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Software Developers Salary in Montana (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,160 employed

Annual Mean
$133,550
$64.21/hr
Annual Median
$121,990
$58.65/hr
Bottom 10%
$73,370
$35.27/hr
Top 10%
$221,400
$106.44/hr
Location vs National Average
Montana
$133,550
Difference
-9.8% vs US avg
US National
$148,100

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$73,370
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$94,800
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$121,990
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$169,180
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$221,400

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$73K

25th

$95K

Median

$122K

75th

$169K

90th

$221K

Montana has a moderate number of Software Developers positions (approximately 2,160), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Montana, Software Developers salaries range from $73,370 at the 10th percentile to $221,400 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $148,030 (121% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Montana

Metro areas with highest Software Developers wages

Bozeman, MT
$138,960
per year
Billings, MT
$118,620
per year
Helena, MT
$110,210
per year

How Software Developers Compares in Montana

The average Software Developers salary of $133,550 in Montana ranks below the national average of $148,100. There are approximately 2,160 Software Developerss employed in Montana.

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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.