Comprehensive salary overview for Montana based on 497,760 workers across 601 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Montana based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | $223,020 | 40 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $194,460 | $233,880 | 630 |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $159,480 | $180,630 | 480 |
| 4 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $141,680 | $139,230 | 50 |
| 5 | Pharmacist | $137,230 | $135,130 | 1,330 |
| 6 | Sales Engineers | $134,900 | $123,900 | 40 |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,640 | $131,560 | 1,050 |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $132,980 | $132,220 | 610 |
| 9 | Marketing Manager | $132,180 | $145,700 | 510 |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $129,000 | $135,760 | 210 |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $128,680 | $139,500 | 520 |
| 12 | Computer Programmers | $128,630 | $110,080 | 450 |
| 13 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,670 | $132,790 | 240 |
| 14 | Financial Manager | $126,190 | $143,990 | 1,400 |
| 15 | Sales Manager | $125,170 | $138,210 | 750 |
| 16 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $124,550 | $151,130 | 170 |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,990 | $128,930 | 240 |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | $117,140 | $134,660 | 380 |
| 19 | Database Architects | $116,250 | $124,500 | 50 |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | $112,770 | $131,670 | 350 |
| 21 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,200 | $121,610 | 50 |
| 22 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,760 | $110,060 | 90 |
| 23 | Optometrists | $108,600 | $114,630 | 150 |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $108,370 | $119,690 | 440 |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $107,540 | $101,000 | 650 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Montana by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $22,220 | N/A |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,630 | 7,630 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $22,820 | 390 |
| Bartenders | $22,840 | 5,130 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,430 | 480 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,260 | 1,310 |
| Telemarketers | $27,220 | N/A |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $27,320 | 80 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,330 | 330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,860 | 1,420 |
The most common jobs in Montana by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 15,940 | $29,280 |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,500 | $35,000 |
| Cashiers | 12,500 | $30,620 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,350 | $44,100 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,090 | $85,240 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,540 | $81,560 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,200 | $37,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,880 | $38,500 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 8,170 | $36,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,010 | $33,150 |
See how average salaries in Montana compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.