131 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Montana (2024)

There are 131 occupations in Montana with a median salary above $75K 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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131
Jobs Over $75K

$213,360

#1: Dentists, All Other Specialists

$96,088

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

78,020

Workers in These Jobs

All 131 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

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Montana High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Montana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

21.6% of all tracked occupations in MT earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,030/year (Plant and System Operators, All Other), while the top earner makes $213,360/year.

Montana ranks #43 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Montana?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 131 occupations in Montana with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 21.6% 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 $75K+ list in Montana?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Montana is $75,030/year (Plant and System Operators, All Other). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Montana?

The average median salary among all 131 occupations that pay over $75K in Montana is $96,088 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K 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 $75K 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