321 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Montana (2024)

There are 321 occupations in Montana with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+
321
Jobs Over $50K
$213,360
#1: Dentists, All Other Specialists
$75,362
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
200,210
Workers in These Jobs

All 321 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
47 Petroleum Engineers $99,220 $104,880 140
48 Radiation Therapists $99,150 $114,210 50
49 Fundraising Managers $98,850 $107,550 90
50 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $98,490 $94,700 70
51 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,490 $96,360 830
52 Environmental Engineers $96,510 $99,590 310
53 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,760 $97,510 250
54 Lawyers $94,770 $102,480 2,390
55 Data Scientists $94,420 $101,350 90
56 Economists $93,870 $99,020 60
57 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $93,130 $92,270 30
58 Air Traffic Controllers $92,980 $91,860 70
59 Computer Programmers $92,670 $90,890 360
60 Information Security Analysts $92,500 $95,110 N/A
61 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $92,440 $102,780 60
62 Commercial Pilots $92,430 $105,950 370
63 Financial and Investment Analysts $91,940 $128,720 390
64 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $91,100 $91,590 450
65 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $90,860 $93,710 30
66 Electrical Engineers $90,600 $92,890 570
67 Dental Hygienists $90,210 $88,990 930
68 Hydrologists $87,530 $91,520 150
69 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $86,380 $94,770 140
70 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $85,830 $98,870 100
71 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $85,230 $86,510 220
72 Veterinarians $85,130 $94,070 490
73 Physical Therapists $85,020 $85,550 1,210
74 Gas Plant Operators $85,010 $78,180 110
75 General and Operations Managers $84,990 $100,320 11,120
76 Occupational Therapists $84,970 $87,380 460
77 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $84,780 $102,730 370
78 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $84,620 $72,920 140
79 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $84,460 $85,120 240
80 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $83,600 $79,460 N/A
81 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $83,420 $94,830 60
82 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $83,270 $84,910 90
83 Mechanical Engineers $83,050 $91,230 470
84 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $83,040 $80,750 70
85 Biological Scientists, All Other $82,830 $78,210 460
86 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $82,800 $93,580 80
87 Advertising and Promotions Managers $82,320 $93,070 40
88 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $82,080 $75,260 180
89 Facilities Managers $82,040 $88,800 270
90 Computer Systems Analysts $82,020 $82,260 580
91 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $81,740 $98,000 730
92 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $81,640 $83,710 190
93 Statisticians $81,550 $83,670 40
94 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,390 $88,350 430
95 Personal Financial Advisors $81,110 $113,640 720
96 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,860 $82,630 470
97 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $80,730 $99,760 160
98 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $80,540 $87,170 300
99 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,500 $109,930 230
100 Database Administrators $80,480 $83,750 270
101 Physical Scientists, All Other $80,240 $84,000 160
102 Civil Engineers $80,140 $82,940 1,790
103 Web and Digital Interface Designers $80,080 $90,480 230
104 Engineers, All Other $79,480 $76,430 400
105 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,400 $87,770 80
106 Financial Examiners $79,290 $85,800 140
107 Registered Nurses $79,170 $82,950 9,740
108 Audiologists $79,160 $88,310 40
109 Project Management Specialists $79,160 $82,190 2,060
110 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $78,960 $75,610 90
111 Speech-Language Pathologists $78,890 $81,970 420
112 Management Analysts $78,660 $87,610 1,130
113 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $78,630 $78,280 80
114 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,480 $81,000 410
115 Locomotive Engineers $78,430 $78,400 980
116 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,310 $79,060 630
117 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $78,230 $76,120 180
118 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,000 $80,600 890
119 Respiratory Therapists $77,910 $77,140 390
120 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,520 $73,730 1,820
121 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $77,430 $79,490 230
122 Boilermakers $77,200 $75,800 100
123 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,730 $84,550 310
124 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,550 $84,370 190
125 Training and Development Specialists $76,210 $77,410 1,140
126 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,130 $75,920 4,830
127 Surveyors $76,000 $74,140 450
128 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $75,610 $83,740 750
129 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $75,350 $70,130 290
130 School Psychologists $75,350 $77,160 160
131 Plant and System Operators, All Other $75,030 $69,580 210
132 Art Directors $74,660 $77,120 70
133 Computer Occupations, All Other $74,650 $76,340 580
134 Soil and Plant Scientists $73,580 $73,310 250
135 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,320 $76,110 2,630
136 Conservation Scientists $72,960 $75,740 400
137 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,770 $67,720 100
138 Materials Engineers $72,380 $73,070 60
139 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $72,220 $71,110 90
140 Anthropologists and Archeologists $71,840 $72,810 80
141 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $71,350 $85,250 120
142 Medical Equipment Repairers $71,320 $66,730 170
