Montana — Level Index
How do Montana contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 32+ Montana contractors across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.
Key Finding
Montana contractors bill $2/hr below the national median
Montana's rapid population growth in Bozeman, Missoula, and Kalispell is pushing rates upward. Harsh winters and limited labor supply give HVAC contractors strong pricing power despite the state's historically moderate cost of living.
For a 10-tech shop, that $2/hr difference means $40K per year in lost revenue compared to the national median.
Montana Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$88/hr
75th Percentile
$110/hr
Top 10%
$134/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your Montana business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
85.1%
Top quartile: 92.7%
464 companies
SA Gross Margin
43.8%
Top quartile: 68.8%
103 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
555 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
96.7%
Top quartile: 99.6%
654 companies
Quote Conversion
73%
Top quartile: 81.3%
409 companies
Montana Bill Rate
$88/hr
Top quartile: $110/hr
32 companies
Top Trades in Montana
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