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Average salary by job family in Billings
| Management | $121,090 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $108,320 |
| Legal | $99,890 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,200 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,410 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,650 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,300 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,940 |
| Protective Service | $61,360 |
| Production | $60,080 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,560 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,370 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,930 |
| Sales and Related | $49,610 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,410 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,760 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,580 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,980 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,110 |
Highest-paying jobs in Billings
- Chief Executives$284,420
- Family Medicine Physicians$273,400
- Dentists, General$239,640
- Marketing Managers$176,460
- Personal Financial Advisors$172,070
- Administrative Services Managers$166,960
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,530
- Financial Managers$152,300
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146,660
- Pharmacists$143,450
Most common jobs in Billings and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,310 | $30,010 | $29,130 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,900 | $37,770 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,550 | $91,070 | $82,300 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,030 | $113,050 | $96,980 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,990 | $62,040 | $60,850 |
| Cashiers | 1,880 | $33,370 | $33,120 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,780 | $41,010 | $39,050 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,670 | $46,510 | $45,570 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,660 | $36,870 | $36,640 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,390 | $39,370 | $37,550 |
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Cost of living in Billings
Prices in the Billings area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,900 therefore buys what $66,185 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $410,666, 5.5 times the median household income of $74,599.
$410,666typical home value
$74,599median household income
93.5BEA price parity
187,269metro population
Take-home pay in Billings
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,330 | $31,177 | $2,598 |
| Median wage | $49,060 | $40,050 | $3,338 |
| Average wage | $61,900 | $49,764 | $4,147 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,010 | $58,076 | $4,840 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Billings
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$284K
- Marketing Managers$176K
- Administrative Services Managers$167K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$152K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$147K
- Purchasing Managers$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$139K
- Managers, All Other$137K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Human Resources Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- General and Operations Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Public Relations Managers$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Lodging Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$52K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical32 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$273K
- Dentists, General$240K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Veterinarians$102K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$102K
- Dental Hygienists$96K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$89K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$88K
- Chiropractors$86K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Paramedics$57K
- Surgical Technologists$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Industrial Engineers$138K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Surveyors$87K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Drafters, All Other$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$119K
- Data Scientists$114K
- Computer Network Architects$110K
- Computer Systems Analysts$94K
- Information Security Analysts$90K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$89K
- Database Administrators$85K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$172K
- Financial Examiners$107K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Labor Relations Specialists$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Logisticians$80K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Tax Preparers$70K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Loan Officers$69K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Fundraisers$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science8 jobs
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$82K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Electricians$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$74K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$65K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$63K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$60K
- Carpenters$58K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$57K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$57K
- Roofers$57K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56K
- Fence Erectors$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Glaziers$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73K
- Firefighters$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Security Guards$41K
Production24 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$77K
- Machinists$71K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$68K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Bakers$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Instructional Coordinators$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Tutors$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72K
- Clergy$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Social Workers, All Other$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Health Education Specialists$60K
- Community Health Workers$59K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$44K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
- Religious Workers, All Other$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media10 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$116K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$136K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$82K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$33K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$26K
Office and Administrative Support34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- New Accounts Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Tellers$40K
- File Clerks$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support10 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Waiters and Waitresses$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Bartenders$27K
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Salary in Billings: questions
What is a good salary in Billings?
Half of all workers in the Billings metro earn less than $49,060 and the average is $61,900. Earning more than $74,010 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Billings to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,171, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Billings?
Chief Executives ($284,420), Family Medicine Physicians ($273,400), Dentists, General ($239,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Billings, MT (13740), all occupations and 336 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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