SOC 47-2152 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — Missoula
Missoula, MT · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Missoula, MT is $79,750 per year, well above the national median of $63,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Missoula, MT is $79,750 per year, well above the national median of $63,800. The gap of 25.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $58,640 and $97,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,150 and the ninetieth at $98,390.
The area has 290 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $81,690. Of the 289 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 54th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,150 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $58,640 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $79,750 | +25.0% |
| 75th | $97,280 | +52.5% |
| 90th | $98,390 | +54.2% |
| Mean | $77,630 | +21.7% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $81,690 | 360 | |
| 2 | Bozeman | $81,310 | 350 | |
| 3 | Great Falls | $77,100 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missoula run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $79,750 goes as far as $84,302 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,302US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,750 a year, 25.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,150 to $98,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $81,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Missoula, MT?
The median annual wage is $79,750, or $38.34 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 $63,800, so pay in Missoula, MT is 25.0% 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 Missoula, MT earns more than $98,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,150 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 Billings, at $81,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Missoula, 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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