Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Montana
Computer User Support Specialists in Montana have a median of $58,460 a year, below the national $61,860 (−5%); the state ranks 35th of 51 states by median. Computer User Support Specialists earn 20% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Wyoming, North Dakota and Idaho pay more (up to $65,100 in Wyoming) and South Dakota pays less (down to $48,260 in South Dakota). Montana employs 1,640 computer user support specialists, 3.20 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.69 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 | $19.97 | $23.58 | $28.11 | $31.28 | $37.98 | $28.32 | 1,640 | 3.20 | 0.69 |
| Annual | $41,530 | $49,050 | $58,460 | $65,070 | $79,000 | $58,900 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.70 | $23.56 | $29.74 | $38.00 | $48.34 | $32.37 | 717,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,980 | $49,000 | $61,860 | $79,040 | $100,540 | $67,330 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 35th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.69
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.20
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 user support specialists, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $30.41 | $63,250 | $33,320 | $80,850 | 190 | 4.33 | 0.94 |
| Bozeman, MT | $29.89 | $62,160 | $46,670 | $81,900 | 200 | 2.76 | 0.60 |
| Missoula, MT | $28.11 | $58,460 | $42,950 | $68,310 | 300 | 4.51 | 0.98 |
| Billings, MT | $27.13 | $56,430 | $41,340 | $79,000 | 350 | 3.74 | 0.81 |
| Great Falls, MT | $25.38 | $52,790 | $32,180 | $75,870 | 110 | 3.08 | 0.67 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.84 | $59,980 | $34,730 | $90,540 | 120 | 2.04 | 0.44 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $26.58 | $55,290 | $42,470 | $73,460 | 210 | 2.49 | 0.54 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $26.10 | $54,280 | $44,340 | $78,000 | 70 | 1.79 | 0.39 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $28.11 | $58,460 | 1,640 | 0.69 |
| Idaho | $28.45 | $59,170 | 3,650 | 0.92 |
| North Dakota | $29.48 | $61,310 | 1,400 | 0.71 |
| South Dakota | $23.20 | $48,260 | 1,240 | 0.59 |
| Wyoming | $31.30 | $65,100 | 790 | 0.61 |
See the national page for Computer User Support Specialists (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.