Electrician pay in Montana
What electricians earn in Montana: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 28 listed training programs.
- $71,930Average pay (state)
- $49,130Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,760Median pay (state)
- $89,510Top 10% earn over
2,750 jobs in Montana · 28 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Montana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $49,130 | $60,400 | $76,760 | $81,420 | $89,510 | $71,930 | 2,750 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $49,940 | $63,700 | $80,980 | $83,500 | $92,080 | $76,160 | 510 |
| Missoula, MT | $49,240 | $62,180 | $79,250 | $80,100 | $81,150 | $71,570 | 280 |
| Helena, MT | $49,560 | $61,540 | $78,760 | $81,150 | $82,350 | $71,150 | 240 |
| Bozeman, MT | $51,770 | $61,900 | $78,230 | $86,780 | $92,150 | $74,590 | 440 |
| Great Falls, MT | $48,800 | $64,810 | $76,960 | $79,890 | $94,670 | $73,780 | 170 |
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This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for electricians: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes.
Programs
Top training programs in Montana
We matched 28 programs in Montana: 3 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 25 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community College Electrician | Kalispell, MT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,024–$11,973 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Electrician | Kalispell, MT | Associate degree | 2 | $5,024–$11,973 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Electrician | Kalispell, MT | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $5,024–$11,973 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Billings IEC | Billings, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Billings IEC Apprentice School | Helena, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Billings IEC Apprenticeship School | Billings, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Bozeman IEC | Helena, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Bozeman IEC | Bozeman, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resource | Kalispell, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resources | Kalispell, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.