Montana
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Montana
4 listed pipefitter programs in Montana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $78,190Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $79,960Median pay (state)
- $100,860Top 10% earn over
1,860 jobs in Montana · 4 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter 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 | $48,250 | $60,990 | $79,960 | $94,370 | $100,860 | $78,190 | 1,860 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $51,870 | $65,280 | $81,690 | $94,370 | $106,550 | $81,810 | 360 |
| Bozeman, MT | $55,690 | $62,520 | $81,310 | $89,480 | $97,440 | $77,220 | 350 |
| Missoula, MT | $48,150 | $58,640 | $79,750 | $97,280 | $98,390 | $77,630 | 290 |
| Great Falls, MT | $48,010 | $59,720 | $77,100 | $90,620 | $98,150 | $77,200 | 240 |
Programs
Listed programs in Montana
Every pipefitter program we matched in Montana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Havre, MT | Associate degree | 7 | $7,496–$22,397 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Montana State University-Northern Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Havre, MT | Associate degree | 12 | $7,496–$22,397 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Billings Pipe Trades JATC | Billings, MT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters #41 JATC | Butte, 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, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, 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.