Montana Median
$49,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $48,520
State Rank
#20 of 51
5,830 employed here
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in Montana?
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Montana take home a median of $49,300 annually — roughly $23.70 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $48,520.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $35,360 while the top 10% make $77,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,940 and $63,360 a year.
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,360 | $17.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,940 | $18.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,300 | $23.70 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,360 | $30.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,320 | $37.17 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in other states
Washington $60,750Rhode Island $58,570District of Columbia $58,470New York $58,300Colorado $58,200Massachusetts $57,490New Jersey $57,320Alaska $57,080South Dakota $56,680Connecticut $56,510Hawaii $55,850Vermont $55,760Delaware $55,710California $54,870Maine $53,580New Hampshire $51,650Oregon $50,660Wisconsin $49,550North Dakota $49,350Minnesota $48,770Florida $48,410Arizona $48,010Illinois $47,990Virginia $47,990Tennessee $47,880Indiana $47,790South Carolina $47,770North Carolina $47,760Utah $47,470Maryland $47,000Kansas $46,950Nevada $46,900Missouri $46,860Pennsylvania $46,690Iowa $46,610New Mexico $46,550Michigan $46,430Texas $46,280Georgia $46,150Idaho $46,140Wyoming $45,980Mississippi $45,760Ohio $45,680Oklahoma $45,430Nebraska $45,280Alabama $44,860Louisiana $43,860Kentucky $40,080West Virginia $39,740Arkansas $36,950
Working as a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers in Montana
Nationally, about 1,122,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($49,300) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in Montana?
The median First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in Montana is $49,300 per year, or about $23.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,360 at the entry level to $77,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers about 2% more than the national median of $48,520. Montana ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,300 a year. About 5,830 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.