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Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Montana

The median pay for a sheet metal workers in Montana is $61,940/year ($29.78/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$62K
Median annual
$29.78/hr
Hourly rate
$44K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $62K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,105/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.5% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$63,856/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,976/mo

About sheet metal workers

U.S. employed: 520
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Sheet Metal Workers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $44,420, 25th percentile $49,530, median $61,940, 75th percentile $74,210, 90th percentile $78,380. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$44K25th$50KMedian$62K75th$74K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Sheet Metal Workers salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $44,420, 25th percentile $49,530, median $61,940, 75th percentile $74,210, 90th percentile $78,380. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level sheet metal workers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Sheet Metal Workers salary by metro in Montana

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Missoula$65K+4%120
Bozeman$64K+4%70
Great Falls$62K+0%100
Billings$61K-2%100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do sheet metal workers make in Montana?

The median is $61,940 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,420, and experienced sheet metal workers can clear $78,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $62K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,105/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 27.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a sheet metal workers salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sheet metal workers salary is worth about $63,856 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do sheet metal workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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