Chief Executives pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for chief executives is $87.66 an hour ($182,340 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Montana ranks 26th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.56 | $73,970 |
| 25% of workers | $50.24 | $104,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $87.66 | $182,340 |
| 75% of workers | $150.02 | $312,050 |
| 90% of workers | $207.81 | $432,240 |
Chief Executives pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Billings | $227,000 | 100 |
| Great Falls | $217,910 | 40 |
| Bozeman | $199,920 | 90 |
| Helena | $173,880 | 90 |
| Missoula | $168,200 | 60 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $91,380 |
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