Prevailing Wage for a Insulator in Valley County, Montana (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Insulator (Building construction) in Valley County is $43.81 base + $21.87 fringe = $65.68 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · MT20260057 | $43.81 | $21.87 | $65.68 |
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
- MT20260057
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination MT20260057 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Insulator on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,752.40 in base wages plus $874.80 in fringe = $2,627.20 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Nearby & related
Insulator in Beaverhead Countyrate →Insulator in Big Horn Countyrate →Insulator in Blaine Countyrate →Insulator in Broadwater Countyrate →Insulator in Carbon Countyrate →Insulator in Carter Countyrate →Insulator in Cascade Countyrate →Insulator in Chouteau Countyrate →Boilermaker in Valley Countyrate →Bricklayer in Valley Countyrate →Carpenter in Valley Countyrate →Cement Mason / Concrete Finisher in Valley Countyrate →
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