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Electrical Engineer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$87,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.00/hr
▼ 28% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
790
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,303 #49 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Montana, explained

Electrical engineers in Montana earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), which is 28% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $72,910, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $133,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $87,360 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $87,360 is worth about $92,303 in national buying power — ranking Montana #49 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,910
$35.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,360
$42.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,180
$64.03/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $87,360 $92,303
Idaho $129,340 $135,443 −$41,980
Wyoming $111,740 $120,551 −$24,380
North Dakota $110,810 $124,563 −$23,450
South Dakota $98,980 $111,733 −$11,620

Electrical Engineer in Montana: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Montana?

Electrical engineers in Montana earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Montana pay electrical engineers well?

At $87,360, Montana pays 28% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 790 work in the state.

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