Physicians, All Other Salary in Montana

Other physicians in Montana earn the most in Helena (average $325,750 a year) and the least in Missoula ($318,500), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physicians average at $385,010 and the median at $438,850 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $262,040.

Physicians, All Other average salary by city in Montana

Helena$325,750
Missoula$318,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Helena	$325,750	$316,530	$293,110	$214,265	96
Missoula	$318,500	$334,110	$251,140	$210,133	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physicians, All Other salary in other states

Physicians, All Other 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 29-1229.
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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