Salary Overview for Montana

The median individual income in Montana is $34,140 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $43,370. The median household income is $66,017.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Montana's cost of living index is 99 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $34,140 in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $34,485 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Montana than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Montana

The current minimum wage in Montana is $10.55/hour, which equals approximately $21,944 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Montana minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Montana

  • Benefis Health
  • University of Montana
  • Billings Clinic

Major Industries in Montana

  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Energy

Tax Rates in Montana

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Montana tax rates page.

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