MT · BLS OEWS 2024

Salaries in Montana

Median wages for 374 occupations. Click any row to see the full salary breakdown.

374 occupations BLS 2024 data

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374 listed
Occupation Median Annual Mean Annual Employment
Chief Executives $194,460 $233,880 630
Dentists, General $159,480 $180,630 480
Computer Hardware Engineers $141,680 $139,230 50
Pharmacists $137,230 $135,130 1,330
Sales Engineers $134,900 $123,900 40
Nurse Practitioners $133,640 $131,560 1,050
Physician Assistants $132,980 $132,220 610
Marketing Managers $132,180 $145,700 510
Purchasing Managers $129,000 $135,760 210
Architectural and Engineering Managers $128,680 $139,500 520
Computer Programmers $128,630 $110,080 450
Financial Managers $126,190 $143,990 1,400
Sales Managers $125,170 $138,210 750
Industrial Production Managers $119,990 $128,930 240
Natural Sciences Managers $117,140 $134,660 380
Database Architects $116,250 $124,500 50
Administrative Services Managers $112,770 $131,670 350
Human Resources Managers $108,370 $119,690 440
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $107,540 $101,000 650
Data Scientists $106,860 $111,490 200
Managers, All Other $105,840 $114,360 1,560
Medical and Health Services Managers $104,590 $121,160 1,830
Industrial Engineers $103,210 $104,240 310
Commercial Pilots $103,110 $108,940 290
Construction Managers $102,820 $116,870 1,760
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,480 $101,950 260
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $102,150 $111,650 320
Public Relations Managers $101,700 $125,950 110
Computer Network Architects $101,240 $107,780 410
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,790 $100,840 260
Lawyers $100,750 $109,190 2,460
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $100,430 $108,120 150
Software Developers $100,190 $120,950 2,070
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $99,490 $122,270 400
Mechanical Engineers $99,250 $100,100 580
Electrical Engineers $99,230 $102,400 650
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,620 $106,850 160
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,380 $96,430 810
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $97,000 $94,650 220
Personal Financial Advisors $96,670 $145,440 480
Financial and Investment Analysts $95,990 $110,330 570
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640 $94,470 470
Dental Hygienists $94,740 $91,380 950
Physical Therapists $92,910 $91,290 1,230
Facilities Managers $92,600 $96,080 310
Computer Systems Analysts $89,060 $100,840 860
Web and Digital Interface Designers $87,660 $91,560 140
Engineers, All Other $87,130 $96,080 280
Information Security Analysts $87,100 $99,560 N/A
Management Analysts $85,760 $87,290 1,580
General and Operations Managers $85,240 $101,530 11,090
Project Management Specialists $85,140 $92,780 2,610
Biological Scientists, All Other $84,640 $81,120 520
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $84,550 $85,630 230
Occupational Therapists $84,440 $88,270 510
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,310 $85,290 330
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,110 $91,740 490
Financial Examiners $82,880 $92,240 140
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,670 $81,990 600
Veterinarians $82,340 $94,250 510
Registered Nurses $81,560 $88,480 10,540
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $81,270 $101,560 770
Database Administrators $80,960 $83,070 240
Respiratory Therapists $80,950 $78,540 390
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,590 $111,350 200
Civil Engineers $80,390 $86,270 1,880
Speech-Language Pathologists $80,330 $83,830 430
Surveyors $79,230 $83,100 360
Computer Occupations, All Other $78,690 $83,540 540
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,510 $80,630 560
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $78,220 $85,070 640
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,930 $73,120 1,810
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,840 $79,150 870
Logisticians $77,380 $78,500 220
Art Directors $77,240 $80,180 50
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $77,210 $71,500 730
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $76,370 $72,600 160
School Psychologists $76,350 $81,250 170
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,960 $79,530 2,670
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,910 $73,890 140
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $75,710 $78,140 210
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,540 $76,200 170
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,280 $72,120 860
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $75,180 $74,030 120
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,990 $76,140 4,880
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,500 $76,850 690
Accountants and Auditors $74,400 $80,040 4,680
Medical Equipment Repairers $72,830 $70,290 160
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,690 $75,400 4,850
Financial Specialists, All Other $72,600 $80,150 250
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $71,440 $71,490 1,310
Tax Preparers $71,370 $73,270 340
Operations Research Analysts $71,350 $75,230 160
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,100 $79,490 140
Social and Community Service Managers $70,830 $84,630 840
