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Highest paying jobs in Montana after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Montana, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $560,820 a year, and a single filer keeps about $348,255 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax. 2 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Montana paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Montana?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Montana after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Orthopedic Surgeon $560,820 $348,255
2 Other Physician $438,850 $278,732
3 Radiologist $360,330 $233,976
4 Family Medicine Physician $330,760 $217,121
5 Orthodontist $312,840 $206,906
6 Nurse Anesthetist $277,380 $186,694
7 General Pediatrician $273,260 $184,346
8 Chief Executive $182,340 $126,954
9 General Dentist $167,200 $117,461
10 Marketing Manager $165,580 $116,446
11 Engineering Manager $146,030 $104,188
12 Pharmacist $142,080 $101,711
13 Physician Assistant $141,470 $101,329
14 Nurse Practitioner $137,210 $98,658
15 IT Manager $132,860 $95,930
16 Advertising and Promotions Manager $131,770 $95,247
17 Financial Manager $131,060 $94,802
18 Administrative Services Manager $129,670 $93,930
19 Chemical Engineer $127,490 $92,563
20 Other Psychologist $126,960 $92,231
21 Purchasing Manager $123,480 $90,049
22 Other Treating Practitioner $122,930 $89,704
23 Software Developer $121,990 $89,115
24 Industrial Production Manager $120,690 $88,277
25 Natural Sciences Manager $119,430 $87,462

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Montana: Anesthesiologist, Emergency Medicine Physician.

What does every job pay in Montana?

604 jobs.

Every job with a median in Montana: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Orthopedic Surgeon $560,820 $348,255 –
Other Physician $438,850 $278,732 580
Radiologist $360,330 $233,976 110
Family Medicine Physician $330,760 $217,121 460
Orthodontist $312,840 $206,906 –
Nurse Anesthetist $277,380 $186,694 –
General Pediatrician $273,260 $184,346 50
Chief Executive $182,340 $126,954 670
General Dentist $167,200 $117,461 380
Marketing Manager $165,580 $116,446 –
Engineering Manager $146,030 $104,188 560
Pharmacist $142,080 $101,711 1,190
Physician Assistant $141,470 $101,329 600
Nurse Practitioner $137,210 $98,658 1,260
IT Manager $132,860 $95,930 1,180
Advertising and Promotions Manager $131,770 $95,247 –
Financial Manager $131,060 $94,802 1,510
Administrative Services Manager $129,670 $93,930 400
Chemical Engineer $127,490 $92,563 80
Other Psychologist $126,960 $92,231 40
Purchasing Manager $123,480 $90,049 160
Other Treating Practitioner $122,930 $89,704 110
Software Developer $121,990 $89,115 2,160
Industrial Production Manager $120,690 $88,277 270
Natural Sciences Manager $119,430 $87,462 370
Sales Manager $117,390 $86,142 1,200
Human Resources Manager $115,280 $84,777 530
Other Manager $110,470 $81,665 1,600
Power Line Installer $110,320 $81,568 680
Farmer and Rancher $110,250 $81,523 30
Database Architect $109,990 $81,354 –
Political Science Professor $109,050 $80,746 –
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $108,890 $80,643 70
Transportation and Distribution Manager $108,180 $80,183 300
Power Plant Operator $106,040 $78,799 130
Health Services Manager $105,840 $78,669 1,870
Mining and Geological Engineer $105,410 $78,391 110
Radiation Therapist $105,400 $78,385 50
Construction Manager $104,480 $77,789 2,140
Industrial Engineer $104,430 $77,757 390
Computer Network Architect $104,300 $77,673 250
Optometrist $104,280 $77,660 140
Forestry Professor $104,220 $77,621 60
Petroleum Engineer $104,060 $77,518 –
Software QA Analyst and Tester $103,930 $77,434 150
Physicist $103,800 $77,350 30
Lawyer $103,720 $77,298 2,380
Commercial Pilot $103,690 $77,278 330
College Administrator $102,980 $76,819 300
