nonmetropolitan area · 3000006

East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Figures describe the East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area, a BLS-defined region outside metropolitan areas — not a single city or town.

Median annual wage, all occupations$47,070
Total employment60,160

Across all occupations, the median wage in the East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area was $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 60,160 jobs. 262 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators4.36810$58,280
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria3.05520$36,830
Bartenders2.84830$26,920
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term2.75560$27,340
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education2.371,280$50,690
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers2.36610$60,950
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education2.00820$51,360
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1.83610$30,990

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 262 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area
Occupation
Cashiers$29,330$14.101,9201.60
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,800$13.851,4000.94
Office Clerks, General$45,060$21.661,3101.37
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,690Not published1,2802.37
Registered Nurses$83,960$40.361,2600.96
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,930$17.271,2201.43
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,390$28.071,1301.42
General and Operations Managers$89,830$43.191,0900.80
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,340$17.479600.58
Retail Salespersons$35,830$17.239500.63
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,340$22.289401.77
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,210Not published9301.69
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,450$21.859101.54
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,800$17.218400.76
Bartenders$26,920$12.948302.84
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,360Not published8202.00
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,280$28.028104.36
Nursing Assistants$39,580$19.037601.36
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,060$19.267401.11
Waiters and Waitresses$22,880$11.007100.81
Cooks, Restaurant$37,010$17.806801.24
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,100$22.166801.58
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,950$29.306102.36
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,990$14.906101.83
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,340$13.145602.75
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,270$36.675501.75
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,160$18.835401.13
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,830$17.715203.05
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,300$29.475100.92
Construction Laborers$48,640$23.385001.18
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,430Not published4701.95
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45,620$21.944406.32
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,460$39.644401.85
Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,700$23.414302.94
Accountants and Auditors$74,500$35.824200.74
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,180$23.174201.56
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,240$33.293900.93
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,920$18.233901.07
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,200$19.333901.04
Bus Drivers, School$44,880$21.583902.52
Highway Maintenance Workers$60,360$29.023706.22
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,310$17.943700.32
Food Preparation Workers$31,000$14.903601.04
Managers, All Other$93,500$44.953401.41
Insurance Sales Agents$60,750$29.213201.75
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33,310$16.013103.09
Customer Service Representatives$44,580$21.432900.29
Medical and Health Services Managers$108,410$52.122801.20
Carpenters$58,160$27.962801.08
Light Truck Drivers$46,510$22.362800.74
Compliance Officers$73,920$35.542601.59
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,780$30.662601.05
Tellers$37,030$17.802602.06
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93,810Not published2501.94
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,330$29.492501.03
Childcare Workers$35,310$16.972401.22
Parts Salespersons$39,670$19.072402.33
Electricians$77,260$37.142400.84
Driver/Sales Workers$27,540$13.242401.54
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,770$30.182200.46
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,230$28.962201.39
Human Resources Specialists$61,820$29.722100.61
Lawyers$100,390$48.272100.71
Firefighters$47,770$22.972101.58
Public Safety Telecommunicators$46,240$22.232105.38
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$101,900$48.992104.18
Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,420$25.2020016.76
Dishwashers$29,260$14.072001.08
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,190$21.732001.30
Postal Service Clerks$56,740$27.282006.87
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,040$25.022001.75
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75,930$36.512002.92
Medical Assistants$43,420$20.871900.59
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$21,940$10.5519054.04
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$77,430$37.2319011.54
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,010$27.891801.21
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55,810$26.831803.65
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,440$18.001700.48
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,690$29.1817011.55
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,880$34.561700.66
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,680$17.641701.80
Financial Managers$106,890$51.391600.50
Loan Officers$68,250$32.811601.55
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,960$27.871603.16
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$74,560$35.841601.28
Pharmacy Technicians$47,840$23.001600.89
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44,170$21.2416014.92
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,120$14.001601.03
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$80,940$38.911600.96
Conservation Scientists$75,360$36.2315014.92
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,950$27.861501.08
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,100$27.451500.80
Pharmacists$144,900$69.661501.19
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,330$51.121503.41
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$48,300$23.2215014.78
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46,100$22.161502.81
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,730$13.811500.70
Construction Managers$106,810$51.351400.96
Coaches and Scouts$40,300Not published1401.46
Nurse Practitioners$143,450$68.971401.08
Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,180$17.871402.73
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,230$16.941400.95
Project Management Specialists$79,920$38.431300.32
Clergy$43,650$20.991305.72
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79,680Not published1302.29
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55,110Not published1301.25
Tutors$37,140$17.861301.90
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$58,240$28.001307.70
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77,200$37.121303.34
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$57,260$27.531200.64
Computer User Support Specialists$59,980$28.841200.44
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,420$17.991200.70
Cooks, Fast Food$26,260$12.631200.49
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,190$14.031201.07
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54,870$26.381201.51
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77,900$37.451202.24
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$39,480$18.981201.99
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,780$24.411200.41
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$46,770Not published1102.68
