Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,190 | $104,114 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.69 | $50.05 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,852.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Analyst in Montana is $99,190, or about $47.69 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Analysts is $104,114. Montana is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level financial analysts in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 440 financial analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $99,190, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial analysts rank 64 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 89% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $100,920, Management Analysts at $97,470, Personal Financial Advisors at $97,450 — 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, financial analysts rank 64 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 89% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Montana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $100,920 | $50 |
| Management Analysts | $97,470 | $1,590 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $97,450 | — |
| Project Management Specialists | $87,890 | $2,940 |
| Logisticians | $81,270 | $280 |
| Financial Examiners | $80,970 | $140 |
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.