WD MT20260062(02Jan26).pdf

This is a Wage Determination document (General Decision Number MT20260062) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective January 2, 2026, for building construction projects in Cascade County, Montana.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications on federally-funded projects. Key trade classifications include Heat and Frost Insulator ($43.81/hour plus $21.87 fringes), Boilermaker ($38.75/hour plus $32.31 fringes), Bricklayer ($33.11/hour plus $17.18 fringes), Carpenter ($32.05/hour plus $15.02 fringes), Electrician ($36.50/hour plus $2.5%+$15.57 fringes), Elevator Mechanic ($67.61/hour plus $38.435+a+b fringes), Power Equipment Operator ($31.51-$32.88/hour plus $16.20 fringes), Ironworker ($36.83/hour plus $25.30 fringes), Laborer ($23.05/hour plus $12.72 fringes), Painter ($26.39/hour plus $19.39 fringes), Pipefitter ($46.45/hour plus $19.92 fringes), and Sheet Metal Worker ($40.07/hour plus $22.07 fringes). Zone-based travel premiums apply for work distances exceeding 30 miles from reference cities. The determination covers building construction projects exceeding four stories and requires compliance with Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. The document includes procedures for wage determination appeals directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or Administrative Review Board.