Managers, All Other Salary in Montana
In Montana, managers, all other earn a median $110,470 a year, well below the national median of $141,900 (−22%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. Managers, All Other earn 2.3 times the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming range from $113,420 in Wyoming to $131,550 in Idaho. Montana employs 1,600 managers, all other, 3.13 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 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 | $30.33 | $39.75 | $53.11 | $66.48 | $83.74 | $56.41 | 1,600 | 3.13 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $63,080 | $82,680 | $110,470 | $138,270 | $174,190 | $117,330 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.72 | $49.46 | $68.22 | $89.57 | $114.55 | $73.99 | 622,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $74,300 | $102,880 | $141,900 | $186,300 | $238,270 | $153,890 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.13
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 managers, all other, 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 | $63.61 | $132,300 | $83,900 | $175,360 | 320 | 3.38 | 0.85 |
| Great Falls, MT | $63.21 | $131,470 | $79,400 | $153,940 | 60 | 1.56 | 0.39 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59.85 | $124,490 | $67,410 | $187,190 | 200 | 2.71 | 0.68 |
| Missoula, MT | $53.78 | $111,860 | $61,020 | $167,230 | 120 | 1.84 | 0.46 |
| Helena, MT | $51.20 | $106,500 | $92,190 | $161,890 | 280 | 6.19 | 1.55 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $45.26 | $94,140 | $45,310 | $149,360 | 170 | 1.99 | 0.50 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $44.95 | $93,500 | $44,990 | $152,430 | 340 | 5.64 | 1.41 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $41.23 | $85,750 | $44,290 | $147,780 | 90 | 2.28 | 0.57 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $53.11 | $110,470 | 1,600 | 0.78 |
| Idaho | $63.24 | $131,550 | 1,230 | 0.36 |
| North Dakota | $60.79 | $126,440 | 2,040 | 1.19 |
| South Dakota | $57.44 | $119,470 | 570 | 0.31 |
| Wyoming | $54.53 | $113,420 | 850 | 0.76 |
See the national page for Managers, All Other (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.