Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Montana

In Montana, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $38.44 an hour ($79,960 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.

$38.44Median hourly pay
$60,990–$94,370Middle half of workers, yearly
1,860People in this job in Montana

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($63,800). Montana ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Montana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.20$48,250
25% of workers$29.32$60,990
Half of workers (median)$38.44$79,960
75% of workers$45.37$94,370
90% of workers$48.49$100,860

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Montana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Billings$81,690360
Bozeman$81,310350
Missoula$79,750290
Great Falls$77,100240

Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Carpenters$58,820
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,580
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,290
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,620

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.