVERS)
NURSING, NURSE’S AID SERVICES, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SERVICES
BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIANS
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS
HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PERSONAL CARE AIDES
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
NURSE PRACTITIONERS NURSING ASSISTANTS
ORDERLIES
PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS REGISTERED NURSES
MATERIAL AND MAIL HANDLING
FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL HANDLERS
FOOD SERVICE AND COOKING
COOKS (INSTITUTION AND CAFETERIA)
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED WORKERS
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MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SERVICING
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND MECHANICS
BUS AND TRUCK MECHANICS AND DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANICS
APPLIANCE AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND SERVICING APPLIANCE MECHANICS
COMPUTER, AUTOMATED TELLER, AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIRERS
COMPUTER USER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
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WAGE RATES
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ELEVATOR REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS (GENERAL)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.06 $9.96
District 2 $22.39 $9.30
District 3 $23.67 $9.50
District 4 $23.07 $8.68
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STATIONARY ENGINEERS AND BOILER OPERATORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $27.17 $11.47 District 2 $27.17 $11.47
District 3 $23.89 $11.03
District 4 $23.56 $10.81
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CUSTODIAL OR SECURITY SERVICES FOR PUBLICLY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.28 $6.68
District 2 $19.82 $5.67 District 3 $18.98 $4.90
District 4 $17.39 $7.25
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JANITORS AND CLEANERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.35 $9.71
District 2 $20.51 $7.96
District 3 $18.43 $7.94
District 4 $18.63 $12.35
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT WORKERS
No Rate Established
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PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS
No Rate Established
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SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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SECURITY GUARDS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.11 $10.14
District 2 $18.00 $10.36 District 3 $20.00 $2.29
District 4 $15.54 $2.29
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLICLY OWNED PROPERTY
FALLERS
No Rate Established
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FOREST AND CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS
No Rate Established
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FOREST AND CONSERVATION WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $26.11 $12.96
District 2 $27.78 $12.96
District 3 $27.78 $12.96
District 4 $27.78 $12.96
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FOREST EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
No Rate Established
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LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKERS
Wage Benefit District 1 $21.52 $6.03
District 2 $20.79 $2.98
District 3 $20.23 $4.30
District 4 $18.77 $4.77
Duties Include:
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas. Grounds maintenance of cemeteries.
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MATERIAL MOVING WORKERS (ALL OTHER)
Wage Benefit District 1 $26.97 $14.04
District 2 $26.97 $14.04
District 3 $23.59 $14.04 District 4 $26.40 $14.04
Occupations Include:
Bulldozer Operator, Freight Elevator Operator, Shovel Operator
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MEDIUM TRUCK DRIVERS
No Rate Established
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PEST CONTROL WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 2 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 3 $18.09 No Rate Established
District 4 $18.09 No Rate Established
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PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS, AND APPLICATORS (VEGETATION)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $23.73 $6.90 District 2 $18.79 $6.05
District 3 $17.49 $5.34
District 4 $17.81 $5.67
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TREE TRIMMERS AND PRUNERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $29.12 $9.73
District 2 $27.76 $9.73
District 3 $30.92 $9.73
District 4 $30.92 $9.73
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OPERATION OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY,
WASTE COLLECTION, AND WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
HEAVY AND TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $27.26 $14.09 District 2 $29.51 $11.66
District 3 $28.14 $12.32
District 4 $27.83 $12.95
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LANDFILL ATTENDANTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.44 $13.97
District 2 $23.51 $11.56
District 3 $21.40 $12.13
District 4 $22.66 $11.72
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RECYCLING AND RECLAMATION WORKERS
No Rate Established
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REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTORS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $15.11 No Rate Established
District 2 $15.11 No Rate EstablishedDistrict 3 $15.11 No Rate Established
District 4 $15.11 No Rate Established
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SEPTIC TANK SERVICERS AND SEWER PIPE CLEANERS
No Rate Established
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WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SYSTEM OPERATORS
