How much does a Electrician make in Montana?

The average Electrician salary in Montana is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $58,033 annually ($4,836/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Montana?

On a $75,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $58,033/year or $4,836/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $3,560. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $3,560. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Montana (2026)

The average Electrician in Montana earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $58,033/year ($4,836/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$58,033
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,836
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,232
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$3,560
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.62%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Montana's electrical market is anchored by IBEW Local 233 Helena + IBEW Local 532 Billings + IBEW Local 768 Missoula + IBEW Local 121 Great Falls (substantial MT IBEW commercial + industrial electrical across MT), NorthWestern Energy MT (substantial MT utility + the substantial post-2024 MT wind buildout + Colstrip coal + Yellowstone hydropower grid + the substantial NorthWestern Energy 30+ year MT grid investment), the substantial post-2024 MT wind energy buildout (post-IRA 2022 acceleration + the substantial MT wind farm O&M employment), Malmstrom AFB Great Falls (~3.5K + 341st Missile Wing + post-2024 LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM electrical sustainment), Stillwater Mining Nye + Columbus Smelter industrial electrical, the substantial post-2020 Bozeman + Big Sky + Whitefish residential + commercial electrical, MT is NOT a RTW state.

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 233 / 532 / 768)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

IBEW Local 233 Helena + 532 Billings + 768 Missoula · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT

Senior Master Electrician / Foreman

$85,000–$128,000+ OT

Master electrician + foreman · IBEW Local 233 + 532 + 768 + 121 leadership + OT

Senior Electrician (Cleared / Malmstrom Sentinel)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

Malmstrom 341st MW + post-2024 Sentinel facility · cleared aerospace + premium

Senior Electrician (NorthWestern Energy)

$88,000–$132,000+ overtime

NorthWestern Energy MT · utility multi-state SD + MT + ND

Senior Wind Technician (MT Wind Farm O&M)

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

MT wind farm O&M · the substantial post-2024 MT wind buildout post-IRA

Senior Electrician (Stillwater Mining / Smelter)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Stillwater Mining Nye + Big Timber + Columbus Smelter · PGM mining + smelter electrical

Senior Lineworker (NorthWestern / IBEW)

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

NorthWestern Energy lineworker · IBEW Local 44 + 1245 · the substantial MT grid

Senior Electrician (Big Sky / Yellowstone Club UHNW)

$82,000–$128,000+ OT

Big Sky + Yellowstone Club + Whitefish · UHNW resort + private estate luxury electrical

Mid-Career Electrician (3-7 yrs)

$52,000–$78,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at MT firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Electrician (Year 1-5)

$35,000–$52,000+ OT

IBEW Local 233 apprentice + MT non-union apprentice · NJATC training · entry band

Worth knowing: Post-2024 Montana wind energy buildout + Malmstrom Sentinel ICBM electrical dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state wind energy + cleared aerospace electrical anchor and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for MT. The substantial post-2024 MT wind energy buildout (the substantial post-2024 MT wind farm capacity expansion ~1.5 GW + the substantial post-IRA Inflation Reduction Act 2022 MT wind + utility-scale solar acceleration + the substantial NorthWestern Energy MT wind buildout + the substantial Berkshire Hathaway PacifiCorp MT wind + the substantial post-2024 MT wind transmission upgrades + the substantial Eastern MT + Hi-Line wind farm O&M employment + the substantial post-2024 MT solar buildout) supports substantial MT wind energy electrical. Senior MT wind technicians + lineworkers clear $72-138K+ OT. Malmstrom Air Force Base Great Falls + post-2024 LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM facility electrical (the substantial Malmstrom post-2024 Sentinel facility construction including Launch Control Center + Missile Procedures Trainer + the substantial Malmstrom 341st MW + 819th RED HORSE facility electrical) supports substantial MT cleared electrical. IBEW Local 233 Helena + Local 532 Billings + Local 768 Missoula + Local 121 Great Falls + Stillwater Mining + Columbus Smelter + Big Sky + Yellowstone Club UHNW resort + post-2020 MT residential + commercial electrical growth. MT is NOT a RTW state. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. MT flat 5.9% + MT 0% sales tax anchor the MT electrical proposition.