SOC 45-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers — Montana
Montana · 1 metro areas compared
In Montana the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is $64,990 a year, which is 9.6% higher than the national figure of $59,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Montana the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is $64,990 a year, which is 9.6% higher than the national figure of $59,320. Half of workers earn between $50,140 and $75,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,470 and the ninetieth at $84,460.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Montana ranks 11th by median wage. Bozeman leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 217th of 604 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $50,140 | −15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $64,990 | +9.6% |
| 75th | $75,920 | +28.0% |
| 90th | $84,460 | +42.4% |
| Mean | $63,480 | +7.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $75,860 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,990 goes as far as $68,700 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,700US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,990 a year, 9.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,470 to $84,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $75,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $64,990, or $31.25 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 $59,320, so pay in Montana is 9.6% higher. 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 $84,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,470 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 Bozeman, at $75,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 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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