May 2025 OEWS · MT
Wages in Montana
All-occupations median
$48,740
- 10th percentile
- $29,390
- 25th percentile
- $37,210
- Median
- $48,740
- 75th percentile
- $72,640
- 90th percentile
- $100,610
- Mean
- $60,880
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for Montana is 94.645, with the United States at 100.
The highest published annual median in this list is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $560,820.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Not available | $207,000 | $560,820 | $729,990 |
| Physicians, All Other | 580 | $236,960 | $438,850 | $442,330 |
| Radiologists | 110 | $112,380 | $360,330 | $412,670 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 460 | $175,530 | $330,760 | $511,880 |
| Orthodontists | Not available | $95,490 | $312,840 | $375,190 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | Not available | $233,670 | $277,380 | $325,620 |
| Pediatricians, General | 50 | $161,060 | $273,260 | $385,460 |
| Chief Executives | 670 | $73,970 | $182,340 | $432,240 |
| Dentists, General | 380 | $63,710 | $167,200 | $230,580 |
| Marketing Managers | Not available | $90,670 | $165,580 | $212,760 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 560 | $105,270 | $146,030 | $204,300 |
| Pharmacists | 1,190 | $98,660 | $142,080 | $165,260 |
| Physician Assistants | 600 | $112,200 | $141,470 | $165,560 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,260 | $105,110 | $137,210 | $166,940 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,180 | $92,820 | $132,860 | $215,800 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | Not available | $72,060 | $131,770 | $135,340 |
| Financial Managers | 1,510 | $81,430 | $131,060 | $234,370 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 400 | $88,560 | $129,670 | $209,650 |
| Chemical Engineers | 80 | $88,640 | $127,490 | $165,230 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 40 | $33,880 | $126,960 | $159,740 |
| Purchasing Managers | 160 | $78,800 | $123,480 | $186,280 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 110 | $62,310 | $122,930 | $288,540 |
| Software Developers | 2,160 | $73,370 | $121,990 | $221,400 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 270 | $79,990 | $120,690 | $182,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 370 | $91,560 | $119,430 | $281,640 |
| Sales Managers | 1,200 | $81,030 | $117,390 | $205,760 |
| Human Resources Managers | 530 | $81,330 | $115,280 | $186,460 |
| Managers, All Other | 1,600 | $63,080 | $110,470 | $174,190 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 680 | $73,220 | $110,320 | $125,010 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 30 | $61,760 | $110,250 | $155,440 |
Largest occupations
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,960 | $22,760 | $29,090 | $36,780 |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,490 | $28,620 | $36,270 | $48,680 |
| Cashiers | 12,170 | $23,900 | $34,190 | $41,590 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,840 | $48,890 | $91,380 | $187,260 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,950 | $70,120 | $85,280 | $113,920 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,400 | $29,370 | $36,630 | $44,740 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,390 | $32,200 | $46,480 | $65,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,900 | $31,110 | $39,050 | $48,060 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,320 | $28,620 | $37,110 | $48,450 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,830 | $46,040 | $58,870 | $74,120 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,580 | $29,380 | $38,060 | $47,670 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,200 | $21,940 | $23,370 | $45,420 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 6,980 | $34,270 | $47,270 | $63,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 5,830 | $35,360 | $49,300 | $77,320 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 5,420 | $34,790 | $46,870 | $72,300 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,380 | $28,080 | $35,740 | $49,210 |
| Bartenders | 5,370 | $21,940 | $26,010 | $32,870 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,960 | $38,160 | $57,530 | $78,450 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,910 | $35,100 | $45,290 | $62,250 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 4,760 | $49,870 | $74,990 | $109,300 |
Metropolitan areas
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Montana?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Montana is $48,740. Employment is 511,580.