How much does a welder make in Montana?
$55,610a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Montana. That is $26.74 an hour or $4,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,720Median: $55,610Highest 10%: $81,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 25th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $55,610 | $26.74 | |
| 75th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 90th | $81,470 | $39.17 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $59,140 |
| Great Falls, MT | $55,720 |
| Billings, MT | $52,670 |
| Missoula, MT | $47,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 23. Utah | $58,380 |
| 24. California | $58,060 |
| 25. Delaware | $57,270 |
| 26. Montana | $55,610 |
| 27. Arizona | $55,600 |
| 28. Iowa | $55,090 |
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $26.74 ($55,610 a year).
Do welders make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $55,610 against $53,750 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Montana rank for welder pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays welders the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $59,140 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.