Light Truck Drivers Salary in Montana
The median for light truck drivers in Montana is $46,420 a year, somewhat above the national $44,860 (+3%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 5% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota pays more (up to $47,950 in North Dakota) and Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota pay less (down to $43,240 in South Dakota). Montana employs 2,960 light truck drivers, 5.78 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 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 | $16.09 | $17.82 | $22.32 | $26.72 | $45.08 | $24.30 | 2,960 | 5.78 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $33,470 | $37,070 | $46,420 | $55,570 | $93,770 | $50,550 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.92 | $21.57 | $25.15 | $38.61 | $23.45 | 983,300 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 | $48,770 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.78
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 light truck drivers, 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 | $23.45 | $48,780 | $37,050 | $74,420 | 410 | 5.67 | 0.90 |
| Helena, MT | $22.78 | $47,380 | $33,450 | $95,560 | 190 | 4.17 | 0.66 |
| Missoula, MT | $22.24 | $46,270 | $33,800 | $96,810 | 460 | 6.84 | 1.08 |
| Billings, MT | $22.22 | $46,210 | $35,240 | $95,790 | 770 | 8.19 | 1.30 |
| Great Falls, MT | $22.02 | $45,790 | $33,960 | $93,770 | 180 | 5.06 | 0.80 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $22.36 | $46,510 | $28,330 | $94,640 | 280 | 4.66 | 0.74 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $21.52 | $44,770 | $30,880 | $60,830 | 430 | 5.07 | 0.80 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.97 | $37,380 | $27,850 | $64,930 | 190 | 4.94 | 0.78 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $22.32 | $46,420 | 2,960 | 0.91 |
| Idaho | $21.33 | $44,370 | 7,120 | 1.31 |
| North Dakota | $23.05 | $47,950 | 1,950 | 0.72 |
| South Dakota | $20.79 | $43,240 | 4,820 | 1.67 |
| Wyoming | $21.05 | $43,780 | 1,450 | 0.81 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (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.