Carpenters pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for carpenters is $28.28 an hour ($58,820 a year). About 4,030 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Montana ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.68 | $43,010 |
| 25% of workers | $23.84 | $49,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.28 | $58,820 |
| 75% of workers | $32.47 | $67,530 |
| 90% of workers | $37.09 | $77,140 |
Carpenters pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $62,450 | 900 |
| Billings | $58,950 | 530 |
| Great Falls | $58,790 | 370 |
| Helena | $58,490 | 310 |
| Missoula | $57,160 | 400 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $49,830 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $47,920 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,580 |
| Electricians | $76,760 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $79,960 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $58,290 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $61,620 |
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