Civil Engineers Salary in Montana

Civil engineers in Montana earn the most in Helena (average $97,340 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($88,780), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $92,650 and the median at $93,070 for 1,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in Montana

Helena$97,340
Billings$96,020
Missoula$92,050
Bozeman$90,160
Great Falls$88,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Helena	$97,340	$100,710	$79,150	$73,170	96
Billings	$96,020	$97,010	$76,740	$72,316	94
Missoula	$92,050	$84,420	$76,770	$69,747	96
Bozeman	$90,160	$84,730	$66,550	$68,524	103
Great Falls	$88,780	$80,980	$77,550	$67,632	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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