May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Montana
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area
215 occupations
Across 215 occupations with published wages in Southwest Montana, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $486,350 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Montana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $486,350 | 30 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $361,480 | 70 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $201,230 | 50 | |
| 4 | Physician Assistants | $146,770 | 40 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $143,280 | 80 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $136,310 | 110 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,800 | 60 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $132,210 | 50 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $128,010 | 30 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $124,600 | 90 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $118,110 | 80 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $113,040 | 40 | |
| 13 | Construction Managers | $108,130 | 130 | |
| 14 | Surveyors | $104,050 | 30 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,560 | 170 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $102,540 | 130 | |
| 17 | Project Management Specialists | $102,060 | 160 | |
| 18 | Dental Hygienists | $98,310 | 50 | |
| 19 | Physical Therapists | $97,980 | 100 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $92,290 | 80 | |
| 21 | Occupational Therapists | $91,480 | 40 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $89,520 | 50 | |
| 23 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $88,860 | 30 | |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | $86,470 | 770 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $86,280 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,160 | $28,670 |
| Cashiers | 1,140 | $30,120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 950 | $36,670 |
| General and Operations Managers | 850 | $79,180 |
| Registered Nurses | 770 | $86,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 750 | $22,760 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 740 | $37,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 710 | $59,880 |
| Office Clerks, General | 680 | $45,870 |
| Retail Salespersons | 670 | $35,790 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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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