Construction Laborers Salary in Montana
The median for construction laborers in Montana is $49,830 a year, somewhat above the national $47,120 (+6%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. Construction Laborers earn 2% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Montana pays more than every neighbouring state: North Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota range from $45,710 in South Dakota to $49,070 in North Dakota. Montana employs 4,590 construction laborers, 8.97 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.27 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 | $18.14 | $20.80 | $23.96 | $28.24 | $30.76 | $24.80 | 4,590 | 8.97 | 1.27 |
| Annual | $37,720 | $43,260 | $49,830 | $58,750 | $63,980 | $51,580 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.27
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.97
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 construction laborers, 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 | $26.77 | $55,690 | $44,310 | $71,180 | 790 | 10.97 | 1.56 |
| Missoula, MT | $24.00 | $49,930 | $37,500 | $60,740 | 510 | 7.53 | 1.07 |
| Great Falls, MT | $23.70 | $49,300 | $36,330 | $71,190 | 350 | 9.72 | 1.38 |
| Billings, MT | $23.68 | $49,240 | $38,350 | $64,440 | 830 | 8.87 | 1.26 |
| Helena, MT | $23.53 | $48,930 | $37,990 | $64,130 | 320 | 7.11 | 1.01 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $23.38 | $48,640 | $36,830 | $65,790 | 500 | 8.30 | 1.18 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $23.34 | $48,540 | $29,120 | $62,080 | 310 | 7.99 | 1.13 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $22.53 | $46,850 | $37,720 | $63,100 | 890 | 10.56 | 1.50 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $23.96 | $49,830 | 4,590 | 1.27 |
| Idaho | $22.57 | $46,940 | 10,850 | 1.79 |
| North Dakota | $23.59 | $49,070 | 5,050 | 1.67 |
| South Dakota | $21.98 | $45,710 | 1,780 | 0.55 |
| Wyoming | $22.13 | $46,030 | 3,350 | 1.69 |
See the national page for Construction Laborers (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.