First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Montana
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Montana have a median of $68,760 a year, below the national $74,450 (−8%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 41% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and Idaho range from $70,890 in Idaho to $90,390 in Wyoming. Montana employs 1,860 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 3.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.84 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 | $22.03 | $26.00 | $33.06 | $42.70 | $52.31 | $35.52 | 1,860 | 3.63 | 0.84 |
| Annual | $45,820 | $54,080 | $68,760 | $88,820 | $108,800 | $73,880 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.66 | $28.19 | $35.79 | $44.08 | $52.28 | $36.83 | 673,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,130 | $58,630 | $74,450 | $91,680 | $108,750 | $76,600 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.63
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 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 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 | $39.56 | $82,280 | $46,210 | $115,480 | 410 | 4.33 | 1.00 |
| Great Falls, MT | $33.23 | $69,120 | $44,550 | $125,860 | 130 | 3.43 | 0.79 |
| Bozeman, MT | $32.07 | $66,710 | $48,460 | $95,390 | 270 | 3.81 | 0.88 |
| Helena, MT | $31.60 | $65,730 | $42,480 | $92,890 | 100 | 2.18 | 0.50 |
| Missoula, MT | $29.55 | $61,460 | $42,940 | $85,000 | 190 | 2.89 | 0.67 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $34.56 | $71,880 | $46,320 | $132,040 | 170 | 2.85 | 0.66 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $31.09 | $64,670 | $47,110 | $106,060 | 170 | 4.25 | 0.98 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.23 | $62,870 | $44,990 | $101,830 | 390 | 4.68 | 1.08 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $33.06 | $68,760 | 1,860 | 0.84 |
| Idaho | $34.08 | $70,890 | 3,900 | 1.05 |
| North Dakota | $36.71 | $76,350 | 1,650 | 0.89 |
| South Dakota | $35.12 | $73,040 | 1,930 | 0.97 |
| Wyoming | $43.46 | $90,390 | 1,470 | 1.21 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (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.