Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $29.31 an hour ($60,960 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($50,260). Montana ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.35 | $50,650 |
| 25% of workers | $28.56 | $59,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.31 | $60,960 |
| 75% of workers | $30.10 | $62,610 |
| 90% of workers | $31.54 | $65,610 |
Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $65,440 | 60 |
| Great Falls | $62,700 | 40 |
| Billings | $62,380 | 180 |
| Missoula | $61,230 | 110 |
| Helena | $60,000 | 80 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for highway maintenance workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,870 |
| Construction Laborers | $49,830 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,580 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,060 |
| Fence Erectors | $55,720 |
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