How much does an optician make in Montana?
$47,050a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Montana. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.62
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $47,050Highest 10%: $64,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 75th | $54,560 | $26.23 | |
| 90th | $64,730 | $31.12 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $51,760 |
| Missoula, MT | $48,050 |
| Great Falls, MT | $47,120 |
| Billings, MT | $46,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 23. Rhode Island | $47,400 |
| 24. Colorado | $47,310 |
| 25. Maine | $47,220 |
| 26. Montana | $47,050 |
| 27. Nevada | $46,910 |
| 28. Delaware | $46,220 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $45,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $22.62 ($47,050 a year).
Do opticians make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $47,050 against $47,260 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Montana rank for optician pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays opticians the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $51,760 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.