Financial Examiners Salary in Montana

Financial examiners in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $107,320 a year) and the least in Helena ($89,200), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $94,100 and the median at $80,970 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in Montana

Billings$107,320
Helena$89,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$107,320	$97,430	$76,640	$79,627	94
Helena	$89,200	$80,170	$80,170	$67,903	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Examiners salary in other states

Financial Examiners salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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. SOC code 13-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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