Home Repair Decoded

Furnace Replacement Cost in Montana

$2,950 – $8,350We estimate furnace replacement in Montana at $2,950 to $8,350 for a gas furnace on existing ductwork and gas line. The national estimate is $2,950 to $8,350. Montana HVAC technician pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 26 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$2,500$6,500
Labor hours (our assumption)614
Billed labor rate per hour$73$132
Estimated total$2,950$8,350

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Montana median wage from BLS (2025, $29.26 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Parts$1,249 – $1,835Budget Heating listed prices for 20 gas furnaces, all 80% AFUE, 40,000 to 135,000 BTU. No 90%+ AFUE models were on this list.Budget Heating

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated June 2026.
Today's Homeowner$3,300$7,800Gas furnace replacement installed. Page dated September 2025.
Bob Vila$3,800$10,000Gas furnace installed. Page dated April 2024.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Idaho$27.04$2,900$8,200
North Dakota$35.81$3,050$8,750
South Dakota$29.51$2,950$8,350
Wyoming$26.30$2,900$8,150

Other HVAC technician jobs in Montana

Furnace Replacement cost in every state · Montana home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.