First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Salary in Montana
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Montana have a median of $76,910 a year, below the national $79,920 (−4%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers earn 58% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota, Wyoming and South Dakota pay more (up to $81,370 in North Dakota) and Idaho pays less (down to $75,550 in Idaho). Montana employs 4,350 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 8.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.63 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 | $27.39 | $30.84 | $36.98 | $45.35 | $49.59 | $38.35 | 4,350 | 8.50 | 1.63 |
| Annual | $56,960 | $64,150 | $76,910 | $94,330 | $103,140 | $79,770 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $25.62 | $30.48 | $38.42 | $48.78 | $61.66 | $41.56 | 812,210 | – | – |
| Annual | $53,280 | $63,400 | $79,920 | $101,460 | $128,260 | $86,450 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.63
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.50
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 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, 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 | $38.22 | $79,500 | $61,520 | $104,650 | 920 | 12.72 | 2.44 |
| Great Falls, MT | $37.45 | $77,900 | $55,600 | $98,540 | 250 | 6.94 | 1.33 |
| Billings, MT | $36.75 | $76,450 | $57,820 | $103,400 | 710 | 7.62 | 1.46 |
| Helena, MT | $36.70 | $76,340 | $57,570 | $100,940 | 330 | 7.35 | 1.41 |
| Missoula, MT | $35.88 | $74,620 | $53,760 | $96,040 | 490 | 7.27 | 1.39 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36.67 | $76,270 | $54,320 | $124,820 | 550 | 9.13 | 1.75 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35.84 | $74,540 | $52,710 | $100,160 | 680 | 8.08 | 1.55 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35.51 | $73,860 | $57,010 | $102,970 | 270 | 6.97 | 1.33 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $36.98 | $76,910 | 4,350 | 1.63 |
| Idaho | $36.32 | $75,550 | 6,730 | 1.50 |
| North Dakota | $39.12 | $81,370 | 4,350 | 1.94 |
| South Dakota | $37.35 | $77,690 | 2,360 | 0.99 |
| Wyoming | $37.62 | $78,250 | 3,270 | 2.23 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (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.