May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West Montana
West Montana nonmetropolitan area
319 occupations
Across 319 occupations with published wages in West Montana, physicians, all other record the highest median at $412,560 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West Montana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $412,560 | 60 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $334,340 | 90 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,810 | 50 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $170,960 | 90 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $152,230 | — | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $140,250 | 340 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $137,740 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $135,880 | 180 | |
| 9 | Microbiologists | $133,470 | 30 | |
| 10 | Software Developers | $133,400 | 300 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $130,650 | 250 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $127,160 | 100 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $126,440 | 70 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,690 | 170 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $115,790 | 60 | |
| 16 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $114,680 | 90 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $113,100 | 50 | |
| 18 | Computer Systems Analysts | $112,340 | 60 | |
| 19 | Personal Financial Advisors | $112,050 | 110 | |
| 20 | Commercial Pilots | $110,670 | 80 | |
| 21 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $107,780 | 40 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $106,000 | 420 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $105,370 | 30 | |
| 24 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $104,790 | 70 | |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,780 | 300 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,580 | $28,780 |
| Cashiers | 2,370 | $32,310 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,370 | $36,820 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,020 | $81,100 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,020 | $47,670 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,690 | $81,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,660 | $37,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,430 | $38,820 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,380 | $46,830 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,330 | $37,440 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,800 | 370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,120 | 1,310 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,170 | 90 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $25,280 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $25,660 | 940 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $26,170 | 70 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $26,870 | 80 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,730 | 620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,780 | 2,580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,880 | 380 |
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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