Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Montana
The median for stockers and order fillers in Montana is $39,050 a year, somewhat above the national $37,330 (+5%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. That is 20% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Wyoming pays more (up to $39,580 in Wyoming) and South Dakota, Idaho and North Dakota pay less (down to $36,790 in North Dakota). Montana employs 8,900 stockers and order fillers, 17.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.95 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 | $14.96 | $17.43 | $18.77 | $21.82 | $23.11 | $19.35 | 8,900 | 17.40 | 0.95 |
| Annual | $31,110 | $36,250 | $39,050 | $45,380 | $48,060 | $40,240 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.48 | $16.56 | $17.95 | $21.47 | $23.68 | $19.01 | 2,833,810 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,110 | $34,450 | $37,330 | $44,650 | $49,260 | $39,540 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.95
- Jobs per 1,000
- 17.40
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 stockers and order fillers, 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 | $21.88 | $45,520 | $37,140 | $55,140 | 1,340 | 18.51 | 1.02 |
| Helena, MT | $19.12 | $39,760 | $31,270 | $46,480 | 770 | 17.28 | 0.95 |
| Billings, MT | $18.77 | $39,050 | $33,280 | $48,240 | 1,780 | 19.02 | 1.04 |
| Missoula, MT | $17.77 | $36,960 | $31,870 | $45,730 | 1,320 | 19.62 | 1.08 |
| Great Falls, MT | $17.67 | $36,760 | $31,820 | $45,470 | 790 | 21.62 | 1.19 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $19.43 | $40,410 | $29,390 | $46,590 | 590 | 15.19 | 0.83 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $18.66 | $38,820 | $28,950 | $46,560 | 1,430 | 17.01 | 0.93 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.21 | $35,800 | $26,740 | $45,380 | 840 | 13.88 | 0.76 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $18.77 | $39,050 | 8,900 | 0.95 |
| Idaho | $17.94 | $37,310 | 12,450 | 0.80 |
| North Dakota | $17.69 | $36,790 | 5,240 | 0.67 |
| South Dakota | $18.10 | $37,650 | 11,460 | 1.37 |
| Wyoming | $19.03 | $39,580 | 4,800 | 0.94 |
See the national page for Stockers and Order Fillers (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.