Prevailing Wage Survey FAQs

Yes, please fill out the survey for all commercial and public work during your peak month of employment.  Please do not submit any information for work at private residences.  It you only worked on private residential jobs, please note that and return the survey in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope or call the Labor Standards Bureau, Wage & Hour Unit at (406) 444-6543.

I have reviewed your list of occupations and I have an occupation that is not listed. Should I...

I have reviewed your list of occupations and I have an occupation that is not listed.  Should I write in the occupation and its wages and benefit information?

No, please only fill out our survey for the occupations on the enclosed list.

We do not set rates for specific helper occupations so this information is not needed. Please fill out the survey for only those working at the journey level. However, if the worker is doing general labor type work, the worker should be classified as a General Laborer.

Yes, please use the map on the back of the cover letter to determine the district(s) where you had jobs and report work performed at each district on a separate page.

Under the Health and Welfare section, should I include health insurance payments the employee...

Under the Health and Welfare section, should I include health insurance payments the employee makes for their family members?

Please only provide the amount you pay towards the employee’s health insurance.

No, please only provide the employee’s base pay rate for the hourly rate.

You may call (406) 444-6543 with your information, or you may fax it to (406) 444-4140.

Your information will only be used to set Montana Prevailing Wage rates.

It can be obtained from the Labor Standards Bureau, Wage & Hour Unit at (406) 444-6543 or at the DLI website.