Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Montana
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Montana have a median of $61,670 a year, below the national $72,080 (−14%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 27% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho range from $64,840 in Idaho to $77,210 in South Dakota. Montana employs 3,510 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 6.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.86 is close to the national share.
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 | $18.78 | $22.65 | $29.65 | $37.71 | $51.83 | $34.17 | 3,510 | 6.86 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $39,060 | $47,110 | $61,670 | $78,430 | $107,800 | $71,070 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.79 | $24.27 | $34.65 | $47.90 | $66.13 | $39.68 | 1,238,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $39,090 | $50,470 | $72,080 | $99,640 | $137,550 | $82,530 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.86
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.86
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, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 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 | $30.28 | $62,980 | $43,430 | $105,650 | 600 | 8.32 | 1.04 |
| Billings, MT | $30.00 | $62,410 | $38,880 | $108,560 | 970 | 10.35 | 1.30 |
| Helena, MT | $29.72 | $61,830 | $42,000 | $106,000 | 150 | 3.39 | 0.43 |
| Missoula, MT | $29.33 | $61,000 | $37,860 | $102,770 | 450 | 6.66 | 0.84 |
| Great Falls, MT | $28.56 | $59,410 | $36,090 | $96,020 | 240 | 6.60 | 0.83 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.18 | $62,770 | $39,550 | $105,180 | 220 | 3.65 | 0.46 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $29.64 | $61,640 | $39,550 | $123,780 | 170 | 4.38 | 0.55 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.36 | $58,990 | $37,450 | $104,970 | 490 | 5.82 | 0.73 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $29.65 | $61,670 | 3,510 | 0.86 |
| Idaho | $31.18 | $64,840 | 7,210 | 1.06 |
| North Dakota | $35.70 | $74,250 | 4,180 | 1.22 |
| South Dakota | $37.12 | $77,210 | 5,220 | 1.43 |
| Wyoming | $34.87 | $72,530 | 1,480 | 0.66 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (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.