How much does a life make in Montana?
$52,260a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Montana. That is $25.13 an hour or $4,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.13
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,120Median: $52,260Highest 10%: $72,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| Median | $52,260 | $25.13 | |
| 75th | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 90th | $72,780 | $34.99 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $52,260 |
| Bozeman, MT | $50,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 35. New Jersey | $55,980 |
| 36. Nevada | $54,070 |
| 37. Louisiana | $53,360 |
| 38. Montana | $52,260 |
| 39. South Dakota | $51,630 |
| 40. Hawaii | $50,880 |
| 41. Idaho | $50,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $25.13 ($52,260 a year).
Do lifes make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $52,260 against $62,280 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Montana rank for life pay?
Montana ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays lifes the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $52,260 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.