General and Operations Managers Salary in Montana
General and Operations Managers in Montana have a median of $91,380 a year, below the national $105,770 (−14%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. General and Operations Managers earn 87% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota, Wyoming and North Dakota pay more (up to $137,400 in South Dakota) and Idaho pays less (down to $80,390 in Idaho). Montana employs 11,840 general and operations managers, 23.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.03 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 | $23.50 | $31.25 | $43.93 | $61.85 | $90.03 | $51.68 | 11,840 | 23.15 | 1.03 |
| Annual | $48,890 | $64,990 | $91,380 | $128,650 | $187,260 | $107,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $24.08 | $34.77 | $50.85 | $80.42 | $121.82 | $64.87 | 3,503,020 | – | – |
| Annual | $50,090 | $72,320 | $105,770 | $167,280 | $253,390 | $134,940 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.03
- Jobs per 1,000
- 23.15
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 general and operations 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 | $49.62 | $103,210 | $58,830 | $184,730 | 1,990 | 27.57 | 1.22 |
| Helena, MT | $48.80 | $101,510 | $50,870 | $178,360 | 940 | 21.15 | 0.94 |
| Billings, MT | $46.63 | $96,980 | $52,790 | $195,670 | 2,030 | 21.67 | 0.96 |
| Great Falls, MT | $42.68 | $88,780 | $47,010 | $172,670 | 690 | 18.83 | 0.84 |
| Missoula, MT | $39.00 | $81,120 | $46,320 | $165,770 | 1,690 | 25.26 | 1.12 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $43.19 | $89,830 | $48,730 | $172,030 | 1,090 | 18.13 | 0.80 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $38.99 | $81,100 | $47,530 | $201,340 | 2,020 | 23.95 | 1.06 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $38.07 | $79,180 | $48,330 | $161,840 | 850 | 21.76 | 0.97 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $43.93 | $91,380 | 11,840 | 1.03 |
| Idaho | $38.65 | $80,390 | 24,880 | 1.29 |
| North Dakota | $47.20 | $98,170 | 11,150 | 1.15 |
| South Dakota | $66.06 | $137,400 | 4,280 | 0.42 |
| Wyoming | $47.93 | $99,700 | 7,470 | 1.18 |
See the national page for General and Operations 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.