How much does an editor make in Montana?
$61,750a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Montana. That is $29.69 an hour or $5,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.69
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,190Median: $61,750Highest 10%: $122,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,190 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| Median | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| 75th | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $122,900 | $59.11 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $68,300 |
| Helena, MT | $66,770 |
| Bozeman, MT | $62,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 30. Minnesota | $62,650 |
| 31. South Carolina | $62,000 |
| 32. Kansas | $61,920 |
| 33. Montana | $61,750 |
| 34. Missouri | $61,620 |
| 35. North Dakota | $60,520 |
| 36. Tennessee | $59,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.69 ($61,750 a year).
Do editors make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $61,750 against $77,920 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Montana rank for editor pay?
Montana ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays editors the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $68,300 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.