Medical Scientist $101,950 $76,153 320
Air Traffic Controller $101,380 $75,784 60
Health Specialties Professor $101,220 $75,680 370
Engineering Professor $101,170 $75,648 280
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $101,000 $75,538 230
Financial Risk Specialist $100,920 $75,486 50
Data Scientist $100,490 $75,208 220
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $100,490 $75,208 50
Biological Science Professor $100,480 $75,201 110
Environmental Engineer $100,140 $74,981 300
Public Relations Manager $99,990 $74,884 180
Veterinarian $99,390 $74,496 510
Financial and Investment Analyst $99,190 $74,367 440
Training and Development Manager $98,950 $74,212 70
Dental Hygienist $98,440 $73,882 860
Refinery Operator $98,310 $73,797 550
Physics Professor $98,050 $73,629 70
Environmental Science Professor $97,890 $73,526 60
Health and Safety Engineer $97,670 $73,383 60
Management Analyst $97,470 $73,254 1,590
Other Engineer $97,470 $73,254 240
Personal Financial Advisor $97,450 $73,241 –
Musician and Singer $97,427 $73,226 260
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $97,380 $73,196 130
Architect $97,290 $73,138 550
Transportation Electronics Repairer $96,560 $72,665 50
Facilities Manager $96,100 $72,368 340
K-12 Education Administrator $95,700 $72,109 930
Other Physical Scientist $94,520 $71,345 100
Mechanical Engineer $94,190 $71,132 500
Agricultural Sciences Professor $93,470 $70,666 160
Electronics Engineer $93,380 $70,608 140
Civil Engineer $93,070 $70,407 1,870
Detective $92,410 $69,980 500
Other Biological Scientist $91,560 $69,430 550
Physical Therapist $91,450 $69,359 1,180
General and Operations Manager $91,380 $69,314 11,840
Computer Systems Analyst $91,310 $69,268 850
Elevator Installer and Repairer $90,370 $68,660 40
Locomotive Engineer $90,220 $68,563 470
Computer Programmer $89,920 $68,369 –
Police Supervisor $89,380 $68,020 450
Economist $89,340 $67,994 90
Occupational Therapist $88,990 $67,767 420
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $88,920 $67,722 170
Project Management Specialist $87,890 $67,056 2,940
Microbiologist $87,750 $66,965 80
Electrical Engineer $87,360 $66,713 790
Audiologist $86,990 $66,473 60
MRI Technologist $86,950 $66,448 150
Registered Nurse $85,280 $65,367 10,950
Funeral Home Manager $84,900 $65,121 50
Chemistry Professor $84,680 $64,979 80
Judge and Magistrate $84,630 $64,947 70
Surveyor $84,610 $64,934 350
Hydrologist $84,500 $64,862 190
Other Underground Mining Operator $84,410 $64,804 –
Administrative Law Judge $83,910 $64,481 90
Gas Compressor Operator $83,750 $64,377 100
Gas Plant Operator $83,630 $64,300 70
Technical Sales Representative $83,610 $64,287 690
Database Administrator $83,120 $63,970 300
Cardiovascular Technologist $82,850 $63,795 190
Firefighting Supervisor $82,820 $63,775 320
Crane and Tower Operator $82,800 $63,763 30
Other Social Scientist $82,380 $63,491 170
Forensic Science Technician $82,200 $63,374 60
Electrical Engineering Technician $82,050 $63,277 140
Other Computer Occupation $81,970 $63,225 540
Information Security Analyst $81,950 $63,213 380
Computer Science Professor $81,560 $62,960 60
Business Professor $81,490 $62,915 170
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $81,440 $62,883 2,690
Other Plant and System Operator $81,340 $62,818 170
Landscape Architect $81,330 $62,811 80
Occupational Safety Specialist $81,330 $62,811 720
Logistician $81,270 $62,773 280
Respiratory Therapist $81,190 $62,721 390
Financial Examiner $80,970 $62,578 140
Network and Systems Administrator $80,950 $62,566 850
Urban and Regional Planner $80,770 $62,449 270
Mathematical Science Professor $80,610 $62,346 120
Operations Research Analyst $80,400 $62,210 150
Environmental Scientist $80,260 $62,119 570
Other Protective Service Supervisor $80,200 $62,080 90
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $80,070 $61,996 80
