SOC 17-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Drafters, All Other — Billings
Billings, MT · 2 metro areas compared
At $64,490, median pay for Drafters, All Other in Billings, MT tracks the national median of $63,520 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,490, median pay for Drafters, All Other in Billings, MT tracks the national median of $63,520 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,380 to $76,950.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Missoula records the highest median at $72,520. Of the 336 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 112th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,600 | −28.2% |
| 25th | $51,380 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,490 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $76,950 | +21.1% |
| 90th | $83,200 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $64,200 | +1.1% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Billings run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,490 goes as far as $68,171 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,171US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,490 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,600 to $83,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $72,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Drafters, All Other in Billings, MT?
The median annual wage is $64,490, or $31.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,520, so pay in Billings, MT is 1.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Billings, MT earns more than $83,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $72,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Billings, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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