Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Montana
The median accountant in Montana earned $75,810 a year in May 2025[1], 9.4% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Montana at #41 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $49,250 | $75,810 | $125,290 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Montana earns $61,690–$97,320; the top tenth earns $125,290 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Montana median that makes about $108,300 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Montana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $96,900 | 800 | |
| Helena, MT | $90,320 | 580 | |
| Billings, MT | $97,870 | 790 | |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $97,840 | 420 | |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $90,840 | 320 | |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $97,870 | 640 | |
| Missoula, MT | $88,730 | 600 | |
| Great Falls, MT | $87,160 | 280 |
Bozeman, MT pays the most ($77,400) and Great Falls, MT the least ($72,510): $4,890 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | +1.0% | |
| South Carolina | +1.0% | |
| Montana | +0.0% | |
| North Dakota | -0.1% | |
| Kentucky | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Montana?
The median was $75,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,690 to $97,320.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Montana?
About $108,300 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Montana do accountants earn the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $77,400 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.