Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Montana
604 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Montana belongs to Gambling Dealers, at $21,940 per year. The highest is $560,820.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Dealers | $21,940 | — | |
| 2 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $22,030 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,370 | 7,200 | |
| 4 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,400 | 790 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $26,010 | 5,370 | |
| 6 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $26,660 | 80 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,770 | 820 | |
| 8 | Parking Attendants | $27,100 | 60 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 | 1,150 | |
| 10 | Driver/Sales Workers | $27,580 | 2,100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $560,820 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $438,850 | 580 |
| Radiologists | $360,330 | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $330,760 | 460 |
| Orthodontists | $312,840 | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $277,380 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $273,260 | 50 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $182,340 | 670 |
| Dentists, General | $167,200 | 380 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,580 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,030 | 560 |
| Pharmacists | $142,080 | 1,190 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,470 | 600 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 | 1,260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,860 | 1,180 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $131,770 | — |
| Financial Managers | $131,060 | 1,510 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $129,670 | 400 |
| Chemical Engineers | $127,490 | 80 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $126,960 | 40 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,480 | 160 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $122,930 | 110 |
| Software Developers | $121,990 | 2,160 |
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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