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Electrical Engineer Salary in Montana (2026)
$42.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,713/year ($5,559/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 49th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 790 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $87,360 a year — though pay ranges from $72,910 for newcomers to $133,180 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $112,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Electrical Engineer jobs in Montana (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $87,360 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 $66,713 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $87,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,389 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,683 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,575 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,713 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,559 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Montana?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Montana is $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,400 and $112,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $87,360, a single filer in Montana takes home about $66,713 per year ($5,559 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 790 Electrical 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.