Software Developers pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for software developers is $58.65 an hour ($121,990 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Montana ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.27 | $73,370 |
| 25% of workers | $45.58 | $94,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.65 | $121,990 |
| 75% of workers | $81.34 | $169,180 |
| 90% of workers | $106.44 | $221,400 |
Software Developers pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $126,110 | 510 |
| Billings | $100,440 | 250 |
| Helena | $99,370 | 310 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,460 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $61,150 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $91,310 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $80,950 |
| Web Developers | $62,060 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $81,970 |
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