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,910 $69,670 2,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,880 $72,650 890
Electricians $68,980 $68,080 2,830
Cost Estimators $68,360 $70,750 1,210
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $68,230 $102,550 660
Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,010 $67,880 540
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $67,600 $79,510 580
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $67,120 $77,930 300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,840 $72,630 1,490
Loan Officers $65,960 $77,480 1,390
Credit Analysts $65,690 $80,010 250
Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,590 $68,900 310
Web Developers $65,490 $69,910 160
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,290 $67,120 1,090
Education Administrators, All Other $65,210 $72,270 120
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,140 $72,500 2,010
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $65,120 $69,210 190
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $65,070 $65,950 210
Labor Relations Specialists $64,360 $80,820 150
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,300 $65,580 160
Firefighters $64,020 $62,840 960
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $63,990 $64,180 350
Food Service Managers $63,370 $65,210 910
Compliance Officers $63,330 $74,470 1,340
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,240 $68,900 1,140
Technical Writers $63,090 $70,720 50
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,000 $75,380 170
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,990 $66,930 350
Physical Therapist Assistants $62,540 $62,960 340
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $62,420 $67,900 130
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,020 $61,090 610
Sheet Metal Workers $61,940 $62,610 520
Human Resources Specialists $61,860 $67,120 2,200
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,460 $62,000 2,520
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,410 $62,790 460
Machinists $61,230 $57,740 680
Property Appraisers and Assessors $60,990 $63,490 260
Highway Maintenance Workers $60,730 $58,280 1,020
Cargo and Freight Agents $60,660 $61,160 330
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,620 $64,780 1,230
Surgical Technologists $60,610 $59,240 420
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,600 $62,170 240
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,570 $74,520 2,060
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,560 $64,100 3,970
Construction and Building Inspectors $60,500 $63,190 340
Insurance Underwriters $60,350 $69,830 170
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,320 $64,310 2,020
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,300 $68,220 4,030
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,200 $60,860 560
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,130 $61,480 3,610
Chemists $60,100 $69,060 260
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,050 $61,570 490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,970 $63,930 320
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,960 $60,970 430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,960 $60,310 690
Training and Development Specialists $59,900 $64,800 1,180
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,780 $55,880 570
Fundraisers $59,750 $61,760 640
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,750 $58,710 1,630
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,480 $64,770 860
Instructional Coordinators $59,230 $63,250 780
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,060 $59,050 7,050
Clergy $58,970 $59,110 790
Healthcare Social Workers $58,760 $60,720 650
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,740 $59,060 300
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,730 $57,760 3,550
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $58,680 $66,060 250
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,660 $57,350 1,900
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,640 $70,850 90
Public Relations Specialists $58,630 $66,000 1,450
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,600 $60,190 1,050
Carpenters $58,110 $58,130 4,240
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,060 $53,080 40
Postal Service Clerks $57,870 $55,910 520
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,520 $63,480 610
Computer Network Support Specialists $57,500 $62,540 720
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490 $58,760 270
Insurance Sales Agents $57,360 $74,490 1,860
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,060 $56,770 2,720
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,060 $55,870 1,110
Real Estate Sales Agents $56,670 $82,330 660
Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330 $59,170 830
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,200 $58,300 4,510
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $56,140 $57,620 150
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,680 $55,430 440
Chefs and Head Cooks $55,650 $58,090 500
Graphic Designers $55,370 $61,990 650
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,220 $57,270 810
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $55,100 $53,400 150
Community Health Workers $54,950 $56,520 270
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $54,230 $56,870 1,060
Travel Agents $53,540 $54,140 210
