SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Southwest Montana
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $128,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Architectural and Engineering Managers, 25.3% beneath the national figure of $171,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $128,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Architectural and Engineering Managers, 25.3% beneath the national figure of $171,270. Pay ranges from under $102,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $176,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $112,990 to $167,340.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $163,110. Of the 215 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,530 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $112,990 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $128,010 | −25.3% |
| 75th | $167,340 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $176,170 | +2.9% |
| Mean | $139,890 | −18.3% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $128,010 goes as far as $135,317 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,317US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,010 a year, 25.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,530 to $176,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $163,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Southwest Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $128,010, or $61.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $171,270, so pay in Southwest Montana, MT is 25.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwest Montana, MT earns more than $176,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Billings, at $163,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Montana, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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