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Real Estate Agent Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$79,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.03/hr
▲ 50% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
370
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,575 #5 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in Montana, explained

Real estate agents in Montana earn a median of $79,100 per year ($38.03 per hour), which is 50% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $49,010, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $194,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $79,100 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $79,100 is worth about $83,575 in national buying power — ranking Montana #5 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,010
$23.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,100
$38.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$194,630
$93.57/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $79,100 $83,575
North Dakota $73,920 $83,094 +$5,180
South Dakota $65,170 $73,567 +$13,930
Wyoming $49,990 $53,932 +$29,110
Idaho $39,820 $41,699 +$39,280

Real Estate Agent in Montana: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in Montana?

Real estate agents in Montana earn a median of $79,100 per year ($38.03 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does Montana pay real estate agents well?

At $79,100, Montana pays 50% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 370 work in the state.

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