Prevailing wage in Montana
Prevailing Wage in Montana — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Montana public-works contracts under Title 18, chapter 2, part 4, with separately specified bond-financed projects.
Thresholds and scope
The public-works-contract definition uses total contract cost over $25,000.
The rules
- Section 18-2-401 defines covered construction services, public bodies and the over-$25,000 contract threshold, with the stated exclusions. Source
- The state part does not apply when federal law determines the prevailing rate. Where it applies, the rate includes fringes and follows the greater of applicable bargaining-agreement or survey rates. Source
- Covered building construction uses district wage/fringe and travel provisions; heavy/highway construction uses statewide rates. Section 403(7) separately covers specified bond-financed projects over $25,000, with its bargaining-agreement exception. Source
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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