Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Montana
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Montana have a median of $43,590 a year, below the national $45,260 (−4%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota and South Dakota pay more (up to $46,730 in North Dakota) and Wyoming and Idaho pay less (down to $41,430 in Idaho). Montana employs 1,560 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 3.04 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.58 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 | $16.00 | $17.75 | $20.96 | $23.41 | $28.51 | $21.38 | 1,560 | 3.04 | 0.58 |
| Annual | $33,280 | $36,920 | $43,590 | $48,690 | $59,300 | $44,470 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.37 | $21.76 | $24.79 | $29.90 | $22.50 | 816,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,650 | $38,200 | $45,260 | $51,570 | $62,190 | $46,810 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.58
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.04
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 shipping, receiving, and inventory 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 | $22.13 | $46,040 | $36,750 | $59,510 | 260 | 3.61 | 0.69 |
| Helena, MT | $20.96 | $43,600 | $32,480 | $71,840 | 110 | 2.53 | 0.48 |
| Billings, MT | $20.73 | $43,110 | $33,900 | $59,780 | 360 | 3.82 | 0.73 |
| Missoula, MT | $20.23 | $42,070 | $33,030 | $54,640 | 250 | 3.72 | 0.71 |
| Great Falls, MT | $19.34 | $40,220 | $32,760 | $60,340 | 110 | 3.14 | 0.60 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $20.60 | $42,840 | $33,010 | $60,160 | 90 | 2.40 | 0.46 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $20.08 | $41,770 | $31,200 | $56,590 | 250 | 3.00 | 0.57 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $19.43 | $40,410 | $31,600 | $54,530 | 70 | 1.23 | 0.23 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $20.96 | $43,590 | 1,560 | 0.58 |
| Idaho | $19.92 | $41,430 | 4,900 | 1.09 |
| North Dakota | $22.46 | $46,730 | 1,520 | 0.67 |
| South Dakota | $21.00 | $43,680 | 2,740 | 1.14 |
| Wyoming | $20.67 | $43,000 | 730 | 0.49 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory 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.