How much does a software developer make in Montana?
$122,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Montana. That is $58.65 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.65
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,370Median: $122,000Highest 10%: $221,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,370 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $94,800 | $45.58 | |
| Median | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.34 | |
| 90th | $221,400 | $106.44 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $126,100 |
| Billings, MT | $100,400 |
| Helena, MT | $99,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 33. Wisconsin | $122,700 |
| 34. Alabama | $122,500 |
| 35. Tennessee | $122,400 |
| 36. Montana | $122,000 |
| 37. West Virginia | $121,000 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $118,100 |
| 39. Wyoming | $115,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $58.65 ($122,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $122,000 against $136,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Montana rank for software developer pay?
Montana ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays software developers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $126,100 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.