Welder Salary in Montana (2026)
$26.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,006/year ($3,750/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,530 Welder jobs in Montana (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Welder salary of $55,610 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 $45,006 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $55,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,493 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,254 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,857 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,006 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Montana?
- The median Welder salary in Montana is $55,610 per year ($26.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,590 and $63,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Montana?
- On the median salary of $55,610, a single filer in Montana takes home about $45,006 per year ($3,750 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,530 Welder 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.