143 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $70,960 $79,800 90
144 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $70,840 $74,430 50
145 Signal and Track Switch Repairers $70,630 $68,200 N/A
146 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $70,410 $70,740 90
147 Real Estate Brokers $70,310 $68,040 330
148 Operations Research Analysts $70,230 $77,970 150
149 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $69,800 $66,420 660
150 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,380 $74,500 1,740
151 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $69,100 $76,120 180
152 Extraction Workers, All Other $68,910 $63,380 120
153 Crane and Tower Operators $68,640 $65,890 120
154 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $68,480 $77,320 140
155 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,460 $68,820 820
156 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $68,330 $65,630 170
157 Chemical Plant and System Operators $68,320 $71,030 150
158 Urban and Regional Planners $68,180 $73,340 250
159 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $68,120 $65,920 30
160 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $67,680 $74,610 220
161 Hearing Aid Specialists $67,600 $66,000 50
162 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,590 $80,310 320
163 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $67,460 $77,780 170
164 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $67,310 $80,850 30
165 Accountants and Auditors $67,190 $75,430 4,390
166 Microbiologists $66,860 $90,820 110
167 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,810 $66,350 1,080
168 Financial Specialists, All Other $66,730 $73,260 210
169 Budget Analysts $66,620 $70,360 300
170 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $66,570 $65,920 310
171 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $66,470 $65,110 70
172 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $66,380 $62,860 230
173 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $66,360 $66,530 110
174 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,350 $77,420 N/A
175 Logisticians $66,350 $73,980 300
176 Biochemists and Biophysicists $66,320 $70,830 40
177 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $66,040 $51,940 290
178 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,000 $61,240 50
179 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,770 $67,180 1,260
180 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,440 $75,380 260
181 Technical Writers $65,090 $70,430 80
182 Cost Estimators $65,000 $69,080 940
183 Electricians $64,590 $64,940 2,890
184 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,490 $63,430 250
185 Epidemiologists $64,480 $69,250 60
186 Meter Readers, Utilities $64,480 $65,180 50
187 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $64,330 $66,140 150
188 Dietitians and Nutritionists $64,120 $63,770 300
189 Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,960 $71,480 4,210
190 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,810 $65,470 2,130
191 Chiropractors $63,710 $77,170 210
192 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $63,680 $66,770 120
193 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $63,500 $67,650 350
194 Education Administrators, All Other $63,380 $73,660 50
195 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,360 $64,660 390
196 Stonemasons $63,180 $65,220 80
197 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,120 $65,030 290
198 Riggers $63,030 $59,440 50
199 Compliance Officers $63,010 $70,770 1,250
200 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,930 $75,020 170
201 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $62,920 $69,600 80
202 Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,860 $66,800 50
203 Farm and Home Management Educators $62,850 $61,970 100
204 Foresters $62,820 $66,330 220
205 Real Estate Sales Agents $62,750 $60,770 680
206 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $62,720 $70,370 60
207 Social and Community Service Managers $62,720 $68,090 690
208 Labor Relations Specialists $62,640 $74,320 190
209 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $62,620 $67,990 980
210 Forensic Science Technicians $62,620 $65,500 60
211 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,560 $60,160 230
212 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $62,460 $77,760 N/A
213 Loan Officers $62,410 $76,330 1,430
214 Instructional Coordinators $62,330 $63,700 720
215 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $62,310 $68,440 60
216 Avionics Technicians $62,180 $59,670 N/A
217 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,150 $64,010 330
218 Survey Researchers $62,140 $69,930 40
219 Construction and Building Inspectors $62,080 $61,710 310
220 Sheet Metal Workers $62,030 $59,000 420
221 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $61,980 $64,030 130
222 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,730 $66,110 900
223 Machinists $61,720 $58,430 530
224 Interpreters and Translators $61,530 $57,420 90
225 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $61,460 $61,460 210
226 Physical Therapist Assistants $61,410 $60,240 330
227 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,360 $68,860 1,850
228 Chemists $61,210 $72,390 220
229 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,210 $57,460 100
230 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,160 $63,350 740
231 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $61,150 $61,690 150
232 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,080 $62,350 4,660
233 Credit Analysts $61,070 $70,220 230
234 Firefighters $60,950 $57,980 1,110
235 Fish and Game Wardens $60,860 $64,110 80
236 Mechanical Drafters $60,810 $65,440 90
237 Life Scientists, All Other $60,600 $63,750 60
238 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $60,560 $73,610 40
239 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $60,560 $65,850 90
240 Transportation Inspectors $60,160 $72,430 140
241 Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,030 $60,320 540
