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Electrician Salary in Montana: Pay by City
Electricians in Montana earned a median $36.90 an hour, or $76,760 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $29.04 to $39.14 an hour, and the top tenth earned $43.03 or more. That is 21% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $23.62
- 25th
- $29.04
- Median
- $36.90
- 75th
- $39.14
- 90th
- $43.03
- 10th
- $49,130
- 25th
- $60,400
- Median
- $76,760
- 75th
- $81,420
- 90th
- $89,510
Which Montana cities pay electricians the most?
Billings has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $38.93 an hour; Great Falls has the lowest, $37.00.[1]
- Billings$38.93 · 510
- Missoula$38.10 · 280
- Helena$37.87 · 240
- Bozeman$37.61 · 440
- Great Falls$37.00 · 170
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Montana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $89,510 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.62 | $49,130 |
| 25th | $29.04 | $60,400 |
| Median | $36.90 | $76,760 |
| 75th | $39.14 | $81,420 |
| 90th | $43.03 | $89,510 |
| Mean | $34.58 | $71,930 |
How much do new electricians make in Montana?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Montana earned $23.62 an hour or less ($49,130 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.04 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Montana?
Projections Central expects Montana to go from 3,160 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,740 in 2034, a change of 18.6%, with about 350 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3,160 | 3,740 | 18.6% | 350 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Montana?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Montana. Plumbers have the highest median, $38.44 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.44 | $79,960 | 1,860 |
| General Contractors | $36.98 | $76,910 | 4,350 |
| Electricians | $36.90 | $76,760 | 2,750 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | $60,850 | 1,230 |
| Roofers | $28.38 | $59,030 | 370 |
Where to train in Montana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Montana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)