SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in East-Central Montana, MT is $108,410 per year, 12.5% below the national median of $123,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in East-Central Montana, MT is $108,410 per year, 12.5% below the national median of $123,860. Pay ranges from under $60,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $166,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $89,320 to $135,770.
Employment stands at 280, or 4.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Missoula leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $121,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,980 | −50.8% |
| 25th | $89,320 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $108,410 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $135,770 | +9.6% |
| 90th | $166,470 | +34.4% |
| Mean | $115,520 | −6.7% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula | $121,040 | 240 | |
| 2 | Bozeman | $120,680 | 190 | |
| 3 | Helena | $115,920 | 210 | |
| 4 | Billings | $107,750 | 300 | |
| 5 | Great Falls | $103,130 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $108,410 goes as far as $114,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,410 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,980 to $166,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $121,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $108,410, or $52.12 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 $123,860, so pay in East-Central Montana, MT is 12.5% 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 $166,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,980 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 Missoula, at $121,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 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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