Electricians Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $73,010 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.10
10th percentile $47,700
90th percentile $80,670
Employed locally 290
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,700
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $73,010
    75th
    $78,250
    90th
    $80,670

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 103% Median Electricians salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $78,470
    Billings, MT $78,160
    Great Falls, MT $74,580
    Bozeman, MT $66,760
    Helena, MT $62,880
    Sumter, SC $60,050

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Carpenters $57,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,800
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,030
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Missoula, MT is $35.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Missoula, MT is 17.1% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Missoula?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,700 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.