Sales Managers Salary in Montana
In Montana, sales managers earn a median $117,390 a year, well below the national median of $148,270 (−21%); the state ranks 41st of 50 states by median. Sales Managers earn 2.4 times the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: South Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota range from $119,990 in North Dakota to $136,360 in South Dakota. Montana employs 1,200 sales managers, 2.35 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.57 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 | $38.96 | $44.22 | $56.44 | $80.58 | $98.92 | $64.28 | 1,200 | 2.35 | 0.57 |
| Annual | $81,030 | $91,980 | $117,390 | $167,610 | $205,760 | $133,700 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $35.18 | $48.25 | $71.28 | $99.68 | $139.68 | $79.02 | 637,080 | – | – |
| Annual | $73,170 | $100,360 | $148,270 | $207,340 | $290,540 | $164,350 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 41st of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 48 states
- Location quotient
- 0.57
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.35
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 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for sales managers, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $68.52 | $142,520 | $86,200 | $189,370 | 60 | 1.46 | 0.36 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59.50 | $123,750 | $86,210 | $195,470 | 280 | 3.83 | 0.93 |
| Missoula, MT | $58.50 | $121,680 | $82,230 | $179,760 | 170 | 2.61 | 0.64 |
| Billings, MT | $56.72 | $117,970 | $74,120 | $201,800 | 240 | 2.51 | 0.61 |
| Great Falls, MT | $53.50 | $111,270 | $70,830 | $211,280 | 50 | 1.42 | 0.35 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $81.35 | $169,200 | $84,620 | $244,260 | 80 | 1.25 | 0.30 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $47.67 | $99,160 | $80,300 | $192,370 | 150 | 1.72 | 0.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $56.44 | $117,390 | 1,200 | 0.57 |
| Idaho | $65.07 | $135,350 | 2,490 | 0.71 |
| North Dakota | $57.69 | $119,990 | 550 | 0.31 |
| South Dakota | $65.56 | $136,360 | 450 | 0.24 |
| Wyoming | $62.42 | $129,840 | 300 | 0.26 |
See the national page for Sales Managers (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.