How much does a painter make in Montana?
$58,290a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Montana. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,160Median: $58,290Highest 10%: $69,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $58,290 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $69,510 | $33.42 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $60,850 |
| Helena, MT | $60,110 |
| Great Falls, MT | $58,260 |
| Billings, MT | $58,140 |
| Missoula, MT | $57,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 9. California | $59,020 |
| 10. Delaware | $58,530 |
| 11. Connecticut | $58,480 |
| 12. Montana | $58,290 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 14. Missouri | $57,510 |
| 15. Minnesota | $57,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $28.02 ($58,290 a year).
Do painters make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $58,290 against $49,400 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Montana rank for painter pay?
Montana ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays painters the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $60,850 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.