May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Montana
Montana
604 occupations
Across 604 occupations with published wages in Montana, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $560,820 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Montana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $560,820 | — | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $438,850 | 580 | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $360,330 | 110 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $330,760 | 460 | |
| 5 | Orthodontists | $312,840 | — | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $277,380 | — | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $273,260 | 50 | |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 9 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 140 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $182,340 | 670 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $167,200 | 380 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $165,580 | — | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,030 | 560 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $142,080 | 1,190 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $141,470 | 600 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 | 1,260 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,860 | 1,180 | |
| 18 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $131,770 | — | |
| 19 | Financial Managers | $131,060 | 1,510 | |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | $129,670 | 400 | |
| 21 | Chemical Engineers | $127,490 | 80 | |
| 22 | Psychologists, All Other | $126,960 | 40 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $123,480 | 160 | |
| 24 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $122,930 | 110 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $121,990 | 2,160 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,960 | $29,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 13,490 | $36,270 |
| Cashiers | 12,170 | $34,190 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,840 | $91,380 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,950 | $85,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,400 | $36,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,390 | $46,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,900 | $39,050 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,320 | $37,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,830 | $58,870 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $21,940 | — |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $22,030 | 1,050 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,370 | 7,200 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,400 | 790 |
| Bartenders | $26,010 | 5,370 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $26,660 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,770 | 820 |
| Parking Attendants | $27,100 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 | 1,150 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,580 | 2,100 |
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.