School Psychologist $80,010 $61,957 170
Foreign Language Professor $79,970 $61,931 80
Plumber $79,960 $61,925 1,860
Budget Analyst $79,700 $61,757 360
Chemical Equipment Operator $79,570 $61,673 40
Epidemiologist $79,500 $61,627 100
Anthropologist and Archeologist $79,420 $61,576 80
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $79,170 $61,414 200
Health Information Technologist $79,140 $61,394 190
Real Estate Sales Agent $79,100 $61,369 370
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $79,070 $61,349 190
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $78,850 $61,207 430
Speech-Language Pathologist $78,740 $61,136 490
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $78,690 $61,103 90
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $78,420 $60,929 190
Communications Professor $78,110 $60,728 60
Nursing Professor $77,980 $60,644 240
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $77,750 $60,495 310
Stationary Engineer $77,690 $60,456 110
Architecture Professor $77,630 $60,418 60
Other Professor $77,550 $60,366 570
Electro-Mechanical Technician $77,340 $60,230 70
Cost Estimator $77,320 $60,217 1,230
Psychology Professor $77,120 $60,088 90
Radiologic Technologist $77,070 $60,055 850
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $77,030 $60,029 660
Web and Digital Interface Designer $77,030 $60,029 100
Construction Supervisor $76,910 $59,952 4,350
Electrician $76,760 $59,855 2,750
Other Financial Specialist $76,350 $59,589 270
Chiropractor $76,120 $59,441 240
Materials Engineer $76,030 $59,382 90
Sociology Professor $75,880 $59,285 30
Accountant and Auditor $75,810 $59,240 4,730
History Professor $75,770 $59,214 40
Telecom Line Installer $75,720 $59,182 530
Construction Inspector $75,700 $59,169 290
Industrial Electronics Repairer $75,660 $59,143 120
Geoscientist $75,520 $59,052 210
Hearing Aid Specialist $75,300 $58,910 60
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $75,290 $58,904 190
Technical Writer $75,070 $58,761 160
Other Business Operations Specialist $74,990 $58,709 4,760
Credit Analyst $74,650 $58,489 190
Correctional Officer Supervisor $74,630 $58,477 240
Medical Equipment Repairer $74,070 $58,114 80
Telecom Equipment Installer $73,970 $58,049 630
Conservation Scientist $73,920 $58,017 560
Soil and Plant Scientist $73,920 $58,017 230
Art Director $73,850 $57,972 100
Social and Community Service Manager $73,640 $57,836 820
English Professor $73,160 $57,525 130
Commercial and Industrial Designer $72,990 $57,415 60
Occupational Therapy Assistant $72,800 $57,293 60
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $72,560 $57,137 1,330
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $72,220 $56,917 160
Food Service Manager $72,140 $56,865 950
Materials Scientist $71,810 $56,652 50
Pump Operator $71,770 $56,626 50
Dietitian and Nutritionist $71,580 $56,503 230
Loan Officer $71,570 $56,497 1,180
Earth Driller $71,470 $56,432 180
CNC Programmer $70,860 $56,037 60
Labor Relations Specialist $70,360 $55,714 160
Education Professor $70,320 $55,688 130
Police Officer $70,050 $55,513 2,160
Production Supervisor $68,760 $54,679 1,860
Other Education Administrator $68,580 $54,562 100
Clinical Psychologist $68,160 $54,290 150
Market Research Analyst $68,080 $54,239 1,460
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $67,390 $53,792 130
Surgical Assistant $67,370 $53,779 100
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $67,250 $53,702 820
Forester $67,200 $53,669 240
Compliance Officer $66,660 $53,320 1,480
Lodging Manager $66,580 $53,268 670
Surface Mining Machine Operator $65,850 $52,731 150
Architectural and Civil Drafter $65,750 $52,656 600
Other Engineering Technician $65,730 $52,641 210
Clinical Lab Technologist $65,190 $52,238 1,020
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $64,990 $52,088 260
