Plumber Salary in Montana (2026)
$38.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,925/year ($5,160/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,860 Plumber jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Plumber salary of $79,960 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 $61,925 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,761 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,117 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,157 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,925 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Montana?
- The median Plumber salary in Montana is $79,960 per year ($38.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,990 and $94,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Montana?
- On the median salary of $79,960, a single filer in Montana takes home about $61,925 per year ($5,160 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,860 Plumber 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.