Salary in Montana: -7% Below National
Montana's economy depends on cattle ranching, wheat farming, mining, and rapidly expanding tourism and remote-work in-migration. Bozeman has emerged as a small but high-paying tech and outdoor industry hub.
As of April 2026, salaries in Montana run -7% below the US national median. Cost of living index: 100 (vs 100 nationally). State income tax applies. Unemployment rate 3%. Montana's economy depends on cattle ranching, wheat farming, mining, and rapidly expanding tourism and remote-work in-migration. Bozeman has emerged as a small but high-paying tech and outdoor industry hub.
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Salaries by Job in Montana
50 jobs sorted by Montana median salary.
Methodology
Montana salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Montana's state-level multiplier of 0.93× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.
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