SOC 11-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marketing Managers — Montana
Montana · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Montana is $165,580 per year, close to the national median of $166,790 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Montana is $165,580 per year, close to the national median of $166,790 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $114,430 and $207,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $90,670 and the ninetieth at $212,760.
Montana ranks number 12th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $212,760. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,670 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $114,430 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $165,580 | −0.7% |
| 75th | $207,160 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $212,760 | +27.6% |
| Mean | $170,770 | +2.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $212,760 | 160 | |
| 2 | Great Falls | $177,930 | — | |
| 3 | Helena | $154,770 | 40 | |
| 4 | Missoula | $139,630 | — | |
| 5 | Bozeman | $120,960 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $165,580 goes as far as $175,032 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$165,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$175,032US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $165,580 a year, 0.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $90,670 to $212,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 12th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $212,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marketing Managers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $165,580, or $79.61 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 $166,790, so pay in Montana is 0.7% 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 $212,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $90,670 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 $212,760 per year.
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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