Painter Salary in Montana (2026)
$28.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,033/year ($3,919/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 12th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 920 Painter jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $58,290 a year — though pay ranges from $35,160 for newcomers to $69,510 at the top.
Painter pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 920 Painter jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Painter salary of $58,290 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 $47,033 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,815 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,459 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,983 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,033 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,919 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Montana?
- The median Painter salary in Montana is $58,290 per year ($28.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,390 and $61,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Montana?
- On the median salary of $58,290, a single filer in Montana takes home about $47,033 per year ($3,919 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 920 Painter 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.