How much does a Plumber make in Montana?

The average Plumber salary in Montana is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,100 annually ($4,675/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $56,100/year or $4,675/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $3,383. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $3,383. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber 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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Plumber Salary in Montana (2026)

The average Plumber in Montana earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,100/year ($4,675/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,100
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,675
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,158
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$3,383
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.08%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Montana's plumbing market is anchored by United Association Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 41 Helena + Local 30 Missoula + Local 459 Billings (UA-affiliated commercial + industrial plumbing across MT), Malmstrom Air Force Base Great Falls facilities + civilian contractor plumbing, Billings Clinic + Logan Health Kalispell + Bozeman Health + St Vincent Intermountain MT + Benefis facility maintenance, Stillwater Mining Nye + Big Timber + Columbus Smelter industrial plumbing, the substantial MT post-2020 residential construction (the substantial Bozeman + Big Sky + Whitefish + Kalispell + Flathead Lake post-2020 UHNW + remote work migration driving substantial MT housing growth), MT is NOT a RTW state — the substantial MT public + private sector collective bargaining preserved, plus the substantial Yellowstone Club + Big Sky Town Center luxury facility plumbing.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 41 / 30 / 459)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

UA Local 41 Helena + 30 Missoula + 459 Billings journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT

Senior Master Plumber / Foreman

$85,000–$128,000+ OT

Master plumber + foreman · UA Local 41 + 30 + 459 leadership + OT

Senior Plumber (Malmstrom AFB Civilian)

$72,000–$108,000+ benefits

Malmstrom AFB federal civilian plumber · GS-WG-10/11 + cleared premium

Senior Plumber (Billings Clinic / Logan / Bozeman Health)

$68,000–$98,000+ OT

Billings + Logan + Bozeman Health + St Vincent + Benefis facilities · healthcare facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (Stillwater Mining / Industrial)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Stillwater Mining Nye + Columbus Smelter + the substantial MT mining industrial facility

Senior Plumber (Big Sky / Yellowstone Club UHNW)

$82,000–$132,000+ OT

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

Senior Plumber (Residential Owner / Independent)

$78,000–$148,000+ profit

Independent residential plumber · the substantial post-2020 MT residential growth

Senior Service Plumber

$58,000–$88,000+ OT

Service + emergency residential plumber · the substantial MT homeowner service

Mid-Career Plumber (3-7 yrs)

$48,000–$72,000+ OT

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

Apprentice Plumber (Year 1-4)

$32,000–$48,000+ OT

Local 41 + 30 + 459 apprentice + MT non-union apprentice · UA training fund · entry band

Worth knowing: Big Sky + Yellowstone Club + Whitefish UHNW resort + the substantial post-2020 MT residential construction is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state UHNW resort + migration-driven housing plumbing anchor and a feature most national plumbing surveys understate for MT. The substantial MT UHNW resort + post-2020 residential construction (the substantial Big Sky Resort post-2020 $400M+ Boyne Resorts expansion + Yellowstone Club private estate + Whitefish Mountain Resort + the substantial post-2020 Bozeman + Big Sky + Whitefish + Kalispell + Flathead Lake UHNW migration + the substantial post-2020 MT residential construction including substantial Bozeman + Big Sky + Whitefish residential growth + the substantial MT post-2020 net in-migration as one of country's fastest-growing US states + the substantial MT post-2020 luxury home construction + the substantial post-2020 MT remote-work-enabled migration) supports substantial MT residential + UHNW resort plumbing. Senior UHNW resort + post-2020 residential plumbers clear $78-148K+ OT + profit. UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 41 Helena + Local 30 Missoula + Local 459 Billings (the substantial UA-affiliated commercial + industrial plumbing + the substantial Local 41 healthcare + institutional plumbing + the substantial Local 30 + 459 MT statewide coverage) supports substantial MT commercial + industrial plumbing. Malmstrom AFB federal civilian + Billings Clinic + Logan + Bozeman Health + Stillwater Mining + Columbus Smelter industrial. MT is NOT a RTW state — substantial public + private sector collective bargaining preserved. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. MT flat 5.9% + MT 0% sales tax anchor the MT plumbing proposition.