Arbitrator and Mediator $64,980 $52,081 40
Aircraft Mechanic $64,170 $51,476 310
Middle School Special Education Teacher $63,960 $51,319 190
Librarian $63,870 $51,252 640
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $63,860 $51,244 1,230
Human Resources Specialist $63,790 $51,192 2,340
Public Relations Specialist $63,780 $51,185 1,760
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $63,610 $51,058 130
Real Estate Broker $63,240 $50,778 400
Other Drafter $63,200 $50,748 280
Insurance Underwriter $63,140 $50,702 140
Tax Preparer $63,080 $50,657 360
Training and Development Specialist $62,880 $50,505 900
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $62,850 $50,483 1,230
Transportation Inspector $62,810 $50,452 180
Emergency Management Director $62,770 $50,422 90
Court Reporter $62,730 $50,392 50
Physical Therapist Assistant $62,650 $50,331 250
Office Supervisor $62,550 $50,256 4,030
Wind Turbine Service Technician $62,360 $50,112 40
High School Special Education Teacher $62,310 $50,074 480
Property Appraiser and Assessor $62,250 $50,029 250
Licensed Practical Nurse $62,210 $49,999 1,620
Web Developer $62,060 $49,885 550
Insurance Sales Agent $62,040 $49,870 2,090
Chemist $61,890 $49,756 300
Interior Designer $61,770 $49,666 290
Editor $61,750 $49,651 200
Farm Equipment Mechanic $61,710 $49,620 400
Wholesale Sales Representative $61,670 $49,590 3,510
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $61,620 $49,552 780
Construction Equipment Operator $61,580 $49,522 3,750
Middle School Teacher $61,550 $49,499 1,980
Sheet Metal Worker $61,420 $49,401 410
Civil Engineering Technician $61,410 $49,393 310
Travel Agent $61,330 $49,333 200
Fundraiser $61,280 $49,295 700
Network Support Specialist $61,150 $49,197 890
Stonemason $61,040 $49,113 160
High School Teacher $60,990 $49,076 3,670
Surgical Technologist $60,970 $49,061 490
Highway Maintenance Worker $60,960 $49,053 1,140
Instructional Coordinator $60,920 $49,023 740
Machinist $60,920 $49,023 630
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $60,900 $49,008 60
HVAC Technician $60,850 $48,970 1,230
Transportation Supervisor $60,670 $48,834 1,990
Environmental Science Technician $60,550 $48,743 70
Industrial Engineering Technician $60,330 $48,576 90
Surveying and Mapping Technician $60,330 $48,576 430
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $60,140 $48,433 170
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $60,110 $48,410 260
Athletic Trainer $60,090 $48,395 50
Millwright $60,050 $48,365 70
Diesel Mechanic $59,990 $48,319 1,230
Executive Assistant $59,750 $48,138 550
Probation Officer $59,750 $48,138 360
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $59,580 $48,009 230
Clergy $59,550 $47,986 680
Fish and Game Warden $59,490 $47,941 70
Landscaping Supervisor $59,460 $47,918 650
Firefighter $59,310 $47,805 1,010
Cargo and Freight Agent $59,240 $47,752 370
Eligibility Interviewer $59,180 $47,706 550
Roofer $59,030 $47,593 370
Postal Service Mail Carrier $59,010 $47,578 830
Mental Health Counselor $59,000 $47,570 1,820
Control and Valve Installer $58,940 $47,525 50
Environmental Engineering Technician $58,870 $47,472 80
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $58,870 $47,472 7,830
Carpenter $58,820 $47,434 4,030
Oil and Gas Roustabout $58,800 $47,419 200
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $58,800 $47,419 190
Agricultural Equipment Operator $58,770 $47,396 130
Auto Mechanic $58,740 $47,374 2,900
Services Sales Representative $58,720 $47,358 1,730
Tile and Stone Setter $58,670 $47,321 240
Skincare Specialist $58,500 $47,192 280
Postal Service Clerk $58,470 $47,169 510
IT Support Specialist $58,460 $47,162 1,640
Construction Painter $58,290 $47,033 920
Quality Control Inspector $58,070 $46,867 580
Property and Real Estate Manager $58,050 $46,852 1,130
Water Treatment Plant Operator $58,040 $46,844 690
