Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Montana
At $37,360 a year, the median for receptionists and information clerks in Montana is close to the national median of $38,010 (−2%); Montana ranks 26th of 51 states by median. That is 23% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming pay more (up to $39,530 in North Dakota) and Idaho pays less (down to $36,810 in Idaho). Montana employs 1,280 receptionists and information clerks, 2.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.43 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 | $13.10 | $15.91 | $17.96 | $20.60 | $22.80 | $18.28 | 1,280 | 2.51 | 0.43 |
| Annual | $27,240 | $33,080 | $37,360 | $42,840 | $47,420 | $38,020 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.43
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.51
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 receptionists and information clerks, 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 | $19.41 | $40,370 | $29,960 | $53,310 | 190 | 2.59 | 0.44 |
| Helena, MT | $18.42 | $38,320 | $27,980 | $46,870 | 100 | 2.26 | 0.39 |
| Billings, MT | $18.18 | $37,810 | $29,760 | $46,040 | 250 | 2.71 | 0.46 |
| Missoula, MT | $17.60 | $36,610 | $28,350 | $49,810 | 170 | 2.49 | 0.42 |
| Great Falls, MT | $17.59 | $36,580 | $27,040 | $46,430 | 100 | 2.73 | 0.47 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $18.00 | $37,440 | $25,700 | $47,410 | 170 | 2.79 | 0.48 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.37 | $36,130 | $25,700 | $47,420 | 80 | 2.17 | 0.37 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.30 | $35,990 | $26,020 | $46,060 | 210 | 2.48 | 0.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $17.96 | $37,360 | 1,280 | 0.43 |
| Idaho | $17.70 | $36,810 | 5,340 | 1.06 |
| North Dakota | $19.00 | $39,530 | 1,930 | 0.77 |
| South Dakota | $18.40 | $38,280 | 5,760 | 2.15 |
| Wyoming | $18.02 | $37,480 | 1,540 | 0.94 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (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.