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Average salary by job family in Bozeman
| Management | $123,130 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $112,680 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,190 |
| Legal | $95,840 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,870 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,810 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,780 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,750 |
| Protective Service | $65,130 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,140 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,730 |
| Sales and Related | $53,660 |
| Production | $53,460 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,990 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,550 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,290 |
| Healthcare Support | $46,120 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,230 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,440 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bozeman
- Family Medicine Physicians$346,720
- Chief Executives$241,920
- Marketing Managers$169,000
- Commercial Pilots$166,310
- Financial and Investment Analysts$161,980
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,890
- Financial Managers$156,660
- Natural Sciences Managers$153,850
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,380
- Pharmacists$148,330
Most common jobs in Bozeman and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,270 | $41,480 | $38,350 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,990 | $117,020 | $103,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,870 | $33,050 | $31,840 |
| Cashiers | 1,460 | $38,680 | $38,130 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,390 | $52,940 | $50,800 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,370 | $42,110 | $42,430 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,340 | $44,740 | $45,520 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,200 | $31,680 | $26,380 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,180 | $42,860 | $41,490 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,100 | $41,170 | $37,130 |
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Cost of living in Bozeman
Prices in the Bozeman area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,670 therefore buys what $64,062 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $705,739, 8.1 times the median household income of $87,454.
$705,739typical home value
$87,454median household income
102.5BEA price parity
122,194metro population
Take-home pay in Bozeman
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,410 | $34,263 | $2,855 |
| Median wage | $54,830 | $44,416 | $3,701 |
| Average wage | $65,670 | $52,596 | $4,383 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,160 | $60,114 | $5,009 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Bozeman
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$242K
- Marketing Managers$169K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160K
- Financial Managers$157K
- Natural Sciences Managers$154K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$137K
- Sales Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Managers, All Other$128K
- Construction Managers$121K
- General and Operations Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Public Relations Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$96K
- Food Service Managers$83K
- Lodging Managers$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical19 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$347K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Physician Assistants$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$140K
- Veterinarians$115K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$114K
- Dental Hygienists$104K
- Registered Nurses$99K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Pharmacy Technicians$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$53K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$139K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128K
- Data Scientists$121K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$102K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$74K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$66K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Engineers, All Other$103K
- Electrical Engineers$102K
- Industrial Engineers$101K
- Surveyors$96K
- Mechanical Engineers$91K
- Civil Engineers$90K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$64K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$58K
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$162K
- Personal Financial Advisors$112K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Logisticians$88K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$98K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$89K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$86K
- Conservation Scientists$78K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$71K
- Chemists$70K
- Microbiologists$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$60K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
- Biological Technicians$53K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
- Producers and Directors$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Editors$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$67K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$60K
- Photographers$56K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$51K
- Floral Designers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library15 jobs
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$58K
- Library Technicians$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Tutors$45K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77K
- Electricians$75K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$68K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Stonemasons$66K
- Carpenters$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$64K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$63K
- Roofers$62K
- Tile and Stone Setters$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$58K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$57K
- Construction Laborers$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$50K
Protective Service6 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Clergy$84K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67K
- Social Workers, All Other$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Health Education Specialists$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106K
- Insurance Sales Agents$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84K
- Real Estate Brokers$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Travel Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$39K
Production19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69K
- Machinists$66K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$64K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$58K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Production Workers, All Other$53K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Bakers$43K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
Office and Administrative Support25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$66K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Tellers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$38K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$166K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$60K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$49K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$53K
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Tour and Travel Guides$49K
- Recreation Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$47K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$32K
- Bartenders$29K
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Salary in Bozeman: questions
What is a good salary in Bozeman?
Half of all workers in the Bozeman metro earn less than $54,830 and the average is $65,670. Earning more than $77,160 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bozeman to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $72,527, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bozeman?
Family Medicine Physicians ($346,720), Chief Executives ($241,920), Marketing Managers ($169,000).
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 Bozeman, MT (14580), all occupations and 288 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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