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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$29.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,401/year ($4,117/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 28th of 50 states for Sheet Metal Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 410 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $61,420 a year — though pay ranges from $44,310 for newcomers to $84,220 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 410 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $61,420 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 $49,401 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,190 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,699 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,130 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,401 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,117 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Montana?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Montana is $61,420 per year ($29.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,540 and $78,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $61,420, a single filer in Montana takes home about $49,401 per year ($4,117 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 410 Sheet Metal 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.