Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Montana
In Montana, computer and information systems managers earn a median $132,860 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−24%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 2.7 times the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Idaho, South Dakota and North Dakota pay more (up to $162,240 in Idaho) and Wyoming pays less (down to $120,850 in Wyoming). Montana employs 1,180 computer and information systems managers, 2.30 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.53 means it is less common 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 | $44.63 | $51.64 | $63.87 | $84.02 | $103.75 | $70.24 | 1,180 | 2.30 | 0.53 |
| Annual | $92,820 | $107,410 | $132,860 | $174,770 | $215,800 | $146,100 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.53
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.30
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 computer and information systems managers, 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 | $78.21 | $162,680 | $99,160 | $218,150 | 200 | 2.80 | 0.65 |
| Great Falls, MT | $64.26 | $133,670 | $83,550 | $280,840 | 70 | 1.80 | 0.42 |
| Missoula, MT | $63.95 | $133,020 | $84,780 | $215,800 | 160 | 2.38 | 0.55 |
| Helena, MT | $62.61 | $130,230 | $98,800 | $218,460 | 140 | 3.23 | 0.75 |
| Billings, MT | $62.16 | $129,280 | $92,520 | $216,930 | 210 | 2.27 | 0.53 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $64.81 | $134,800 | $91,360 | $192,550 | 60 | 1.57 | 0.36 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $58.51 | $121,690 | $93,710 | $201,280 | 170 | 2.00 | 0.46 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $58.13 | $120,900 | $90,600 | $173,130 | 100 | 1.72 | 0.40 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $63.87 | $132,860 | 1,180 | 0.53 |
| Idaho | $78.00 | $162,240 | 1,950 | 0.53 |
| North Dakota | $71.70 | $149,130 | 850 | 0.46 |
| South Dakota | $78.00 | $162,240 | 380 | 0.19 |
| Wyoming | $58.10 | $120,850 | 330 | 0.27 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (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.