Prevailing Wage for a Truck Driver in Carbon County, Montana (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Truck Driver (Heavy construction) in Carbon County is $19.98 base + $4.90 fringe = $24.88 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Carbon County. Montana also sets its own prevailing wage (MT DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the MT rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Federal · MT20260065 | $19.98 | $4.90 | $24.88 |
| Highway | Federal · MT20260080 | $39.31 | $13.83 | $53.14 |
| Residential | Federal · MT20260017 | $8.36 | $1.10 | $9.46 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Montana (they govern federally funded work); the MT state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Montana's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- MT20260065
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MT20260065 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Truck Driver on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $799.20 in base wages plus $196.00 in fringe = $995.20 gross for the week (Heavy). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team