Financial Managers Salary in Montana
In Montana, financial managers earn a median $131,060 a year, well below the national median of $166,570 (−21%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. Financial Managers earn 2.7 times the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota and North Dakota pay more (up to $159,700 in South Dakota) and Idaho and Wyoming pay less (down to $124,910 in Wyoming). Montana employs 1,510 financial managers, 2.96 per 1,000 jobs, the 49th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.55 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 | $39.15 | $48.45 | $63.01 | $87.14 | $112.68 | $72.53 | 1,510 | 2.96 | 0.55 |
| Annual | $81,430 | $100,770 | $131,060 | $181,260 | $234,370 | $150,850 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $45.34 | $60.33 | $80.08 | $105.76 | $155.42 | $89.86 | 841,710 | – | – |
| Annual | $94,310 | $125,490 | $166,570 | $219,980 | $323,270 | $186,910 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 49th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.55
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.96
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 financial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $65.98 | $137,240 | $88,400 | $232,080 | 210 | 2.28 | 0.42 |
| Bozeman, MT | $65.86 | $136,990 | $95,190 | $249,990 | 210 | 2.88 | 0.53 |
| Helena, MT | $64.12 | $133,360 | $95,720 | $197,100 | 150 | 3.46 | 0.64 |
| Great Falls, MT | $63.19 | $131,420 | $82,970 | $219,350 | 90 | 2.60 | 0.48 |
| Missoula, MT | $61.89 | $128,740 | $81,430 | $226,370 | 180 | 2.75 | 0.51 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $62.81 | $130,650 | $87,660 | $252,290 | 250 | 2.97 | 0.55 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $59.90 | $124,600 | $70,200 | $187,640 | 90 | 2.43 | 0.45 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $51.39 | $106,890 | $59,050 | $225,980 | 160 | 2.71 | 0.50 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $63.01 | $131,060 | 1,510 | 0.55 |
| Idaho | $61.16 | $127,210 | 3,120 | 0.67 |
| North Dakota | $65.33 | $135,890 | 2,140 | 0.92 |
| South Dakota | $76.78 | $159,700 | 1,000 | 0.40 |
| Wyoming | $60.06 | $124,910 | 730 | 0.48 |
See the national page for Financial 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.