Office Clerks, General Salary in Montana
The median for office clerks, general in Montana is $46,480 a year, somewhat above the national $45,010 (+3%); the state ranks 16th 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 $50,160 in North Dakota) and Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota pay less (down to $38,560 in South Dakota). Montana employs 10,390 office clerks, general, 20.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.28 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 | $15.48 | $18.57 | $22.35 | $27.48 | $31.30 | $23.28 | 10,390 | 20.32 | 1.28 |
| Annual | $32,200 | $38,630 | $46,480 | $57,150 | $65,090 | $48,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.57 | $17.48 | $21.64 | $26.11 | $31.10 | $22.32 | 2,464,940 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,310 | $36,350 | $45,010 | $54,300 | $64,680 | $46,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.28
- Jobs per 1,000
- 20.32
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 office clerks, general, 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 | $24.43 | $50,800 | $35,770 | $72,280 | 1,390 | 19.20 | 1.21 |
| Helena, MT | $22.33 | $46,450 | $32,260 | $74,530 | 1,010 | 22.70 | 1.43 |
| Missoula, MT | $21.92 | $45,600 | $34,270 | $63,690 | 1,240 | 18.54 | 1.17 |
| Billings, MT | $21.91 | $45,570 | $31,830 | $63,340 | 1,670 | 17.78 | 1.12 |
| Great Falls, MT | $21.35 | $44,400 | $32,480 | $61,500 | 720 | 19.63 | 1.24 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $22.92 | $47,670 | $31,060 | $68,090 | 2,020 | 23.95 | 1.51 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $22.05 | $45,870 | $31,060 | $60,580 | 680 | 17.40 | 1.10 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $21.66 | $45,060 | $33,750 | $59,490 | 1,310 | 21.71 | 1.37 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $22.35 | $46,480 | 10,390 | 1.28 |
| Idaho | $21.55 | $44,830 | 20,790 | 1.53 |
| North Dakota | $24.11 | $50,160 | 8,440 | 1.24 |
| South Dakota | $18.54 | $38,560 | 1,720 | 0.24 |
| Wyoming | $20.60 | $42,840 | 6,670 | 1.50 |
See the national page for Office Clerks, General (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.