Accountants and Auditors Salary in Montana
Accountants and Auditors in Montana have a median of $75,810 a year, below the national $83,680 (−9%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 56% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota and Wyoming pay more (up to $78,880 in South Dakota) and North Dakota and Idaho pay less (down to $74,730 in Idaho). Montana employs 4,730 accountants and auditors, 9.25 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.99 is close to the national share.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $23.68 | $29.66 | $36.45 | $46.79 | $60.24 | $39.78 | 4,730 | 9.25 | 0.99 |
| Annual | $49,250 | $61,690 | $75,810 | $97,320 | $125,290 | $82,750 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.99
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.25
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $37.21 | $77,400 | $56,750 | $121,790 | 800 | 11.06 | 1.19 |
| Helena, MT | $36.87 | $76,700 | $50,280 | $105,890 | 580 | 12.97 | 1.39 |
| Billings, MT | $36.43 | $75,780 | $47,560 | $123,600 | 790 | 8.41 | 0.90 |
| Missoula, MT | $35.06 | $72,920 | $47,860 | $114,010 | 600 | 8.90 | 0.95 |
| Great Falls, MT | $34.86 | $72,510 | $49,750 | $107,890 | 280 | 7.59 | 0.81 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35.82 | $74,500 | $50,870 | $119,990 | 420 | 6.93 | 0.74 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35.73 | $74,320 | $47,380 | $119,990 | 320 | 8.12 | 0.87 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35.10 | $73,000 | $48,160 | $137,530 | 640 | 7.57 | 0.81 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $36.45 | $75,810 | 4,730 | 0.99 |
| Idaho | $35.93 | $74,730 | 5,570 | 0.70 |
| North Dakota | $36.41 | $75,730 | 4,430 | 1.11 |
| South Dakota | $37.92 | $78,880 | 5,820 | 1.36 |
| Wyoming | $37.32 | $77,620 | 2,670 | 1.02 |
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.