SOC 39-1013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
In East-Central Montana, MT the median wage is $48,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East-Central Montana, MT the median wage is $48,300. That is 24.3% lower than the national median of $63,820. Pay ranges from under $28,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,430 to $62,580.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 14.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $50,510. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 150th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,840 | −54.8% |
| 25th | $29,430 | −53.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,300 | −24.3% |
| 75th | $62,580 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $69,640 | +9.1% |
| Mean | $47,100 | −26.2% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $48,300 goes as far as $51,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,300 a year, 24.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,840 to $69,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $50,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $48,300, or $23.22 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 $63,820, so pay in East-Central Montana, MT is 24.3% 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 East-Central Montana, MT earns more than $69,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,840 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 $50,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in East-Central 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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