How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Montana?
$70,050a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Montana. That is $33.68 an hour or $5,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.68
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,330Median: $70,050Highest 10%: $84,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| 25th | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| Median | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 75th | $77,500 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $84,150 | $40.46 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Great Falls, MT | $78,870 |
| Missoula, MT | $77,610 |
| Helena, MT | $75,430 |
| Bozeman, MT | $74,320 |
| Billings, MT | $72,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 28. Michigan | $73,730 |
| 29. Indiana | $73,370 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $71,640 |
| 31. Montana | $70,050 |
| 32. New Mexico | $69,180 |
| 33. Vermont | $68,910 |
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $33.68 ($70,050 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $70,050 against $76,210 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Montana rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Montana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Great Falls, MT, with a median of $78,870 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.