How much does a court make in Montana?
$45,680a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Montana. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.96
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $45,680Highest 10%: $60,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| Median | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 75th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 90th | $60,090 | $28.89 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $48,010 |
| Missoula, MT | $47,700 |
| Bozeman, MT | $46,670 |
| Billings, MT | $44,610 |
| Great Falls, MT | $38,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 33. Louisiana | $46,570 |
| 34. Wyoming | $46,540 |
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $21.96 ($45,680 a year).
Do courts make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $45,680 against $48,700 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Montana rank for court pay?
Montana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays courts the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $48,010 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.