Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Montana
319 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Montana belongs to Driver/Sales Workers, at $22,800 per year. The highest is $412,560.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers | $22,800 | 370 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,120 | 1,310 | |
| 3 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,170 | 90 | |
| 4 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $25,280 | 50 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $25,660 | 940 | |
| 6 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $26,170 | 70 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $26,870 | 80 | |
| 8 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,730 | 620 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,780 | 2,580 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,880 | 380 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $412,560 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $334,340 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,810 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $170,960 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $152,230 | — |
| Nurse Practitioners | $140,250 | 340 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,740 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $135,880 | 180 |
| Microbiologists | $133,470 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $133,400 | 300 |
| Financial Managers | $130,650 | 250 |
| Dentists, General | $127,160 | 100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $126,440 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,690 | 170 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,790 | 60 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $114,680 | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $113,100 | 50 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $112,340 | 60 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $112,050 | 110 |
| Commercial Pilots | $110,670 | 80 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $107,780 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $106,000 | 420 |
| Computer Network Architects | $105,370 | 30 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $104,790 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,780 | 300 |
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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