SOC 39-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Residential Advisors — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
In East-Central Montana, MT the median wage for Residential Advisors is $45,840 a year, which is 8.5% higher than the national figure of $42,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In East-Central Montana, MT the median wage for Residential Advisors is $45,840 a year, which is 8.5% higher than the national figure of $42,240. Half of workers earn between $39,000 and $51,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,910 and the ninetieth at $56,670.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Missoula leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 170th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,910 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $39,000 | −7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $45,840 | +8.5% |
| 75th | $51,640 | +22.3% |
| 90th | $56,670 | +34.2% |
| Mean | $45,140 | +6.9% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula | $53,250 | 40 | |
| 2 | Bozeman | $49,390 | 30 | |
| 3 | Great Falls | $48,610 | 40 | |
| 4 | Billings | $46,760 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $45,840 goes as far as $48,457 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,457US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,840 a year, 8.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,910 to $56,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $53,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Residential Advisors in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $45,840, or $22.04 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 $42,240, so pay in East-Central Montana, MT is 8.5% 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 East-Central Montana, MT earns more than $56,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,910 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 $53,250 per year.
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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