SOC 41-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — Montana
Montana · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Montana is $83,610 a year, trailing the national median of $104,920 by 20.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Montana is $83,610 a year, trailing the national median of $104,920 by 20.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,760 and $114,960. The lowest tenth earn under $53,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $206,390.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Montana ranks number 44th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bozeman records the highest median at $104,350. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 111th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,380 | −49.1% |
| 25th | $60,760 | −42.1% |
| Median (50th) | $83,610 | −20.3% |
| 75th | $114,960 | +9.6% |
| 90th | $206,390 | +96.7% |
| Mean | $103,900 | −1.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $104,350 | 90 | |
| 2 | Helena | $90,530 | 40 | |
| 3 | Missoula | $89,990 | 80 | |
| 4 | Billings | $81,470 | 140 | |
| 5 | Great Falls | $79,070 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $83,610 goes as far as $88,383 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,383US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,610 a year, 20.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,380 to $206,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $104,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Montana?
The median annual wage is $83,610, or $40.20 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 $104,920, so pay in Montana is 20.3% 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 Montana earns more than $206,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,380 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 Bozeman, at $104,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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