46 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Montana (2024)

There are 46 occupations in Montana with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Dentists, All Other Specialists at $213,360/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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46
Jobs Over $100K

$213,360

#1: Dentists, All Other Specialists

$118,402

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

19,570

Workers in These Jobs

All 46 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Montana

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$213,360	$202,560	50
2	Dentists, General	$201,610	$204,410	420
3	Chief Executives	$172,240	$208,270	470
4	Computer Hardware Engineers	$134,370	$130,380	90
5	Pharmacists	$133,480	$131,260	1,210
6	Industrial Production Managers	$132,970	$137,830	210
7	Sales Engineers	$132,530	$114,950	30
8	Physician Assistants	$131,340	$132,450	660
9	Marketing Managers	$130,690	$142,870	380
10	Chemical Engineers	$128,680	$123,700	60
11	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$127,920	$133,190	470
12	Nurse Practitioners	$127,570	$124,640	860
13	Pediatricians, General	$127,570	$184,560	40
14	Sales Managers	$120,820	$130,330	500
15	Financial Managers	$120,270	$138,340	1,160
16	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$119,580	$113,580	30
17	Psychologists, All Other	$115,400	$100,780	N/A
18	Database Architects	$112,580	$117,220	50
19	Construction Managers	$112,080	$114,590	1,740
20	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,080	$115,460	60
21	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,640	$112,650	90
22	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$109,580	$117,820	200
23	Software Developers	$109,270	$131,380	2,370
24	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,230	$133,300	190
25	Optometrists	$108,950	$123,890	140
26	Natural Sciences Managers	$108,330	$109,870	370
27	Funeral Home Managers	$107,990	$90,600	40
28	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,870	$106,630	200
29	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,210	$108,420	40
30	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,050	$110,740	140
31	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$106,880	$99,030	390
32	Human Resources Managers	$106,220	$116,200	350
33	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,210	$103,580	60
34	Training and Development Managers	$105,890	$119,240	40
35	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,780	$102,530	80
36	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$105,560	$99,530	580
37	Administrative Services Managers	$104,630	$113,170	280
38	Purchasing Managers	$103,000	$105,190	80
39	Medical and Health Services Managers	$102,910	$144,990	2,320
40	Computer Network Architects	$102,750	$112,910	390
41	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,860	$122,620	360
42	Industrial Engineers	$101,580	$98,780	480
43	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$100,980	$97,450	120
44	Managers, All Other	$100,920	$108,700	1,530
45	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,810	$96,630	70
46	Power Plant Operators	$100,290	$89,870	170

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Montana High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Montana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

7.6% of all tracked occupations in MT earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,290/year (Power Plant Operators), while the top earner makes $213,360/year.

Montana ranks #44 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Montana?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 46 occupations in Montana with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 7.6% of all tracked occupations in MT.

What is the highest paying job in Montana?

The highest paying occupation in Montana is Dentists, All Other Specialists with a median salary of $213,360 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Montana?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Montana is $100,290/year (Power Plant Operators). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Montana?

The average median salary among all 46 occupations that pay over $100K in Montana is $118,402 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Montana?

High-paying jobs in Montana typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics