Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Montana
In Montana, sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel earn a median $58,720 a year, well below the national median of $69,990 (−16%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel earn 20% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho range from $58,930 in Idaho to $66,060 in North Dakota. Montana employs 1,730 sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel, 3.39 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.42 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 | $17.85 | $21.98 | $28.23 | $37.78 | $55.96 | $32.24 | 1,730 | 3.39 | 0.42 |
| Annual | $37,130 | $45,720 | $58,720 | $78,580 | $116,400 | $67,060 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.26 | $22.92 | $33.65 | $48.31 | $71.56 | $39.63 | 1,256,010 | – | – |
| Annual | $37,980 | $47,670 | $69,990 | $100,480 | $148,840 | $82,430 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.42
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.39
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 sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel, 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 | $29.71 | $61,790 | $37,880 | $120,460 | 330 | 4.51 | 0.56 |
| Helena, MT | $28.92 | $60,150 | $40,470 | $123,180 | 160 | 3.60 | 0.45 |
| Missoula, MT | $28.83 | $59,970 | $36,680 | $121,540 | 260 | 3.87 | 0.48 |
| Billings, MT | $28.81 | $59,930 | $36,630 | $108,410 | 330 | 3.53 | 0.44 |
| Great Falls, MT | $25.90 | $53,870 | $33,690 | $105,690 | 100 | 2.78 | 0.34 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $29.92 | $62,230 | $36,920 | $97,820 | 70 | 1.13 | 0.14 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.83 | $59,960 | $36,630 | $105,960 | 230 | 2.78 | 0.34 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.19 | $58,640 | $41,790 | $101,380 | 70 | 1.84 | 0.23 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $28.23 | $58,720 | 1,730 | 0.42 |
| Idaho | $28.33 | $58,930 | 5,030 | 0.73 |
| North Dakota | $31.76 | $66,060 | 1,620 | 0.47 |
| South Dakota | $29.70 | $61,770 | 630 | 0.17 |
| Wyoming | $28.35 | $58,970 | 750 | 0.33 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (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.