Business Analyst Salary in Montana: $82K Median

The average Business Analyst salary in Montana is $82,454 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $55,800 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $134,850 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Business Analysts in Montana earn approximately 7% less than the US national median ($88,660 nationally vs $82,454 in Montana). Montana's cost-of-living index of 100 is close to the national average.

Yes — Business Analyst salaries in Montana grew approximately 360.0% year-over-year, from $17,925 in 2025 to $82,454 in 2026. This reflects the broader Operations sector's wage growth, driven by SQL and Power BI/Tableau demand.

Montana has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

BA roles growing 11%. Data-savvy BAs in highest demand. Montana's top industries include Agriculture, Tourism, Mining, and the state's unemployment rate is 3% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Montana has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $82,454, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Process automation, AI tools, Six Sigma. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Montana employers.

I delivered $X in annualized savings in my last role through process redesign. With my PMP and Black Belt, I'm targeting $X base plus a performance bonus tied to operational KPIs. Beyond base, negotiate: Annual performance bonus tied to operational KPIs, PMP, Six Sigma, CSCP certification reimbursement, Profit-share or long-term incentive plan (LTIP), Relocation package for plant / DC roles. Walk-away anchor for Montana: $74,958.