Retail Salespersons salary
in West Montana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $31,590–$44,440
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 530
Retail Salespersons in the West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $36,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,370 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $35,410 and 2% above the MT statewide median of $36,270. It ranks #58 of 530 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Retail Salespersons pay in other MT metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $38,350 |
| Helena, MT | $35,990 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35,830 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $35,790 |
| Billings, MT | $35,760 |
| Missoula, MT | $35,430 |
| Great Falls, MT | $35,000 |
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Questions
What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in West Montana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $36,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,370 jobs pay between $31,590 and $44,440. The 10th percentile is $28,670 and the 90th is $47,950.
Is West Montana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Retail Salespersons?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $35,410 and 2% above the MT statewide median of $36,270. It ranks #58 of 530 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Retail Salespersons make an hour in West Montana nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,820 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $15.19–$21.37 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.