Montana H-1B salaries

From 347 certified H-1B filings with a worksite in Montana (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.

  • #50 of 51 by filings
  • #48 of 51 by median salary
Median base salary$74,880−39% vs. national median
Middle 50%$59.9k–$103.7k25th to 75th percentile
Most common levelLevel II42% of leveled filings
Top metro areaBozeman, MT66 filings in Montana

Top cities in Montana

Bozeman, MT$75,83066 filings · rent 1BR $1,612 Billings, MT$126,19458 filings · rent 1BR $1,132 Great Falls, MT$73,79831 filings · rent 1BR $1,000 Missoula, MT$61,60422 filings · rent 1BR $1,433 Helena, MT$105,00017 filings · rent 1BR $1,320 Kalispell, MT$113,43514 filings

Ordered by filings with a worksite in Montana. Figures on each card cover the whole metro area, which can cross state lines.

Top H-1B employers in Montana

Montana State University45 filings · 13%$70,845 Billings Clinic24 filings · 7%$400,000 Benefis Health System20 filings · 6%$95,201 University of Montana19 filings · 5%$58,840 Avant Healthcare Professionals10 filings · 3%$77,147 Northeast Montana Health Services10 filings · 3%$83,481

Filings and median salary for jobs located in Montana.

Most filed jobs in Montana

Medical Technologist61 filings · 18%$73,944 Elementary School Teacher24 filings · 7%$49,108 Registered Nurse18 filings · 5%$81,078 Software Engineer12 filings · 3%$131,975 Soil and Plant Scientist12 filings · 3%$52,520 High School Teacher12 filings · 3%$44,340

Montana vs. other states

California$161,230 Washington$160,000 New York$133,000 Massachusetts$122,970 New Jersey$122,175 Virginia$119,000 North Carolina$114,504 Texas$112,923 Georgia$109,284 Illinois$108,012 Pennsylvania$105,206 Florida$105,000 Montana$74,880

States with the most H-1B filings. Median base salary on certified filings; not adjusted for cost of living.