Average Salary in Montana

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$10.85 /hr

Average salary $4,000 /mo

+ 50% vs United States national rate #30 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 1.1 million, Montana is a state of United States whose economy centers on agriculture and mining. Its minimum wage of $10.85 per hour is 50% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,000 per month. The cost of living is 5% below the national average. The median household income is $66,017 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #30 of 56; state
vs National: +50%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $22,568; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +31%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $10.85
Monthly: $1,880.63 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $22,568 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2026 rate of $10.85/hr effective January 1 (CPI-indexed annual adjustment from $10.55). Same minimum applies to tipped and non-tipped employees.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $22,568 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.