May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area
260 occupations
Across 260 occupations with published wages in East-Central Montana, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $469,580 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in East-Central Montana
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,920 | $29,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,400 | $28,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,310 | $45,060 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,280 | $50,690 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,260 | $83,960 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,220 | $35,930 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,130 | $58,390 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,090 | $89,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 960 | $36,340 |
| Retail Salespersons | 950 | $35,830 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $21,940 | 190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,880 | 710 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $25,310 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,260 | 120 |
| Bartenders | $26,920 | 830 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,340 | 560 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,540 | 240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,270 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,550 | 80 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,730 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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