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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Montana
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $104,180 | $99,280 | $78,270 | $77,595 | 103 |
| Billings | $98,070 | $96,990 | $79,690 | $73,642 | 94 |
| Missoula | $95,180 | $95,700 | $72,740 | $71,772 | 96 |
| Helena | $87,940 | $83,670 | $73,230 | $67,088 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Montana
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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