Carpenters Salary in Montana
Carpenters in Montana have a median of $58,820 a year, below the national $60,580 (−3%); the state ranks 28th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 21% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Montana pays more than every neighbouring state: North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and South Dakota range from $48,140 in South Dakota to $57,890 in North Dakota. Montana employs 4,030 carpenters, 7.88 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.83 means the occupation is more concentrated in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $20.68 | $23.84 | $28.28 | $32.47 | $37.09 | $28.68 | 4,030 | 7.88 | 1.83 |
| Annual | $43,010 | $49,590 | $58,820 | $67,530 | $77,140 | $59,640 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.83
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $30.02 | $62,450 | $48,660 | $80,540 | 900 | 12.48 | 2.90 |
| Billings, MT | $28.34 | $58,950 | $39,830 | $75,940 | 530 | 5.67 | 1.32 |
| Great Falls, MT | $28.27 | $58,790 | $44,320 | $74,590 | 370 | 10.11 | 2.35 |
| Helena, MT | $28.12 | $58,490 | $40,230 | $77,570 | 310 | 7.01 | 1.63 |
| Missoula, MT | $27.48 | $57,160 | $40,540 | $69,320 | 400 | 5.99 | 1.39 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.12 | $58,480 | $46,570 | $81,070 | 280 | 7.06 | 1.64 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $27.96 | $58,160 | $39,490 | $78,040 | 280 | 4.66 | 1.08 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $27.07 | $56,300 | $39,490 | $74,990 | 870 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $28.28 | $58,820 | 4,030 | 1.83 |
| Idaho | $25.00 | $52,000 | 8,380 | 2.27 |
| North Dakota | $27.83 | $57,890 | 2,360 | 1.28 |
| South Dakota | $23.14 | $48,140 | 4,560 | 2.32 |
| Wyoming | $27.33 | $56,850 | 2,260 | 1.87 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.