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Electrician Salary in Montana (2026)
$36.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,855/year ($4,988/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,750 Electrician jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Electrician salary of $76,760 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 $59,855 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $76,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,872 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,976 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,855 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,988 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Montana?
- The median Electrician salary in Montana is $76,760 per year ($36.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,400 and $81,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Montana?
- On the median salary of $76,760, a single filer in Montana takes home about $59,855 per year ($4,988 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,750 Electrician 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.