WAGE DATA · SOC 47-5011

DERRICK OPERATOR PAY
IN MONTANA.

Official wage data for derrick operators in Montana is not yet available in our dataset. Check back soon — or submit your pay to kickstart coverage.

// BLS DATA

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics has no published series for Derrick Operator in Montana at the state level. This usually means the employed population is too small to survey reliably. Check the metro breakdown below, or the national Derrick Operator pay page for Texas for comparison.

// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for derrick operators in Montana will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEM · FY 2026GSA

Lodging + M&IE by City

The federal government's per-diem rate is the baseline most contractors use. If your job's per diem is below this, you're subsidizing the contractor.

Big Sky / West Yellowstone/Gardiner
Gallatin/Park
$301
/day · meals $80
Kalispell/Whitefish
Flathead
$231
/day · meals $80
Missoula
Missoula
$226
/day · meals $74
Helena
Lewis and Clark
$206
/day · meals $74
Standard Rate
Montana
$178
/day · meals $68
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Government data is a baseline. Real take-home pay — including per diem, OT rules, housing allowances — comes from workers on the ground. Submit your pay anonymously to help the next hand.

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FAQ

Do derrick operators in Montana get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for Montana is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.