School and Career Counselor $57,900 $46,738 890
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $57,860 $46,708 150
Wellhead Pumper $57,830 $46,685 90
Elementary Special Education Teacher $57,630 $46,534 560
Other Material Moving Worker $57,620 $46,526 130
Sound Engineering Technician $57,600 $46,511 50
Elementary School Teacher $57,530 $46,458 4,960
Auto Body Repairer $57,500 $46,435 500
Chef and Head Cook $57,470 $46,413 720
Postal Mail Sorter $57,430 $46,382 270
Avionics Technician $57,420 $46,375 –
RV Service Technician $57,310 $46,292 140
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $57,290 $46,277 1,010
Vocational Instructor $57,270 $46,261 430
Healthcare Social Worker $57,090 $46,125 840
Graphic Designer $56,890 $45,974 610
Septic Tank Servicer $56,860 $45,951 290
Child and Family Social Worker $56,780 $45,891 1,250
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $56,740 $45,861 110
Logging Equipment Operator $56,530 $45,702 190
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $56,500 $45,679 110
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $56,200 $45,452 110
Brickmason and Blockmason $56,030 $45,323 140
Paving Equipment Operator $55,920 $45,240 260
Other Legal Support Worker $55,850 $45,187 190
Fence Erector $55,720 $45,089 680
Welder $55,610 $45,006 1,530
Geological Technician $55,520 $44,938 100
High School Vocational Teacher $55,190 $44,688 260
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $55,040 $44,574 530
Lighting Technician $54,870 $44,446 50
Transportation Security Screener $54,770 $44,370 330
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $54,540 $44,196 250
Curator $54,460 $44,136 100
Hydrologic Technician $53,550 $43,447 70
Massage Therapist $53,540 $43,440 200
Furnace and Kiln Operator $53,250 $43,220 100
Chemical Technician $52,890 $42,948 240
Producer and Director $52,580 $42,713 390
Forest and Conservation Technician $52,420 $42,592 1,760
Other Science Technician $52,260 $42,471 130
Food Scientist and Technologist $52,230 $42,449 30
Motorboat Mechanic $52,160 $42,396 60
Prepress Technician and Worker $51,910 $42,207 40
CNC Machine Operator $51,880 $42,184 240
Other Social Worker $51,650 $42,010 540
Other Health Technician $51,620 $41,987 310
Cutting Machine Operator $51,540 $41,927 100
Music Director and Composer $51,530 $41,919 110
Mechanical Door Repairer $51,370 $41,798 150
Health Education Specialist $51,200 $41,670 240
Other Extraction Worker $51,200 $41,670 160
Recreational Therapist $51,110 $41,601 40
Credit Authorizer $51,060 $41,564 –
Camera Operator $50,910 $41,450 110
Insurance Claims Clerk $50,890 $41,435 360
Paramedic $50,890 $41,435 300
Production and Planning Clerk $50,800 $41,367 830
Other Education Worker $50,710 $41,299 280
Animal Control Worker $50,530 $41,163 50
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $50,460 $41,110 –
Locker Room Attendant $50,370 $41,042 30
Medical Records Specialist $50,190 $40,905 820
Human Resources Assistant $50,070 $40,815 140
Biological Technician $49,920 $40,701 430
Vehicle Electronics Installer $49,920 $40,701 40
Social Science Research Assistant $49,860 $40,656 30
Construction Laborer $49,830 $40,633 4,590
Community Health Worker $49,780 $40,595 330
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $49,580 $40,444 210
Procurement Clerk $49,560 $40,429 150
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $49,560 $40,429 –
Refuse and Recycling Collector $49,420 $40,323 370
Pharmacy Technician $49,400 $40,308 1,340
Glazier $49,360 $40,278 410
Retail Sales Supervisor $49,300 $40,232 5,830
Correctional Officer $49,180 $40,141 1,430
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $49,090 $40,073 280
Event Planner $49,000 $40,005 350
Other Teacher $48,890 $39,922 420
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $48,820 $39,869 160
Mason Helper $48,710 $39,786 130
