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55 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Montana (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 55 occupations in Montana with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $560,820/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

55
Jobs Over $100K

$560,820

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$141,834

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

24,540

Workers in These Jobs

All 55 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	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$560,820	$509,240	N/A
2	Radiologists	$360,330	$319,460	110
3	Family Medicine Physicians	$330,760	$337,850	460
4	Orthodontists	$312,840	$257,230	N/A
5	Nurse Anesthetists	$277,380	$270,330	N/A
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	N/A
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	N/A
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
27	Database Architects	$109,990	$113,610	N/A
28	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,050	$121,230	N/A
29	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$108,890	$102,700	70
30	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$108,180	$110,830	300
31	Power Plant Operators	$106,040	$99,440	130
32	Medical and Health Services Managers	$105,840	$124,400	1,870
33	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$105,410	$104,610	110
34	Radiation Therapists	$105,400	$109,190	50
35	Construction Managers	$104,480	$117,710	2,140
36	Industrial Engineers	$104,430	$117,740	390
37	Computer Network Architects	$104,300	$111,320	250
38	Optometrists	$104,280	$106,200	140
39	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,220	$96,690	60
40	Petroleum Engineers	$104,060	$111,330	N/A
41	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$103,930	$109,480	150
42	Physicists	$103,800	$125,680	30
43	Lawyers	$103,720	$115,830	2,380
44	Commercial Pilots	$103,690	$128,170	330
45	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$102,980	$119,670	300
46	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$101,950	$97,050	320
47	Air Traffic Controllers	$101,380	$98,700	60
48	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,220	$128,530	370
49	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,170	$116,000	280
50	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$101,000	$99,350	230
51	Financial Risk Specialists	$100,920	$106,440	50
52	Data Scientists	$100,490	$108,170	220
53	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$100,490	$93,340	50
54	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,480	$102,630	110
55	Environmental Engineers	$100,140	$106,590	300

Montana High-Salary Insights

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

10.0% of all tracked occupations in MT earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,140/year (Environmental Engineers), while the top earner makes $560,820/year.

Montana ranks #46 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 2025 BLS data, there are 55 occupations in Montana with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 10.0% of all tracked occupations in MT.

What is the highest paying job in Montana?

The highest paying occupation in Montana is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $560,820 per year based on 2025 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 $100,140/year (Environmental Engineers). 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 55 occupations that pay over $100K in Montana is $141,834 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $100K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics