Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Montana

$21,683 $70,367
10th pct Median: $40,911 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,683
25th Percentile$29,456
50th (Median)$40,911
75th Percentile$56,457
90th (Top Earners)$70,367
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $40,911 for Painters, Construction and Maintenance has the purchasing power of approximately $37,706 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make in Montana?
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Montana earn a median annual salary of $40,911 per year ($19.67/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,490.
Is Montana a good state for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for painters, construction and maintenance. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $40,911 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $37,706 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Montana

Painters, Construction and Maintenance work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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