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $48,490 $39,619 130
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $48,460 $39,597 640
Brokerage Clerk $48,360 $39,521 110
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $48,360 $39,521 1,010
Personal Service Supervisor $48,320 $39,491 360
Gambling Services Supervisor $48,300 $39,476 860
Housekeeping Supervisor $48,240 $39,430 760
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $48,140 $39,355 180
Insulation Worker $48,100 $39,324 490
Pipelayer $48,080 $39,309 80
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $48,060 $39,294 910
Coach and Scout $48,020 $39,264 990
News Reporter and Journalist $47,960 $39,218 290
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $47,920 $39,188 510
Separating Machine Operator $47,920 $39,188 340
Small Engine Mechanic $47,880 $39,158 190
Interpreter and Translator $47,850 $39,135 60
Other Information and Record Clerk $47,840 $39,128 1,380
Recreation Supervisor $47,840 $39,128 500
Parking Enforcement Worker $47,750 $39,060 40
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $47,730 $39,044 190
Vending Machine Repairer $47,670 $38,999 150
Public Safety Telecommunicator $47,640 $38,976 560
Kindergarten Teacher $47,590 $38,939 400
Other Office Support Worker $47,570 $38,923 290
Dental Laboratory Technician $47,560 $38,916 110
Private Detective and Investigator $47,430 $38,817 70
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $47,380 $38,780 330
Judicial Law Clerk $47,320 $38,734 40
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $47,290 $38,712 380
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $47,280 $38,704 310
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $47,270 $38,696 6,980
Residential Advisor $47,230 $38,666 350
Dispatcher $47,140 $38,598 810
Home Appliance Repairer $47,130 $38,591 130
Motorcycle Mechanic $47,130 $38,591 140
Auto Glass Installer $47,090 $38,560 150
Dispensing Optician $47,050 $38,530 330
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $47,000 $38,492 100
Marriage and Family Therapist $46,960 $38,462 100
General Maintenance Worker $46,870 $38,394 5,420
Medical Assistant $46,820 $38,356 2,460
Bailiff $46,800 $38,341 40
Billing and Posting Clerk $46,730 $38,288 1,890
Extraction Worker Helper $46,720 $38,280 120
Audio and Video Technician $46,700 $38,265 140
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $46,700 $38,265 80
Dental Assistant $46,680 $38,250 1,450
Broadcast Technician $46,600 $38,190 60
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $46,540 $38,144 50
General Office Clerk $46,480 $38,099 10,390
Light Truck Driver $46,420 $38,053 2,960
Security Supervisor $46,370 $38,016 210
Tire Repairer and Changer $46,360 $38,008 740
Psychiatric Aide $46,340 $37,993 330
Aircraft Service Attendant $46,310 $37,970 170
Quarry Rock Splitter $46,260 $37,932 100
School Bus Driver $46,220 $37,902 1,630
Other Sales and Related Worker $46,160 $37,857 390
Production Helper $46,110 $37,819 220
Advertising Sales Agent $46,040 $37,766 240
Court and Municipal Clerk $45,680 $37,494 1,340
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $45,640 $37,463 450
Woodworking Machine Operator $45,610 $37,441 360
Phlebotomist $45,470 $37,335 370
Bill and Account Collector $45,420 $37,297 640
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $45,350 $37,244 4,270
Customer Service Representative $45,290 $37,199 4,910
Rehabilitation Counselor $45,240 $37,161 330
Religious Education Director $45,220 $37,146 640
Mental Health Social Worker $45,160 $37,100 740
Parts Salesperson $45,060 $37,025 1,860
Self-Enrichment Teacher $45,050 $37,017 1,070
Miscellaneous Assembler $44,940 $36,934 1,510
Painter and Plasterer Helper $44,720 $36,767 50
Animal Trainer $44,680 $36,737 80
Medical Equipment Preparer $44,670 $36,730 330
Packaging Machine Operator $44,350 $36,487 380
