Electrician Jobs in Montana

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Montana Electrician Market Overview

Montana offers diverse electrical opportunities across mining, energy, healthcare, and agriculture.Billings leads with major healthcare systems and oil/gas operations, while Missoulaanchors university electrical and regional services. Mining operations throughout the state provide high-paying specialized electrical work, and agricultural processing facilities create steady demand. Tourism, military installations, and renewable energy projects add seasonal and specialized opportunities.

Highest-Paying Montana Cities for Electricians

Billings

$30-42/hr
Healthcare • Oil/Gas • Regional hub

Mining Areas

$35-48/hr
Copper • Coal • Gold mines

Great Falls

$28-38/hr
Military • Manufacturing • Agriculture

Missoula

$26-36/hr
University • Healthcare • Timber

Bozeman

$26-36/hr
University • Tech • Tourism

Helena

$25-34/hr
Government • State facilities

Montana's Biggest Electrical Employers

NorthWestern Energy

Electric & natural gas utility, power plants, transmission

300+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Linework

Mining Operations

Stillwater Mining, Freeport-McMoRan, coal operations

250+ electricians
$35-48/hour
Location: Statewide • Mining electrical • Heavy equipment • Remote sites premium

Healthcare Systems

Billings Clinic, SCL Health, Community Medical Center

200+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Billings, Missoula, Great Falls • Medical electrical • Critical care systems

University Systems

University of Montana, Montana State University

180+ electricians
$26-36/hour
Location: Missoula, Bozeman • Campus infrastructure • Research labs • Student housing

Oil & Gas Operations

Bakken drilling, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips

150+ electricians
$32-42/hour
Location: Eastern Montana • Oil field electrical • Drilling rigs • Processing facilities

Industries Hiring Electricians in Montana

Mining & Extraction

Mining Operations: $35-48/hour
• Copper, gold, coal mining electrical
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Remote site premium pay

Energy & Utilities

NorthWestern Energy: $32-45/hour
• Power generation facilities
• Transmission line work
• Renewable energy projects

Healthcare Systems

Billings Clinic: $28-40/hour
• Medical equipment electrical
• Emergency power systems
• Critical care infrastructure

Agriculture & Processing

Grain Elevators: $26-35/hour
• Agricultural facility electrical
• Food processing plants
• Irrigation system electrical

Montana Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Montana electrical code
• Fees: $200 total ($150 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Mining Electrical: Underground/surface premium
Oil Field Systems: Drilling rig electrical
Power Generation: Utility electrical
Agricultural Systems: Irrigation/grain handling
Authority: Montana Board of Electricians • (406) 841-2389

Career Progression

Apprentice$16-23/hr
Journeyman$25-36/hr
Mining/Utility$32-48/hr
Master/Supervisor$38-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Construction season starts
Summer: Tourism & agriculture peak
Year-round: Mining & healthcare
Fall: Industrial maintenance shutdowns
Pro tip: Mining electrical experience in Montana opens doors to high-paying mining jobs nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Billings

$30-42/hr
Home: $280k • Rent: $1,200

Missoula

$26-36/hr
Home: $450k • Rent: $1,400

Great Falls

$28-38/hr
Home: $220k • Rent: $900
Montana offers great value for electricians - Strong wages in mining and energy with outdoor lifestyle benefits, though housing costs vary significantly by location.

Ready for Montana Electrical Work?

Montana offers diverse electrical opportunities across mining, energy, healthcare, and agriculture with the added benefit of Big Sky Country's outdoor lifestyle. From high-paying mining electrical work to utility infrastructure projects, the state provides excellent career opportunities for electricians seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

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