SOC 17-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — Montana
Montana · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Montana is $93,380 a year, 28.3% under the national median of $130,220 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Montana is $93,380 a year, 28.3% under the national median of $130,220 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,610 and $114,810. The lowest tenth earn under $80,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $160,110.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Montana ranks number 46th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $117,160. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,120 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $81,610 | −37.3% |
| Median (50th) | $93,380 | −28.3% |
| 75th | $114,810 | −11.8% |
| 90th | $160,110 | +23.0% |
| Mean | $104,690 | −19.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $117,160 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $93,380 goes as far as $98,710 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,710US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,380 a year, 28.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,120 to $160,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $117,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Montana?
The median annual wage is $93,380, or $44.89 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 $130,220, so pay in Montana is 28.3% 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 Montana earns more than $160,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,120 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 $117,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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