SOC 43-3061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Procurement Clerks — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area
At $49,730, median pay for Procurement Clerks in East-Central Montana, MT tracks the national median of $50,580 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,730, median pay for Procurement Clerks in East-Central Montana, MT tracks the national median of $50,580 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,260 to $58,650.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $40,260 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $58,650 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $61,390 | +21.4% |
| Mean | $49,060 | −3.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $49,730 goes as far as $52,569 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,569US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,730 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,510 to $61,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Procurement Clerks in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $49,730, or $23.91 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 $50,580, so pay in East-Central Montana, MT is 1.7% 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 East-Central Montana, MT earns more than $61,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,510 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 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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