State profile · MT
Healthcare wages in Montana
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 42 healthcare occupations in Montana.
State tax (avg)
5.2%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
95
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
69
Across 42 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$560,820
- Other Physicians, All Other$438,850
- Radiologists$360,330
- Family Medicine Physicians$330,760
- Orthodontists$312,840
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Paramedics$36,140
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,630
- Physical Therapist Aides$38,950
- Psychiatric Technicians$39,190
- Dietetic Technicians$40,040
Every healthcare occupation in Montana
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
42 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $438,850 | $416,030 | 82 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $560,820 | $531,657 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $330,760 | $313,560 | 76 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $273,260 | $259,050 | 75 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $277,380 | $262,956 | 72 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $38,950 | $36,925 | 71 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $82,850 | $78,542 | 71 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $312,840 | $296,572 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $49,400 | $46,831 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $40,040 | $37,958 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,470 | $43,106 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $141,470 | $134,114 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $137,210 | $130,075 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,080 | $134,692 | 69 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $105,400 | $99,919 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,190 | $61,800 | 69 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $101,000 | $95,748 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,490 | $95,265 | 69 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,290 | $44,831 | 69 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,630 | $34,725 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,800 | $69,014 | 69 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,820 | $44,385 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,210 | $58,975 | 68 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,070 | $73,062 | 68 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $167,200 | $158,506 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,680 | $44,253 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,190 | $76,968 | 68 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $40,900 | $38,773 | 68 |
| Audiologists | allied | $86,990 | $82,467 | 67 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,970 | $57,800 | 67 |
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