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $53,450 $56,380 320
Computer User Support Specialists $53,410 $54,020 1,910
Interior Designers $53,230 $56,580 430
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $52,300 $53,910 180
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $52,280 $53,880 160
Health Education Specialists $52,030 $57,010 220
Massage Therapists $52,000 $58,990 280
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280 $56,310 1,340
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $51,230 $49,670 350
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $51,110 $57,570 470
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,510 $55,450 150
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,340 $54,480 670
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,270 $51,870 540
Chemical Technicians $50,160 $54,690 200
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $50,130 $55,300 370
Medical Records Specialists $49,930 $51,630 800
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $49,920 $51,870 440
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $49,800 $60,900 140
Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,700 $53,990 1,320
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,630 $52,930 1,250
Social Workers, All Other $49,600 $57,930 490
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,580 $53,860 310
Advertising Sales Agents $49,410 $55,760 290
Paramedics $49,360 $52,360 400
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,310 $54,360 510
Construction Laborers $49,230 $50,830 4,720
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,140 $55,390 370
Producers and Directors $49,100 $60,320 460
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,090 $49,010 300
Roofers $49,020 $52,920 360
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,920 $51,440 980
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,840 $48,660 610
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $48,710 $48,820 160
Glaziers $48,460 $50,970 N/A
Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,440 $48,950 550
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,290 $49,040 100
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,230 $50,490 1,080
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $48,140 $52,430 660
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,970 $52,380 5,200
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,960 $55,670 1,120
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $47,940 $46,140 350
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,840 $48,780 750
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,750 $53,230 360
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,740 $49,750 390
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,230 $48,570 960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,210 $48,890 390
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $47,170 $48,190 570
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,110 $48,050 490
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,100 $50,690 570
Biological Technicians $47,090 $46,900 570
Pharmacy Technicians $46,980 $46,940 1,400
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,900 $49,080 440
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $46,760 $46,320 550
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $46,510 $46,910 1,270
Order Clerks $46,490 $44,480 100
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,420 $51,320 800
Interpreters and Translators $46,240 $55,230 60
Light Truck Drivers $46,220 $48,690 3,360
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,180 $43,910 130
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,170 $46,530 830
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,160 $48,030 280
Phlebotomists $46,040 $45,370 520
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,030 $47,540 150
Procurement Clerks $45,970 $47,030 230
Bill and Account Collectors $45,830 $46,520 410
Dental Assistants $45,820 $45,930 1,540
Bus Drivers, School $45,810 $44,110 1,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,710 $47,960 5,430
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,600 $46,630 7,670
Editors $45,470 $49,260 210
Medical Assistants $45,440 $45,060 2,290
Billing and Posting Clerks $45,360 $45,610 1,760
Pest Control Workers $44,820 $45,960 100
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,750 $43,420 210
Rehabilitation Counselors $44,660 $47,770 380
Opticians, Dispensing $44,600 $45,700 310
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,460 $44,430 1,150
Office Clerks, General $44,100 $45,440 11,350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,880 $50,890 630
Residential Advisors $43,870 $45,010 250
Customer Service Representatives $43,820 $44,020 4,920
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,690 $44,540 140
Audio and Video Technicians $43,500 $43,730 160
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,230 $45,570 630
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $43,120 $44,490 470
Food Batchmakers $42,640 $41,320 160
Parts Salespersons $42,620 $44,080 1,580
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,300 $45,380 110
Counter and Rental Clerks $42,220 $43,990 1,390
Helpers--Production Workers $42,100 $41,860 190
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,050 $44,900 4,930
Self-Enrichment Teachers $41,940 $45,510 1,060
