Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $33.68 an hour ($70,050 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Montana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.60 | $55,330 |
| 25% of workers | $28.78 | $59,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.68 | $70,050 |
| 75% of workers | $37.26 | $77,500 |
| 90% of workers | $40.46 | $84,150 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $78,870 | 130 |
| Missoula | $77,610 | 170 |
| Helena | $75,430 | 200 |
| Bozeman | $74,320 | 180 |
| Billings | $72,070 | 320 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $38,480 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $49,180 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $92,410 |
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