Wage Benefit District 1 $24.41 $11.38
District 2 $25.61 $11.89
District 3 $27.54 $12.29 District 4 $27.34 $12.10
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LAW ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
CORRECTION AND DETENTION OFFICERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $25.31 $13.73
District 2 $23.46 $10.22
District 3 $22.98 $10.46 District 4 $26.03 $17.01
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POLICE, FIRE, AND AMBULANCE DISPATCHERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $24.65 $11.79
District 2 $28.75 $6.23
District 3 $21.02 $7.77 District 4 $24.23 $10.92
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No Rate Established
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FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINQUISHER REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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FOREST FIREFIGHTERS
No Rate Established
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PUBLIC OR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION DRIVING
BUS DRIVERS (SCHOOL OR SPECIAL CLIENT)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.97 $8.45
District 2 $18.82 $5.72
District 3 $19.00 $8.67
District 4 $25.45 $10.24
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BUS DRIVERS (TRANSIT AND INTERCITY)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $26.71 $13.87
District 2 $23.71 $13.79
District 3 $17.27 $13.38
District 4 $23.48 $13.38
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LIGHT TRUCK OR DELIVERY SERVICES DRIVERS (INCLUDES VAN DRIVERS)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $19.64 $4.41
District 2 $19.63 $4.74
District 3 $19.77 $4.41
District 4 $19.78 $4.41
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NURSING, NURSE’S AID SERVICES, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SERVICES
BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIANS
No Rate Established
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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $35.81 $8.92
District 2 $36.55 $8.68
District 3 $36.04 $8.68
District 4 $31.46 $10.17
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $23.77 $6.01
District 2 $23.62 $5.64
District 3 $23.62 $5.64
District 4 $23.77 $6.01
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HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PERSONAL CARE AIDES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $15.00 $3.30 District 2 $16.56 $4.87
District 3 $19.25 $5.51
District 4 $16.69 $3.94
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $29.67 $5.46
District 2 $28.52 $6.71
District 3 $26.92 $6.73
District 4 $29.31 $9.82
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit District 1 $20.85 $5.08
District 2 $20.06 $4.60
District 3 $22.05 $5.80 District 4 $23.32 $9.85
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NURSE PRACTIONERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $59.92 $12.81
District 2 $62.08 $11.09
District 3 $62.46 $11.15
District 4 $61.97 $15.17
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NURSING ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $18.67 $3.12
District 2 $16.59 $3.03
District 3 $18.45 $6.35
District 4 $19.86 $7.23
Occupations Include:
Certified Nursing Assistants, Hospital Aides, Infirmary Attendants
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ORDERLIES
No Rate Established
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PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $61.82 $8.75
District 2 $65.49 $11.58
District 3 $67.37 $11.33
District 4 $63.78 $15.08
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REGISTERED NURSES
Wage Benefit
District 1 $37.26 $9.64
District 2 $43.83 $11.30 District 3 $40.76 $8.53
District 4 $40.49 $11.59
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MATERIAL AND MAIL HANDLING
FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL HANDLERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $16.60 $6.96
District 2 $23.49 $8.58
District 3 $21.65 $10.00 District 4 $20.48 $9.08
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FOOD SERVICE AND COOKING
COOKS, (INSTITUTION AND CAFETERIA)
Wage Benefit
District 1 $17.50 $5.56
District 2 $16.20 $4.02
District 3 $17.17 $5.46
District 4 $18.17 $5.18
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FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED WORKERS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $14.96 $4.47
District 2 $14.01 $4.47 District 3 $17.35 $4.51
District 4 $16.61 $7.22
Occupations Include:
Dietary Aides, Counter Attendants, and Dining Room Attendants.
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MOTOR VEHICLE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REPAIR
AND SERVICING
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND MECHANICS
Wage Benefit District 1 $26.48 $3.13
District 2 $26.58 $5.95
District 3 $27.06 $6.69
District 4 $29.55 $5.44
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BUS AND TRUCK MECHANICS AND DIESEL ENGINE SPECIALISTS
Wage Benefit District 1 $31.84 $14.78
District 2 $28.88 $13.41
District 3 $27.03 $11.39
District 4 $27.18 $11.48
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MECHANICS
No Rate Established
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APPLIANCE AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND SERVICING
APPLIANCE MECHANICS
No Rate Established
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COMPUTER USER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Wage Benefit
District 1 $24.62 $11.08
District 2 $26.93 $11.09
District 3 $32.32 $13.78
District 4 $30.95 $13.81
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COMPUTER, AUTOMATED TELLER, AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIRERS
No Rate Established
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