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Civil Engineer Salary in Montana (2026)
$44.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,407/year ($5,867/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Montana (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Civil Engineer salary of $93,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,407 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $93,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,645 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,120 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,898 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,407 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,867 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Montana?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Montana is $93,070 per year ($44.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,770 and $105,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $93,070, a single filer in Montana takes home about $70,407 per year ($5,867 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.