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,840 $41,850 500
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,720 $42,910 3,830
Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,200 $43,480 90
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,200 $42,440 620
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,150 $42,920 1,710
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980 $44,000 1,540
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $40,920 $41,380 380
Medical Equipment Preparers $40,830 $43,100 300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,810 $41,460 4,420
Butchers and Meat Cutters $40,770 $42,040 780
Tutors $40,660 $42,520 430
Tire Repairers and Changers $40,000 $41,190 1,080
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,870 $41,950 4,050
Data Entry Keyers $39,750 $41,310 380
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,690 $42,290 600
Skincare Specialists $39,620 $54,070 150
Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560 $41,380 350
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,540 $42,010 470
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,530 $41,410 3,660
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $39,520 $57,190 290
Production Workers, All Other $39,390 $43,360 390
Nursing Assistants $39,300 $42,020 4,800
Couriers and Messengers $38,780 $38,840 50
Printing Press Operators $38,640 $40,960 340
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,510 $42,820 340
Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500 $39,610 8,880
Security Guards $38,300 $39,130 1,440
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230 $43,630 600
Coaches and Scouts $38,140 $45,850 1,070
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,090 $41,390 160
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,020 $42,630 1,240
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,950 $37,090 60
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $37,910 $38,450 580
Psychiatric Technicians $37,850 $41,270 220
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,690 $39,270 370
Tellers $37,640 $38,680 1,610
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,630 $42,370 180
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $37,610 $41,610 540
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,570 $38,350 170
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,390 $38,320 9,200
Sewing Machine Operators $37,240 $37,250 210
Marriage and Family Therapists $37,150 $43,300 N/A
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,060 $36,660 580
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,910 $37,540 1,670
Cooks, Restaurant $36,830 $38,230 8,170
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,780 $37,240 640
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,690 $37,340 2,270
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,640 $36,500 1,110
Photographers $36,180 $51,400 180
File Clerks $36,160 $36,300 600
Library Technicians $36,140 $36,290 430
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,810 $36,660 1,490
Bakers $35,720 $36,550 880
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,590 $36,770 1,100
Helpers--Electricians $35,360 $36,160 40
Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,360 $34,950 1,490
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,160 $35,340 2,480
Retail Salespersons $35,000 $37,160 13,500
Emergency Medical Technicians $34,900 $36,250 680
Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,040 $34,550 1,070
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,020 $35,970 5,780
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,720 $33,630 4,210
Recreation Workers $33,310 $35,380 990
School Bus Monitors $33,230 $34,100 210
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,150 $33,270 8,010
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,860 $32,910 N/A
Animal Caretakers $32,290 $34,590 1,150
Library Assistants, Clerical $32,270 $34,630 70
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,670 $31,570 880
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $31,600 $37,150 550
Cooks, Short Order $31,490 $32,930 80
Childcare Workers $31,440 $32,450 2,070
Food Preparation Workers $31,420 $32,400 2,700
Cashiers $30,620 $31,310 12,500
Driver/Sales Workers $30,100 $35,920 1,800
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,890 $31,080 200
Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,280 $29,780 15,940
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,160 $28,340 1,450
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $29,160 $36,630 430
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,590 $30,640 1,000
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,410 $30,040 2,210
Dishwashers $28,270 $29,980 2,120
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,860 $28,980 1,420
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $27,330 $28,860 330
Telemarketers $27,220 $27,800 N/A
Cooks, Fast Food $26,260 $28,930 1,310
Bartenders $22,840 $26,370 5,130
Waiters and Waitresses $22,630 $28,660 7,630
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists N/A N/A 180
Computer and Information Systems Managers N/A N/A 1,250
Family Medicine Physicians N/A $275,990 440
General Internal Medicine Physicians N/A $223,380 270
Maintenance Workers, Machinery N/A N/A 110
Nurse Anesthetists N/A N/A 80
Physicians, All Other N/A N/A 510