Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Montana
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Montana earn a median $45,350 a year, +16% against the national median of $39,150; they and rank 12th of 51 states by median. That is 7% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Montana pays more than every neighbouring state: Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming and South Dakota range from $35,370 in South Dakota to $41,600 in Idaho. Montana employs 4,270 landscaping and groundskeeping workers, 8.35 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.36 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $15.47 | $17.93 | $21.80 | $24.47 | $28.53 | $21.90 | 4,270 | 8.35 | 1.36 |
| Annual | $32,170 | $37,290 | $45,350 | $50,890 | $59,340 | $45,550 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.98 | $17.40 | $18.82 | $22.52 | $27.28 | $20.33 | 952,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $31,150 | $36,190 | $39,150 | $46,830 | $56,730 | $42,290 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.35
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 landscaping and groundskeeping 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $22.75 | $47,320 | $37,960 | $61,380 | 910 | 12.67 | 2.07 |
| Helena, MT | $21.94 | $45,640 | $35,360 | $57,850 | 300 | 6.65 | 1.09 |
| Missoula, MT | $21.38 | $44,460 | $34,980 | $58,690 | 490 | 7.36 | 1.20 |
| Billings, MT | $21.27 | $44,230 | $33,340 | $58,120 | 630 | 6.74 | 1.10 |
| Great Falls, MT | $19.88 | $41,350 | $30,250 | $56,830 | 260 | 7.23 | 1.18 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $21.64 | $45,010 | $31,420 | $57,600 | 970 | 11.55 | 1.89 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $18.59 | $38,670 | $31,200 | $58,950 | 250 | 6.33 | 1.03 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $18.23 | $37,920 | $28,820 | $55,470 | 390 | 6.53 | 1.07 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $21.80 | $45,350 | 4,270 | 1.36 |
| Idaho | $20.00 | $41,600 | 7,980 | 1.52 |
| North Dakota | $19.61 | $40,790 | 2,100 | 0.80 |
| South Dakota | $17.01 | $35,370 | 2,980 | 1.06 |
| Wyoming | $18.42 | $38,310 | 1,790 | 1.04 |
See the national page for Landscaping and Groundskeeping 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.