Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Montana
215 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Montana belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $486,350 per year. The lowest published median is $21,980.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $21,980 | 130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,760 | 750 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $23,000 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,020 | 90 |
| Bartenders | $27,250 | 650 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,050 | 250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,670 | 1,160 |
| Dishwashers | $29,200 | 200 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,980 | 70 |
| Cashiers | $30,120 | 1,140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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