Office Machine Operator $44,260 $36,419 120
Food Service Supervisor $44,010 $36,230 4,650
Administrative Assistant $43,940 $36,177 4,520
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $43,940 $36,177 1,420
Counter and Rental Clerk $43,900 $36,147 1,490
Carpet Installer $43,840 $36,102 150
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $43,840 $36,102 3,870
Medical Secretary $43,740 $36,026 4,410
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $43,700 $35,996 580
Other Building Cleaning Worker $43,700 $35,996 60
Mortician and Funeral Director $43,680 $35,981 110
Other Media Worker $43,630 $35,943 90
New Accounts Clerk $43,610 $35,928 470
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $43,590 $35,913 1,560
Metal Molding Machine Operator $43,340 $35,723 110
Mobile Home Installer $43,310 $35,701 50
Reservation and Ticket Agent $43,110 $35,549 480
Social Work Professor $43,010 $35,474 –
Interviewer $42,970 $35,444 760
Carpenter Helper $42,670 $35,217 –
Other Cook $42,640 $35,194 200
Film and Video Editor $42,520 $35,103 110
Museum Technician and Conservator $42,390 $35,005 120
Data Entry Keyer $42,340 $34,967 300
Printing Press Operator $42,220 $34,876 300
Other Agricultural Worker $42,130 $34,808 80
Order Clerk $42,000 $34,710 60
Other Designer $42,000 $34,710 60
Other Production Worker $41,990 $34,702 290
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $41,860 $34,604 670
Other Social Service Specialist $41,850 $34,596 480
Grinding Machine Operator $41,740 $34,513 160
Pest Control Worker $41,730 $34,505 100
Other Protective Service Worker $41,660 $34,452 310
Butcher and Meat Cutter $41,600 $34,407 740
Upholsterer $41,600 $34,407 40
Occupational Safety Technician $41,420 $34,271 60
Plumber Helper $41,420 $34,271 110
Other Healthcare Support Worker $41,410 $34,263 350
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $41,390 $34,248 720
Tutor $41,380 $34,241 450
Medical Transcriptionist $41,340 $34,210 80
Veterinary Technician $41,170 $34,082 480
Nursing Assistant $40,900 $33,878 4,390
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $40,460 $33,545 230
Tour and Travel Guide $40,100 $33,272 680
Courier and Messenger $40,080 $33,257 60
Dietetic Technician $40,040 $33,227 100
Photographer $39,900 $33,121 190
Food Batchmaker $39,630 $32,917 170
Maintenance and Repair Helper $39,430 $32,765 400
Other Counselor $39,260 $32,637 110
Psychiatric Technician $39,190 $32,584 310
Library Assistant $39,070 $32,493 160
Stocker and Order Filler $39,050 $32,478 8,900
Physical Therapist Aide $38,950 $32,402 110
Mail Clerk $38,880 $32,349 180
Other Entertainer and Performer $38,875 $32,346 100
Conveyor Operator $38,760 $32,259 370
Automotive Service Attendant $38,700 $32,213 460
Social and Human Service Assistant $38,570 $32,115 1,200
Other Construction Helper $38,550 $32,100 130
Security Guard $38,480 $32,047 1,610
Mixing Machine Operator $38,410 $31,994 280
File Clerk $38,370 $31,964 410
Veterinary Assistant $38,340 $31,941 550
Library Technician $38,220 $31,850 370
Teller $38,080 $31,744 1,660
Restaurant Cook $38,060 $31,729 7,580
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $38,000 $31,684 690
Bicycle Repairer $37,990 $31,676 70
Pesticide Applicator $37,760 $31,502 630
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $37,750 $31,495 270
Other Food Processing Worker $37,740 $31,487 140
Floor Layer $37,710 $31,464 50
Jeweler $37,580 $31,366 80
Concierge $37,520 $31,321 50
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $37,440 $31,260 60
Receptionist and Information Clerk $37,360 $31,200 1,280
Other Religious Worker $37,250 $31,116 150
Baker $37,200 $31,079 990
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $37,150 $31,041 2,290
Pharmacy Aide $37,140 $31,033 210
Janitor $37,110 $31,010 8,320
Funeral Attendant $37,080 $30,988 110
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $37,010 $30,935 660
