verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$75,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.45/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
4,730
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$80,099 #43 of 51

Accountant pay in Montana, explained

Accountants in Montana earn a median of $75,810 per year ($36.45 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $49,250, while the most experienced accountants reach about $125,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $75,810 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $75,810 is worth about $80,099 in national buying power — ranking Montana #43 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,250
$23.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,810
$36.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,290
$60.24/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $75,810 $80,099
South Dakota $78,880 $89,043 −$3,070
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 −$1,810
North Dakota $75,730 $85,129 +$80
Idaho $74,730 $78,256 +$1,080

Accountant in Montana: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Montana?

Accountants in Montana earn a median of $75,810 per year ($36.45 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Montana pay accountants well?

At $75,810, Montana pays 9% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 4,730 work in the state.

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