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The average salary in Montana is $65,918 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in MT is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $560,820. This page covers all 602 occupations tracked by BLS in Montana.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19
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| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $560,820 | $509,240 | 0 |
| 2 | Radiologists | $360,330 | $319,460 | 110 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $330,760 | $337,850 | 460 |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $312,840 | $257,230 | 0 |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $277,380 | $270,330 | 0 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $273,260 | $284,770 | 50 |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $182,340 | $223,550 | 670 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $167,200 | $168,460 | 380 |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $165,580 | $170,770 | 0 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,030 | $153,170 | 560 |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $142,080 | $137,160 | 1,190 |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $141,470 | $140,800 | 600 |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 | $135,290 | 1,260 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,860 | $146,100 | 1,180 |
| 15 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $131,770 | $119,500 | 0 |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $131,060 | $150,850 | 1,510 |
| 17 | Administrative Services Managers | $129,670 | $144,410 | 400 |
| 18 | Chemical Engineers | $127,490 | $126,310 | 80 |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $123,480 | $134,420 | 160 |
| 20 | Software Developers | $121,990 | $133,550 | 2,160 |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $120,690 | $129,160 | 270 |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | $141,130 | 370 |
| 23 | Sales Managers | $117,390 | $133,700 | 1,200 |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $115,280 | $128,480 | 530 |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $110,320 | $103,000 | 680 |
| 26 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $110,250 | $102,640 | 30 |
The average salary in Montana ($65,918) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, pays $494,902 more than the MT average.
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All salary figures for Montana from BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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