Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southwest Montana
215 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southwest Montana belongs to Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, at $21,980 per year. The highest is $486,350.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $21,980 | 130 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,760 | 750 | |
| 3 | Driver/Sales Workers | $23,000 | 210 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,020 | 90 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $27,250 | 650 | |
| 6 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,050 | 250 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,670 | 1,160 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $29,200 | 200 | |
| 9 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,980 | 70 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $30,120 | 1,140 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $486,350 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $361,480 | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $201,230 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $146,770 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $143,280 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,310 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,800 | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,210 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $128,010 | 30 |
| Financial Managers | $124,600 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $118,110 | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $113,040 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $108,130 | 130 |
| Surveyors | $104,050 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,560 | 170 |
| Lawyers | $102,540 | 130 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,060 | 160 |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,310 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,980 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $92,290 | 80 |
| Occupational Therapists | $91,480 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $89,520 | 50 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $88,860 | 30 |
| Registered Nurses | $86,470 | 770 |
| Facilities Managers | $86,280 | 30 |
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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