Trade Schools in Montana
Apprenticeship Trades in Montana
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Montana, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Montana-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $107,540 | 650 |
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $84,550 | 60 |
| Boilermaker | $83,200 | 60 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $77,930 | 1,810 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $69,880 | 890 |
| Electrician | $68,980 | 2,830 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $65,070 | 210 |
| Firefighter | $64,020 | 960 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,940 | 520 |
| Machinist | $61,230 | 680 |
| HVAC Technician | $58,600 | 1,050 |
| Carpenter | $58,110 | 4,240 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $57,060 | 2,720 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $57,060 | 1,110 |
| Welder | $51,280 | 1,340 |
| Insulation Worker | $49,770 | 510 |
| Roofer | $49,020 | 360 |
| Construction Painter | $48,920 | 980 |
| Glazier | $48,460 | — |
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Trade School Programs in Montana
Most common skilled trade programs at Montana trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs.
Highest-paying trade program in Montana: Electrical Repair Technology at Highlands College of Montana Tech — $63,098/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
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Skilled Trades (6 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Repair Technology | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte |
76 | $63,098/yr |
| Electrical Repair Technology | Montana Technological University Butte |
73 | $63,098/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
71 | $46,288/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Montana State University Billings Billings |
64 | $47,702/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
61 | $43,711/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Montana State University Billings Billings |
55 | $41,875/yr |
Healthcare (13 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
84 | $71,348/yr |
| Nursing | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
84 | $63,902/yr |
| Nursing | Montana State University Billings Billings |
80 | $72,551/yr |
| Nursing | Miles Community College Miles City |
80 | $67,708/yr |
| Nursing | Salish Kootenai College Pablo |
80 | $52,607/yr |
| Nursing | The University of Montana Missoula |
77 | $67,743/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Montana State University Billings Billings |
77 | $48,257/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte |
69 | $54,579/yr |
| Health Administration | Montana State University Billings Billings |
69 | $34,171/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Montana State University Billings Billings |
63 | $55,736/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
63 | $38,335/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Montana Technological University Butte |
60 | $54,579/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | The University of Montana Missoula |
59 | $52,370/yr |
Engineering & Technology (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technology | Montana State University Billings Billings |
62 | $68,144/yr |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Montana State University-Northern Havre |
56 | $42,923/yr |
Personal Services (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Academy of Cosmetology Inc Bozeman |
44 | $21,876/yr |
| Cosmetology | Montana Academy of Salons Great Falls |
44 | $20,211/yr |
| Cosmetology | Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts Kalispell |
43 | $19,079/yr |
| Cosmetology | Butte Academy of Beauty Culture Butte |
41 | $9,586/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Dillon Dillon |
51 | $37,570/yr |
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Dillon Dillon |
42 | $25,369/yr |
Arts & Design (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Montana State University Bozeman |
49 | $36,931/yr |
Other Programs (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
49 | $31,290/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
48 | $30,079/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Dawson Community College Glendive |
44 | $25,631/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Montana State University Bozeman |
42 | $33,040/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | The University of Montana Missoula |
40 | $30,794/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.