Montana plumbers have their hands full during the cold winters, when pipes in households and businesses are the most likely to freeze. In early January 2008, a pipe in the Missoula-based DeSmet School froze and burst, sending wet ceiling tiles crashing to the floor and requiring the school to close for the day. A career training program in Montana can teach students how to respond to plumbing emergencies like the one in Missoula.

Montana Plumbing Jobs

Montana plumbers should consider career opportunities in larger cities like Billings, Missoula, or Great Falls. According to Salary.com, entry-level plumbers in Billings earn between $29,000 and $39,300 on average. More experienced plumbers in the area may earn between $40,100 and $51,000. While no career training program can guarantee a particular career or salary, hiring managers typically prefer or require job applicants to have formal training.