How much does a chief executive make in Montana?
$182,300a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Montana. That is $87.66 an hour or $15,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.66
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,970Median: $182,300Highest 10%: $432,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 25th | $104,500 | $50.24 | |
| Median | $182,300 | $87.66 | |
| 75th | $312,100 | $150.02 | |
| 90th | $432,200 | $207.81 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $227,000 |
| Great Falls, MT | $217,900 |
| Bozeman, MT | $199,900 |
| Helena, MT | $173,900 |
| Missoula, MT | $168,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
| 27. Kentucky | $179,500 |
| 28. Idaho | $177,200 |
| 29. Ohio | $176,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $87.66 ($182,300 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $182,300 against $214,000 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Montana rank for chief executive pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 46 states.
Which city in Montana pays chief executives the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $227,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.