Software Developers pay in Montana
$133,550avg. a year
$64.21 an hour · 2,160 employed
Software Developers in Montana earn an average of $133,550 a year. That is $14,550 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $148,100. The best-paying metro area is Bozeman, MT at $138,960.
$121,990Median pay
$64.21Average hourly
+44%Avg. pay since 2021
#23Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Montana metro areas
Average pay for software developers by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1510 jobs
Bozeman, MT
$138,960
$66.81 an hour
2250 jobs
Billings, MT
$118,620
$57.03 an hour
3310 jobs
Helena, MT
$110,210
$52.99 an hour
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Software Developers pay in Montana, charted
Pay over time
Montana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Montana software developers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Montana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $148,100 | $71.20 |
| Montana | $133,550 | $64.21 |
| Idaho | $134,370 | $64.60 |
| Wyoming | $123,360 | $59.31 |
| North Dakota | $107,000 | $51.44 |
| South Dakota | $104,790 | $50.38 |
Related jobs in Montana
- Computer User Support Specialists$58,900
- Computer Systems Analysts$96,720
- Computer Occupations, All Other$83,980
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,130
- Information Security Analysts$97,940
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109,480
Average pay, Montana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do software developers make in Montana?
The average is $133,550 a year, and the median is $121,990. That is $14,550 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $148,100.
What is the hourly wage in Montana?
$64.21 an hour on average; the median is $58.65.
Where in Montana do they earn the most?
Bozeman, MT ($138,960), followed by Billings, MT ($118,620). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Helena, MT ($110,210).
How does Montana rank?
Montana ranks #23 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-1252. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national software developers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.