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Software Developers Salary in Montana
Software Developers in Montana earn a median $121,990 a year, 10% below the U.S. median.
- Median in MT
- $121,990 a year
- U.S. median
- $135,980 a year
- Employment
- 2,160
- Location quotient
- 0.39
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Montana
- Median (50%)
- $121,990 · $58.65 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $133,550 · $64.21 an hour (estimate error ±6.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $73,370 · $35.27 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $94,800 · $45.58 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $169,180 · $81.34 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $221,400 · $106.44 an hour
- Employment
- 2,160 (estimate error ±14.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.23
- Location quotient
- 0.39 (1.00 = national share)
Software Developers pay by metro area in Montana
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $133,400 | 300 |
| Bozeman, MT | $126,110 | 510 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $118,110 | 80 |
| Billings, MT | $100,440 | 250 |
| Helena, MT | $99,370 | 310 |
| Great Falls, MT | Not reported | 70 |
| Missoula, MT | Not reported | 390 |
H-1B filings for software developers in Montana
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
4 certified filings with a median offered wage of $116,148.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do software developers make in Montana?
- The median wage for software developers in Montana is $121,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,160 jobs in the state.
- Where in Montana do software developers earn the most?
- West Montana nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $133,400 a year.