Cashiers Salary in Montana
The median for cashiers in Montana is $34,190 a year, somewhat above the national $32,880 (+4%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. That is 30% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Montana pays more than every neighbouring state: North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and South Dakota range from $29,780 in South Dakota to $31,460 in North Dakota. Montana employs 12,170 cashiers, 23.8 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.20 means the occupation is more concentrated in Montana than nationally.
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 | $11.49 | $13.71 | $16.44 | $17.96 | $19.99 | $16.07 | 12,170 | 23.79 | 1.20 |
| Annual | $23,900 | $28,510 | $34,190 | $37,360 | $41,590 | $33,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $11.79 | $13.81 | $15.81 | $17.47 | $19.43 | $15.95 | 3,089,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $24,530 | $28,720 | $32,880 | $36,330 | $40,410 | $33,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.20
- Jobs per 1,000
- 23.79
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 cashiers, 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 | $18.33 | $38,130 | $28,110 | $47,120 | 1,460 | 20.17 | 1.02 |
| Missoula, MT | $17.12 | $35,610 | $26,210 | $41,600 | 1,630 | 24.37 | 1.23 |
| Helena, MT | $16.71 | $34,750 | $24,310 | $39,400 | 940 | 21.18 | 1.07 |
| Billings, MT | $15.92 | $33,120 | $24,680 | $39,560 | 1,880 | 20.06 | 1.01 |
| Great Falls, MT | $15.06 | $31,320 | $22,780 | $39,160 | 760 | 20.77 | 1.05 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $15.53 | $32,310 | $23,500 | $40,290 | 2,370 | 28.12 | 1.42 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $14.48 | $30,120 | $22,860 | $39,260 | 1,140 | 29.20 | 1.47 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $14.10 | $29,330 | $22,930 | $37,740 | 1,920 | 31.86 | 1.60 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $16.44 | $34,190 | 12,170 | 1.20 |
| Idaho | $14.60 | $30,370 | 17,200 | 1.01 |
| North Dakota | $15.12 | $31,460 | 9,510 | 1.11 |
| South Dakota | $14.32 | $29,780 | 12,860 | 1.41 |
| Wyoming | $14.81 | $30,810 | 5,840 | 1.05 |
See the national page for Cashiers (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.