Other Media Equipment Worker $36,890 $30,844 50
Sewing Machine Operator $36,740 $30,731 190
Home Health Aide $36,630 $30,647 10,400
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $36,620 $30,640 590
Preschool Teacher $36,540 $30,579 960
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $36,510 $30,557 1,490
Electrician Helper $36,400 $30,473 40
Umpire and Referee $36,370 $30,451 60
Retail Salesperson $36,270 $30,375 13,490
Switchboard Operator $36,270 $30,375 110
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $36,250 $30,360 1,030
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $36,220 $30,337 90
Emergency Medical Technician $36,140 $30,277 860
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $36,050 $30,209 180
Maid and Housekeeper $35,740 $29,974 5,380
Welding Machine Operator $35,670 $29,921 –
Food Roasting Machine Operator $35,360 $29,687 130
Hotel Desk Clerk $35,330 $29,664 2,660
Garment Presser $35,270 $29,618 30
Childcare Worker $35,120 $29,505 2,190
Recreation Worker $35,090 $29,482 800
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $35,000 $29,414 130
Hand Packer and Packager $34,960 $29,384 1,490
Painting and Coating Worker $34,790 $29,255 40
Teaching Assistant $34,750 $29,225 3,930
School Bus Monitor $34,740 $29,218 200
Tailor and Dressmaker $34,710 $29,195 50
Usher and Ticket Taker $34,420 $28,975 –
Animal Caretaker $34,210 $28,817 1,200
Cashier $34,190 $28,801 12,170
Floral Designer $34,100 $28,733 290
Airfield Operations Specialist $33,990 $28,650 90
Food Preparation Worker $33,860 $28,552 2,990
Manicurist and Pedicurist $33,660 $28,400 110
Short Order Cook $33,240 $28,083 –
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $33,070 $27,954 100
Crossing Guard and Flagger $32,600 $27,599 70
Forest and Conservation Worker $32,600 $27,599 –
Nonrestaurant Food Server $32,090 $27,213 1,050
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $30,830 $26,260 40
Dishwasher $30,130 $25,730 2,120
Graduate Teaching Assistant $30,070 $25,685 380
Other Food Service Worker $29,720 $25,420 470
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $29,710 $25,412 1,890
Fast Food and Counter Worker $29,090 $24,943 14,960
Restaurant Host and Hostess $28,910 $24,807 1,260
Substitute Teacher $28,050 $24,148 2,370
Gambling Booth Cashier $27,910 $24,039 290
Driver/Sales Worker $27,580 $23,783 2,100
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $27,510 $23,728 1,150
Parking Attendant $27,100 $23,410 60
Fast Food Cook $26,770 $23,154 820
Other Entertainment Attendant $26,660 $23,068 80
Bartender $26,010 $22,563 5,370
Other Gambling Service Worker $23,400 $20,537 790
Waiter and Waitress $23,370 $20,514 7,200
Sports Book Writer and Runner $22,030 $19,473 1,050
Gambling Dealer $21,940 $19,403 –

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Montana median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Montana paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Montana

What is the highest-paying job in Montana?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 2 jobs in Montana, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $560,820, or $348,255 after tax.

What is the most common job in Montana?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 14,960 people in Montana, with a median of $29,090.

How much do you take home on the median Montana salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Montana is $48,740 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,809 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax.

Which job pays more in Montana than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Montana, plumber pays furthest above its US median: $79,960 here, 25% more than the national $63,800.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Montana. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.