Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,810 | $86,427 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.45 | $41.55 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,137.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Montana is $75,810, or about $36.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Montana is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,730 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $75,810, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 170 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 72% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $100,920, Financial and Investment Analysts at $99,190, Management Analysts at $97,470 — all figures are median annual wages for Montana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Montana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 170 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 72% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Montana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $100,920 | $50 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,190 | $440 |
| Management Analysts | $97,470 | $1,590 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $97,450 | — |
| Project Management Specialists | $87,890 | $2,940 |
| Logisticians | $81,270 | $280 |
Montana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 604 occupations in Montana.