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Plumber Salary
in Montana
Plumbers in Montana (MT) earn a median of $57,200 a year, about $28 an hour. That runs roughly 7% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $36,300 and $94,100.
Bottom 10%
$36,300
MT Median
$57,200
Top 10%
$94,100
Plumber pay by experience in Montana
- Apprentice$34,300$17/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$57,200$28/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$77,200$37/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Montana metros
- Billings$54,300$26/hr
- Missoula$55,200$27/hr
- Great Falls$57,400$28/hr
Licensing in Montana
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Montana?
- Plumbers in Montana earn a median of $57,200 per year, about $28 per hour. That is roughly 7% below the national median. Most earn between $36,300 and $94,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Montana?
- Among Montana's major metros, Great Falls tends to pay plumbers the most, near $57,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Montana?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Montana is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Montana by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.