Montana Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The Montana electrician labor market
Montana is a wide-open, low-density electrician market where mining, hydropower, and mountain-town construction sustain a small, versatile workforce. Butte's mining heritage (Montana Resources copper-molybdenum) and Colstrip's coal fleet employ industrial electricians; the Missouri and Clark Fork river dam systems sustain hydropower crews; and Bozeman, Missoula, and Billings contribute mountain-town commercial, healthcare, and university work growing faster than the trades can staff. Malmstrom Air Force Base (nuclear missile mission) adds cleared electrical sustainment. Licensing is state-level through the Department of Labor and Industry (journeyman, master) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide. Montana has no sales tax and low overall density; union presence is modest outside Butte mining and public work (locals include Local 233 Billings, Local 65 Butte, and Local 952 Missoula); state prevailing wage covers public works above thresholds. Data centers are limited but scouting cheap power and cold climate. Workforce dynamics are defined by breadth: Montana electricians cover commercial, residential, and industrial scopes that would be separate trades in bigger markets, apprentice pipelines are small, and mountain-town growth (Bozeman especially) has created genuine journeyman shortages with rising posted rates. For electricians, mining and Malmstrom-cleared tickets lead; Bozeman–Missoula commercial work offers growth-market upside with lifestyle attached.
No trade in Montana has 5 or more disclosed-pay postings yet — check back as coverage grows.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in Montana?
Based on 1 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Montana is $64.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $36.90/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Montana?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Montana. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $64.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Montana?
Among employers with repeated postings in Montana, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Montana electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Montana for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Montana?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Montana prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Montana right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 1 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Montana. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.