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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Montana
- Bozeman$49,480
- Helena$45,150
- Billings$43,810
- Great Falls$40,000
- Missoula$38,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $49,480 | $53,750 | $39,400 | $40,368 | 103 |
| Helena | $45,150 | $36,410 | $28,280 | $37,093 | 96 |
| Billings | $43,810 | $41,860 | $29,790 | $36,079 | 94 |
| Great Falls | $40,000 | $33,780 | $27,800 | $33,197 | 97 |
| Missoula | $38,900 | $36,190 | $27,150 | $32,365 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states
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 53-3099.
- 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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