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76,170$36.621101.26
Medical Records Specialists$53,100$25.531101.48
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,050$27.911102.09
Recreation Workers$37,160$17.861100.82
Counter and Rental Clerks$45,700$21.971100.70
Postal Service Mail Carriers$53,290$25.621100.84
Bakers$34,320$16.501101.17
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,710$17.171101.48
Computer and Information Systems Managers$120,900$58.131000.40
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$57,640$27.711000.82
Social and Community Service Managers$63,840$30.691001.22
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,510$38.711001.88
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,470$23.301000.64
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,690$17.161000.56
Library Technicians$35,020$16.841003.91
Instructional Coordinators$80,870$38.881001.12
Dental Assistants$45,820$22.031000.70
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,460$36.761001.59
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$25,310$12.1710018.21
Tour and Travel Guides$29,040$13.961004.66
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59,240$28.481001.60
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46,710$22.461001.61
New Accounts Clerks$42,840$20.601007.24
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,520$21.411001.42
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,420$23.761001.77
Chief Executives$93,350$44.88901.19
Lodging Managers$60,910$29.29905.22
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,140$36.13900.77
Civil Engineers$84,780$40.76900.64
Community Health Workers$47,190$22.69903.88
Public Relations Specialists$52,720$25.35900.78
Physical Therapists$100,640$48.38900.86
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,650$22.43901.27
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55,120$26.50901.56
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$43,760$21.04900.57
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,040$22.61901.49
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$91,390$43.94900.52
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,390$17.01902.38
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,240$17.42900.17
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$83,750$40.279063.21
Sales Managers$169,200$81.35800.30
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$73,800$35.488015.35
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$50,180Not published801.23
Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,730$23.91802.61
Chefs and Head Cooks$56,460$27.14801.00
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,550$13.73800.47
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$34,660$16.668010.18
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55,300$26.59800.45
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44,290$21.29800.92
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$48,640$23.39804.62
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46,310$22.27808.71
Social Workers, All Other$45,220$21.74703.02
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,190Not published701.74
Dental Hygienists$97,740$46.99700.83
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$29,900$14.37701.43
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,380$23.26701.74
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73,680$35.42703.46
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$37,590$18.07701.69
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,230$29.92700.14
Library Assistants, ClericalNot publishedNot published702.16
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,410$19.43700.23
Agricultural Equipment Operators$52,270$25.13706.27
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,030$17.32705.48
Fence Erectors$47,000$22.59707.73
Wellhead Pumpers$59,970$28.83709.87
Food Service Managers$66,990$32.21600.61
Cost Estimators$68,080$32.73600.68
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76,330$36.70600.18
Computer Network Support Specialists$73,930$35.54600.98
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$48,080$23.11602.38
Healthcare Social Workers$57,110$27.46600.85
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$39,300$18.90606.44
Physician Assistants$147,700$71.01601.02
VeterinariansNot publishedNot published601.81
Family Medicine Physicians$469,580$225.76601.52
Animal Caretakers$29,440$14.15600.56
Real Estate Sales Agents$73,920$35.54600.75
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56,100$26.97602.75
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58,380$28.07601.00
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,860$23.01600.39
Marketing Managers$151,930$73.05500.34
Human Resources Managers$119,690$57.54500.58
Management Analysts$83,780$40.28500.13
Computer Occupations, All Other$67,850$32.62500.28
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$76,400$36.73507.42
Urban and Regional Planners$75,540$36.32502.91
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,900$28.32501.36
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$40,640$19.54501.19
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$41,960$20.17501.05
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28,270$13.59501.39
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$109,660$52.72500.42
File Clerks$39,640$19.06501.86
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40,920$19.67500.91
Tire Repairers and Changers$39,550$19.01501.29
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,820$29.24500.23
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,050$22.14500.31
Facilities Managers$90,530$43.52400.70
Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,570$73.83400.43
Natural Sciences Managers$129,640$62.33400.86
Emergency Management Directors$56,050$26.95407.66
Fundraisers$54,970$26.43400.93
Training and Development Specialists$63,420$30.49400.21
Computer Systems Analysts$111,400$53.56400.21
Surveyors$100,270$48.21402.06
Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920$35.54406.62
School Psychologists$80,010$38.46401.61
Rehabilitation Counselors$39,080$18.79400.98
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$51,980$24.99400.96
Floral Designers$29,840$14.35402.45
Graphic Designers$43,640$20.98400.52
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$31,990$15.38405.17
Speech-Language Pathologists$76,970$37.01400.59
Physicians, All Other$299,750$144.11400.28
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$34,950$16.81400.74
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40,910$19.67401.31
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,300$29.47400.87
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74,820$35.97400.44
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,400$24.23400.94
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39,480$18.98401.91
Roofers$60,150$28.92400.69
Construction and Building Inspectors$64,480$31.00400.78
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98,700$47.45404.65
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$62,360$29.984011.14
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40,240$19.35401.09
Material Moving Workers, All Other$57,260$27.53404.50
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46,830$22.52301.19
Electrical Engineers$111,400$53.56300.43
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,230Not published300.88
Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,840$21.56300.26
Dietitians and Nutritionists$72,590$34.90301.11
Occupational Therapists$90,420$43.47300.54
Respiratory Therapists$88,600$42.59300.61
Surgical Technologists$59,610$28.66300.76
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,300$23.70300.75
Residential Advisors$45,840$22.04301.01
Procurement Clerks$49,730$23.91301.56
Machinists$60,600$29.13300.31
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$43,170$20.76Not publishedNot published
Emergency Medical Technicians$39,940$19.20Not publishedNot published
Extraction Workers, All Other$59,440$28.58Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Engineers$81,010$38.95Not publishedNot published
Power Plant Operators$106,040$50.98Not publishedNot published
Security Guards$36,820$17.70Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.