242 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,970 $62,350 570
243 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,860 $60,230 800
244 Food Service Managers $59,740 $58,560 850
245 Lodging Managers $59,630 $63,330 450
246 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,580 $91,370 780
247 Massage Therapists $59,400 $59,610 360
248 Computer Network Support Specialists $59,240 $63,380 530
249 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,240 $63,630 1,800
250 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,230 $61,870 3,840
251 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,170 $62,300 430
252 Cargo and Freight Agents $58,990 $57,460 460
253 Clergy $58,810 $58,950 680
254 Emergency Management Directors $58,560 $65,680 60
255 Human Resources Specialists $58,560 $64,620 2,370
256 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,550 $60,000 3,670
257 Pipelayers $58,480 $62,820 80
258 Drafters, All Other $58,300 $62,690 120
259 Insurance Underwriters $58,210 $68,990 160
260 Healthcare Social Workers $58,060 $59,210 650
261 Surgical Technologists $58,030 $59,090 400
262 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,990 $58,090 2,130
263 Web Developers $57,970 $61,000 180
264 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,580 $54,560 40
265 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,470 $67,400 4,310
266 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,470 $56,620 560
267 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $57,410 $56,890 N/A
268 Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,120 $56,590 120
269 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $56,880 $58,980 110
270 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $56,790 $60,770 560
271 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $56,770 $55,700 110
272 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $56,730 $63,880 80
273 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,610 $56,900 6,740
274 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,520 $59,170 450
275 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $56,460 $57,660 100
276 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,400 $58,310 1,130
277 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $56,090 $62,880 40
278 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,080 $57,390 240
279 Legislators $55,930 $61,200 380
280 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,840 $55,450 1,860
281 Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,740 $57,930 830
282 Postal Service Clerks $55,470 $54,410 510
283 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,440 $50,800 210
284 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,410 $57,500 430
285 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,910 $58,840 330
286 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $54,460 $60,360 1,450
287 Fundraisers $54,350 $60,470 590
288 Public Relations Specialists $54,330 $61,720 1,220
289 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,240 $58,140 50
290 Commercial and Industrial Designers $54,050 $60,130 70
291 Chemical Technicians $53,540 $57,550 130
292 Millwrights $53,460 $54,460 110
293 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $53,440 $55,980 300
294 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,210 $54,530 1,090
295 Writers and Authors $53,120 $66,660 110
296 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,900 $55,450 420
297 Insurance Sales Agents $52,730 $75,270 2,060
298 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $52,730 $57,900 3,850
299 Producers and Directors $52,690 $62,560 360
300 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,490 $53,690 1,880
301 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $52,450 $62,840 N/A
302 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $52,390 $56,470 280
303 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,180 $58,360 570
304 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $52,150 $53,570 410
305 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,900 $56,960 1,340
306 Agricultural Technicians $51,890 $51,610 90
307 Forest and Conservation Technicians $51,880 $54,400 1,740
308 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $51,610 $52,690 630
309 Highway Maintenance Workers $51,440 $52,540 1,170
310 Interior Designers $51,170 $52,680 420
311 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $51,060 $54,660 880
312 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,940 $55,450 1,090
313 Computer User Support Specialists $50,890 $53,000 1,830
314 Sound Engineering Technicians $50,820 $47,550 40
315 Film and Video Editors $50,560 $52,680 120
316 Recreational Therapists $50,520 $56,090 30
317 Airfield Operations Specialists $50,370 $46,380 90
318 Logging Equipment Operators $50,360 $50,590 240
319 Carpenters $50,340 $51,810 4,330
320 Rock Splitters, Quarry $50,310 $46,320 120
321 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $50,060 $51,730 170

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Montana High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Montana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

53.0% of all tracked occupations in MT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,060/year (Hazardous Materials Removal Workers), while the top earner makes $213,360/year.

Montana ranks #41 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Montana?
According to 2024 BLS data, there are 321 occupations in Montana with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 53.0% 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 $50K+ list in Montana?
The entry point for the $50K+ list in Montana is $50,060/year (Hazardous Materials Removal Workers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Montana?
The average median salary among all 321 occupations that pay over $50K in Montana is $75,362 per year (2024 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K 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

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