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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$29.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,053/year ($4,088/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 7th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 1,140 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $60,960 a year — though pay ranges from $50,650 for newcomers to $65,610 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,140 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $60,960 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 $49,053 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,135 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,663 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,108 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,053 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Montana?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Montana is $60,960 per year ($29.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $62,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $60,960, a single filer in Montana takes home about $49,053 per year ($4,088 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,140 Highway Maintenance Worker 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.