State Summary

Welders in Montana can expect to earn the 33rd highest average salaries in the United States, at $40,070 per year, or roughly $15.42 an hour. This hourly rate is calculated using a common schedule of 10-hour shifts, working 5 days a week. However, hours will vary from role to role, and overtime work is common. There are around 1,310 currently employed welders in Montana, with 10 welding schools available to help you get started in the industry.