Average salary in Montana
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Montana is $60,880 a year and the median is $48,740, across 511,580 jobs (BLS May 2025). Montana ranks #38 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $60,880 |
| Median salary | $48,740 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.43 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $29,390 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $100,610 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $48,992 |
Highest-paying jobs in Montana
- Physician: $438,850
- Family Medicine Physician: $330,760
- Chief Executive: $182,340
- Dentist: $167,200
- Marketing Manager: $165,580
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $146,030
- Pharmacist: $142,080
- Physician Assistant: $141,470
- Nurse Practitioner: $137,210
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $132,860
- Financial Manager: $131,060
- Administrative Services Manager: $129,670
- Purchasing Manager: $123,480
- Software Engineer: $121,990
- Industrial Production Manager: $120,690
- Natural Sciences Manager: $119,430
- Sales Manager: $117,390
- Human Resources Manager: $115,280
- Manager: $110,470
- Lineman: $110,320
Most common jobs in Montana
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 14,960 | $29,090 |
| Retail Salesperson | 13,490 | $36,270 |
| Cashier | 12,170 | $34,190 |
| General and Operations Manager | 11,840 | $91,380 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,950 | $85,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 10,400 | $36,630 |
| Office Clerk | 10,390 | $46,480 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 8,900 | $39,050 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 8,320 | $37,110 |
| Truck Driver | 7,830 | $58,870 |
| Cook | 7,580 | $38,060 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 7,200 | $23,370 |
| Bookkeeping | 6,980 | $47,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | 5,830 | $49,300 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 5,420 | $46,870 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Montana?
$60,880 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $48,740 ($23.43/hour), per BLS May 2025. Montana ranks #38 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
Physician ($438,850), Family Medicine Physician ($330,760), Chief Executive ($182,340), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Montana?
Earning more than the median of $48,740 puts you above half of Montana workers; the top 10% earn over $100,610.