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SOC 17-1022 · Montana

Surveyors Salary in Montana

Surveyors in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $95,930 a year) and the least in Helena ($82,340), across the 4 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveyors average at $87,770 and the median at $84,610 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,570.

$96Khighest: Bozeman

$82Klowest: Helena

200jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Surveyors average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$95,930
Billings$86,900
Missoula$86,860
Helena$82,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$95,930	$86,380	$75,250	$72,258	103
Billings	$86,900	$84,670	$74,500	$66,415	94
Missoula	$86,860	$81,940	$75,750	$66,389	96
Helena	$82,340	$79,230	$64,060	$63,465	96

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

Surveyors salary in other states

Surveyors 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 17-1022.
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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